2010 Pearl White Nissan 370Z - Spring Detail (2011) PIC HEAVY

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Hi gang... Haven't been able to post much the last few months, because it's been winter here in Iowa and can't really get into the "detailing mood". But spring is right around the corner, so I finally got around to getting Zena ready for the road. I'm activating her this week for insurance, so she's ready to rock.

So my tale started 3 weeks ago. I worked on it mostly after work, and an hour or two a night when I can. It's either been too cold, or am too busy with my wife and son, so my time is limited... I did a panel or so a night, total time investment, about 8-10 hours I reckon. All done in the comfort and warmth (somewhat) of my garage with the aid of my trusty halogen tower lights.

I must say, it's my first time working with a white color (all previous 5 were black), more so an intensely flaked one. The color is just spectacular, esp after the jeweling stage. It was blinding in the sunlight!

- Washed with ONR
- Clayed with Pinnacle clay bar and ONR as clay lube
- Menzerna SIP - orange CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- Menzerna PO85RD - gray CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- CG EZ Creme Glaze - blue CCS pad - via PC
- CG JetSeal 109 - red CCS pad - via PC (2 coats, 8 hours apart)
- Pinnacle Sig Series II via foam applicator by hand
- Wheels sealed with OCW
- Tires dressed with PB Bold n Bright
- Take pictures via Nikon D60 in sunlight!!!
- Stand back and admire 3 weeks of work! ohhh my back :)

Onto the pics... sorry, but I don't have any before pics... it was tough to capture the swirls and rids on camera (since white), nor was I motivated enough... lol... And to think that I have TWO MORE cars to do... our daily drivers, a black 2002 Civic and black 2009 Honda Odyssey :(

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Looks Great!!! Good looking ride and I bet its fun to drive! Nice work!
 
Looks Great! When you going open up your detailing shop? :)
 
slickooz said:
Looks Great! When you going open up your detailing shop? :)
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Thanks slick... I would LOVE to do this professionally. I did it part time a few years back, but that was when I was newly married and without a kid. Once the kid came, my detailing business had to shut down :) I have visions of starting it up again, but here in Iowa, I fear there would be no business here to support it. Pretty much, no one cares to get their cars cleaned! lol... except me of course Im the MAN
 
Excellent work on a gorgeous car. Hope you get some good weather soon to drive around and enjoy it.
 
Beautiful...simply stunning. Love the color and the car both.


BTW: There's at least one other guy in Iowa that keeps his vehicles clean. :buffing:
 
LuxuryMobile said:
Excellent work on a gorgeous car. Hope you get some good weather soon to drive around and enjoy it.
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Thank you sir... yeah, it's starting out crummy today and tomorrow, but I think upper 40's and sunny by end of the week. I plan to activate insurance then! I have my insurance guy on speed dial... lol. I only drove her around for 2 weeks last year, since I bought her right before winter (good deals at that time). But yes, I plan on enjoying the heck out of her this year!

07 z-oh-6 said:
LOVE the color and the car!
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Thank you! I do too... a lot of whites out there though, so I don't "stand out" as much... but the white in itself is a diff't type of white, more like ivory. I also hope to stand out by being the purest and glossiest white out there :)
 
mdb917 said:
BTW: There's at least one other guy in Iowa that keeps his vehicles clean. :buffing:
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There are a few of us :props:

I'll keep an eye out for a very shiny 370Z ... though probably not today as it is snowing, or any part of this week as it is going to alternate sleet and snow almost every day.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
LOVE the color and the car!
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Mark by the way, thanks for your recommendation on Sig Series II... I remember you recommended that to me for light metallics. So far, am really pleased. It's like Souveran for lighter colors :) I think you also recommended PB white diamond (can't remember)... I need to try her out after I strip the Z with CG Citrus Clear...
 
Pearl white look gorgeous on that car! :props:
 
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