HEADPHONES Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Gorgeous photos of what looked like a glorious day out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, davey_83 said: This looks like a close encounter for your rear spats. I always worry about catching the exhaust tips or spats when reversing upto curbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Literally perfect conditions for a drive out. Nice to be able to float about the Cotswolds in fine weather with it being nice and quiet. Reset wash and dry the next day of course Edited April 5, 2021 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Spring clean time ☺️ Bilt Hamber Autofoam pre wash 2 bucket wash *with Magnum Autoglym Magma iron remover Bilt Hamber clay bar Wash Single stage machine polish 3' and 6' pads Menzerna SF4500 Autoglym Ultra HD Wax Gtechniq quick detailer as last touch Auto Finesse aqua coat on wheels Hex pad on the broad panels Spot pad for the bumpers, spoiler, mirrors and A posts All complete The following day......... typical Edited May 8, 2021 by davey_83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 That last pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Is magnum a good way to strip back sealants? I’ve heard fairy liquid is haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) And it looks gorgeous btw, I’ve not been a fan of silver/light grey cars for most of my years but I swear to god this definitely changes my stand on the z along with a few other members on here! good work Edited May 9, 2021 by Azurez33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Azurez33 said: Is magnum a good way to strip back sealants? I’ve heard fairy liquid is haha It's Aldi's version of fairy haha yeah I use it before a clay and polish to help brake down the old wax and sealant. Hands feel super soft after too ☺️ It's a common colour for sure. The depth and pop in a well looked after gunmetal is lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 She’s a dream mate, I’ve always wanted an ep3 prem in the cosmic grey because of depth and details but went to the z instead aha, haha need some pink marigolds now hah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 With the 350z being a magnet for stone chips, I set about adding PPF to the carbon insert. Had some clear film about and gave it a go, came out awful. So before long it was off, think a combination of having the film too long and it being packaged to tightly *racing driver excuses Off it came boooo. New stuff part way through application, following a thorough degrease. Install protective top layer being peeled away. Final look, way better and having more time certainly helped. Next up, more front end changes. Came across a pair of OE facelift headlamps on eBay that man maths said yes. A few days later and the kind UPS man delivered a nice big package. Install time Old wrap holding up incredibly well for a DIY effort, still very glossy circa 3 years later. Once fitted gave them a single stage machine polish to add clarity, before deciding on whether to wrap......... During...... After..... Few days later, a different sort of 50/50 🙄 B&W render *post wrap 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevezzz Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I like them stock usually , but that looks so cool! Spot on!! your dedication shines through that paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Mad wrap skills. Going round curves I found SO HARD I gave up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 16 hours ago, stevezzz said: I like them stock usually , but that looks so cool! Spot on!! your dedication shines through that paint Cheers pal, thank you 3 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Mad wrap skills. Going round curves I found SO HARD I gave up I've made a mess about as many times as not, it's just trial and error. Plus the more expensive the material, the easier to work with. The new wrap soon came off as they came out a tad dark compared to the last wrap, different supplier. From the 350z - 370z meet a couple weeks back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Looking good my man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Few very nice pictures from the Evesham meet sent over from Scott @DriveR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 The green wheel nuts complement the wheels nicely. Who would have thought green would work so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 8 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: The green wheel nuts complement the wheels nicely. Who would have thought green would work so well. Cheers fella, they're neo chrome lugs so change colour according to conditions 🌈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Trip over to Shelsley Walsh for the first time for Sunday's event, picking up my ol man on the way who absolutely loved it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 headlight tints no more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 For now, bought and applied some film from a different supplier and they appeared a tad darker than I'd like. Will either PPF or tint again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I think a tint looks best, assuming you're not ballsy enough to open them up and spray the insides like I'm not. The chrome of the Z lights is a bit too much IMO (especially against my blue paintwork). How about a GT4/GT300-esque dark amber tint? (less bright yellow than mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Definitely not a fan of yellow tint on headlamps, but yeah I know what you mean too much bling but long as they're clean I guess. Edited June 2, 2021 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Shelsley Walsh was a great little show and the weather was perfect!! Your Z looked awesome as always!! This one looks nice too!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Cheers ol' pal, yeah a pair of beauties alright - Z friends 😍 Edited June 2, 2021 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, davey_83 said: Cheers ol' pal, yeah a pair of beauties alright - Z friends 😍 Cheers mate!! Glad I gave it a wash now...........looks decent in the sunshine! Well over 800hp of VQ there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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