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My wheels were also refurbished about 6 weeks ago. The link to the thread with an explanation and detailed photos is below: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48210&p=705719&hilit=haz65#p705719 This is how they looked before the refurbish: This is how they look now:

Just thought I would make this into a progress thread and list all work done on my Zed on here... As you may already know, I have finally fitted the Toyosport exhaust system on the car. The thread with an explanation of the Toyosport exhaust and my experience is linked below: viewtopic.php?f=62&t=37450&start=15 The photo of the Toyosport exhaust system is attached:

Thanks guys. Yes I am VERY impressed with the results the Poorboys glaze produced, this was the first time I have ever used it. I didn't think glaze was necessary until now! I was contemplating whether to use the Black Hole or the White Diamond due to the car being Gunmetal. I wonder if the Black Hole would have produced a better result...?

Thanks a lot for your comments guys, it is very much appreciated! I'm quite glad I didn't refurbish my alloys in a darker gunmetal colour! The front bumper is badly stone chipped (if you haven't noticed) and will be getting resprayed soon. With regards to the Zafira, yes it has taken a bit of a beating unfortunately. What you see is not all of it. The car is dented on all sides of the car including the roof! The car was parked up on a hill and the handbrake failed and rolled down, straight into someone's garden and tipped over onto it's side then onto it's roof! Fortunately nobody was hurt... I know the owner really well, I feel really bad for him He like's his car a lot as well!

Thanks a lot for your help guys Your advice was very helpful and I used it when detailing my car. I have posted photos and an explanation of what I did in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48935 Please let me know what you think! Many Thanks, Hassan

Thanks for your help I ended up using the Meguiars Ultimate Protectant Dash & Trim restorer. Worked wonders! Hav a look on this thread for photos: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48935 Many Thanks, Hassan

Thanks for your help guys! I used the Megs Ultimate Compound, came out brilliant! Have a look on this thread for photos and description: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48935 Many Thanks, Hassan

Thanks a lot for your help guys. I went with the Poorboys White Diamond option. Have a look here for photos and a detailed description of what was carried out: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48935 Many Thanks, Hassan

Hi everyone! I'm sure most of you have spotted a few of my threads with questions on machine polishers and detailing products. Well after a lot of help and advice provided by fellow members on this forum, I have completed my first major detail with a machine polisher I have been planning to carry out for the last few weeks! I am so glad I didn't get someone else to do it for me, it has been one of the most satisfying experiences in my motoring life so far (not as satisfying as handing over my hard earned cash for the Zed itself though!)! Well, firstly I was after a machine polisher which would suit my requirements. I was advised to purchase the Kestrel DAS6, which I got hold of at a very good price. Then I went on to find out which compounds, pads and glaze was the best for the Zed paintwork. After taking advice from Tim (Envy Valeting) and another local detailing product supplier, I ended up purchasing the following (some stuff I had from before) to carry out my detail: - Karcher pressure washer - Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo - A few detailing cloths, drying towels and wash mitts - Meguiars Ultimate Compound - Kestrel DAS6 DA polisher - Meguiars polishing and finishing pads (yellow and black) - Poorboys White Diamond glaze - Auto Glym HD wax - Turtle wax Nano-Tech tyre gel - Autosmart 'Chewing gum' scent air freshener - Auto Glym Surface Detailing Kit - 3M detailing tape - Meguiars Ultimate Protectant Dash & Trm restorer - Auto Glym Engine De-greaser - Auto Glym Vinyl & Rubber Care - Auto Glym Leather Care Cream - Auto Glym Leather Polish - Auto Glym Window Polish - Autosol Chrome Polish As far as I remember, that's everything I used. The interior and engine bay were cleaned last week. The exterior was cleaned on Friday and Saturday, the total amount of time spent on the exterior was approximately 17 hours. The steps taken to clean exterior: - I first began by rinsing the car with the Karcher pressure washer. - The Zed was then soaped with the Meguiars Gold Class shampoo using the 'two bucket' method. - The shampoo was then rinsed off and dried. - I clayed the full body and lights with the Auto Glym Surface Detailing kit (the bodywork weren't bad at all as I clayed it when I first purchased it 3 months ago). - The car was then rinsed again to ensure the bodywork did not pick up any contaminents whilst carrying out the claying process. - I then pulled out the Kestrel polisher for the first time (yes I was nervous!) and attached the polishing pad (yellow). I first lightly sprayed the pad with my detailing spray (2 squirts) to make it damp. I then marked an 'X' on the pad with the Meguiars Ultimate Compound and began to polish the car. I worked on a foot squared surface area, first starting off on speed 2 and gently spreading the compound, then increasing the speed to 5 and working the area. The next area I worked on, I applied two spots of compound instead of an 'X', as the pad was already full of the previous compound applied. - I applied a line of blue detailing tape on the bonnet and polished one side of the tape. When comparing the difference, the treated surface had a much crisper reflection. - Once the whole car had been detailed, I buffed the residue off with a buffing cloth. - I then went on to detail the headlights and tailights, as they were very hazy (some of you may have seen my thread on this before). The headlights came out unbelievably clear!! I could not believe the difference the machine polisher made! Even at night you can see more of the road when driving. - I then pulled out the Poorboys White Diamond Glaze and black finishing pad and applied it onto the polisher. I followed the same steps as the polishing step but used speeds 2 and 4 on the Kestrel machine polisher. - I let the Poorboys glaze haze on the car for about 10 minutes and buffed it off with a buffing cloth. - I then glazed the car with a second coat to deepen the shine further. - After buffing off the second coat of Poorboys glaze, I then decided to wax the car and lights with the Auto Glym HD Wax. Due to it being a hard wax, I had to apply this by hand. - I let the wax haze on the car for about 10 minutes and buffed it off. - I then applied a second coat of wax on the car and lights and buffed it off again. - I applied 1 coat of wax to the wheels also and buffed it off. Please let me know what you think of the results. If you have any suggestions, I am more than happy to listen to them. I have tried my best to remember everything I did, if I have forgotten any steps or detail I will edit it when necessary. Enjoy the photos!

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Do you have the ability to provide a list of the users online at the time? Would be interesting to see who was on

Unfortunately he's away on a trip. I've spoken to him already, just not about the Poorboys stuff. I wonder if anybody else on here will have some knowledge?

I'm speaking to a guy who's advising me on what to buy (he is a detailing products supplier), he's insisting I purchase the White Diamond but I'm confused because the gunmetal is quiet a dark colour... Would there be any reason why he is recommending the white diamond instead? Thanks, Hassan

Talking about Poorboys, I have a gunmetal Zed. Which one do I use: Poorboys White Diamond or Black Hole? I'm going to be buying some tonight!

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Whats the best product to purchase for the interior door cards, kick plates and dashboard from Halfords? I have decided to buy 2 items from there that I need (Megs Gold Class shampoo and Megs Ultimate Compound) and thought I would purchase something of high quality that I could use on interior plastics and benefit from the 3 for 2 offer at the same time.

Good point. I'll try out the Megs Ultimate Compound and DA first, hopefully that will do the job. I may save myself some money by not purchasing the sandpaper and Megs Plast X, rather than purchasing it and realising I didn't need it after all! I like your logic!

Oh so I'm I wasting my time purchasing 2000 and 3000 grit sandpapers? Shall I just use my DAS6 and Megs Ultimate Compound?

Perfect! Thanks for that, really helpful! Are there any recommended sandpaper manufacturers to use for the 2000 and 3000 grit sandpapers? I don't want to end up purchasing a cheap quality sandpaper which will end up ruining my headlights or not lasting long enough!! I am taking delivery of my DAS6 polisher, compound and pads on Tuesday so I can get down to some proper detailing over the next bank holiday weekend!

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has used this product and if it works? I have a cloudy layer on my headlights which I was planning to remove. Would this Plast X stuff work? Can this be used by hand or is it better to apply it using the Kestral DAS6 polisher? Or am I better off just using the Megs Ultimate Compound in restoring my headlights? Thanks for your help guys Hassan

I spoke to Tim at Envy Valeting yesterday. He advised me on what products to use. Even though he was really busy, he took the time out and helped me (which was very nice of him!) He has recommended me to use Megs Ultimate Compound with the Megs yellow and black (polishing and finishing) pads. With my experience (none at all! ) he says it's the easiest, safest and most effective product to use for a beginner. Once I gain some experience, then I can move onto the Megs 205. Thought it's best for me to share my findings for anyone else in my situation. I have also heard a few people mention the Menz is a good product also!

I think I have the same issue as you...I have a loud rattling sound between 1k and 1,500 revs which disappears below and beyond that point. When I'm next to a wall, I can hear it clearly. In the morning when the car is idling at that point, it sounds really bad! Do you think it's the same issue as what you're describing? Many Thanks, Hassan

Hi everyone, Following on from my previous thread on which machine polisher to buy, after some helpful advice from the members on this forum, I decided to go for a Kestrel DAS6 DA polisher. Now I've been told that the 350z has soft paint hence I need to be careful on the polishes/compounds I use on the paintwork. I've seen a few detailing kits on the net and was wondering if I should buy a kit or buy the products/pads separate. I have been offered a DAS6 for £75 (incl. postage) brand new. My paintwork does not require major correction, just the removal of swirls and other slight imperfections. I have a couple of bird dropping stains which I may attempt on removing (this may not be possible though). All help is very much appreciated. Kind Regards, Hassan

Thanks for your reply Tim. How much does that stuff cost and where can I get it from? I've got some auto glym vinyl and rubber care, would that do the job? Kind regards, Hassan

Hi everyone, I was just wondering whats the best product to use to clean the kick plates with the Z on it, the plastic door cards with the little ridges and the dashboard. Due to the nature and texture of the plastic, I am hesitating using normal dashboard/vinyl cleaners. I wanted to restore the blackness of the door cards as they are beginning to have a whitish texture to them. All help will be appreciated Hassan