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11-02-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='489215' date='Nov 2 2007, 04:38 PM
I'm so pissed off and embarrassed at the same time, I didn't take any pics. I thought I used enough lube. Maybe I'm not handling the clay well enough or just heavy handed. 
Clay streaking is usually the result of not enough lube. The clay should glide across the surface picking up the contaminants with minimal pressure. If you apply too much pressure, it can leave fine scratches, but nothing that a lil wax/sealant can't fill up.Post some pics of the damage. I'm sure some of us may have some suggestions to help your blemishes.
11-05-2007, 09:53 AM
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11-05-2007, 01:31 PM
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Thanks for the words of encouragement. Perhaps you're right. I'm timid about attempting it again, perhaps if we get another warm day. Maybe I'll need to apply more Z7 to the mix. It didn't come out too bad. Some friends of mine looked at it and didn't think it was that bad. I guess since I know what it looks like close up, and I'm also anal about the paint. Thanks again, I'll see about posting pics of its current condition. 
11-05-2007, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='490444' date='Nov 5 2007, 05:31 PM
Thanks for the words of encouragement. Perhaps you're right. I'm timid about attempting it again, perhaps if we get another warm day. Maybe I'll need to apply more Z7 to the mix. It didn't come out too bad. Some friends of mine looked at it and didn't think it was that bad. I guess since I know what it looks like close up, and I'm also anal about the paint. Thanks again, I'll see about posting pics of its current condition.
11-05-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='490455' date='Nov 5 2007, 05:46 PM
Z7????? You mean Z6, right? Or are you mixing Z7 in a spary bottle with water? I would use detail spray over soap and water.
Oh, and your car will be white soon.
Gotta hate the winter salt!
11-05-2007, 03:39 PM
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LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='490493' date='Nov 5 2007, 04:25 PM
so I clayed and Rejex'd it today.
11-05-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='490493' date='Nov 5 2007, 07:25 PM
Oh, and your car will be white soon. Gotta hate the winter salt!
Gotta hate the winter salt! You should treat yourself to something nice...like the Sprint Booster. You deserve it.
11-05-2007, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='490593' date='Nov 6 2007, 12:38 AM
Ha! Hey D - Happy Birthday bud. Hope you had a good day. You should treat yourself to something nice...like the Sprint Booster. You deserve it.
You should treat yourself to something nice...like the Sprint Booster. You deserve it. I will definitely treat myself to something soon. I am leaning towards the exhaust and SB in the spring....maybe.
11-06-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='490455' date='Nov 5 2007, 05:46 PM
Z7????? You mean Z6, right? Or are you mixing Z7 in a spary bottle with water? I would use detail spray over soap and water.
11-06-2007, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='490932' date='Nov 6 2007, 05:57 PM
I should be using Z6 instead of Z7!! Are you sure?