If or when you detail your Z, what do you do (basically) and in what order?

Many people have the idea that in detailing a car, you just go nuts on everything, and it intimidates them to the point that they just give up. There is some kind of voodoo involved that only the pros know. IMO, detailing can be broken down into manageable blocks that you do in an afternoon, or over several days or sessions, if necessary.

I prefer to start on the dirtiest parts and go to the cleaner.

1- clean Engine and engine bay, treat hoses, wires

2- clean & detail interior

3- wash underbody, treat underbody & fenderwells

4- wash outer body, apply wax coating to body

5- treat exterior mouldings, chrome, rubber, tires

6- clean glass, inside & out

I usually wash & wax the body towards the end of things because you'll be leaning over the body to clean the engine and you might get chemicals or dust on the body, and you'll bet opening the doors and getting in & out a number of times.

thxZ

1) call the detailing guy

2) drop the car off

3) return with money

1) call the detailing guy

2) drop the car off

3) return with money

Wouldn't just be easier to go and buy a new car instead of going through all that hassle?

Sure. But where do you buy a brand new 280Z? Then you can detail that every month. :classic:

TomoHawk

Sure. But where do you buy a brand new 280Z? Then you can detail that every month.

Haha you mean you don't have a Datsun dealership in Ohio? I meant Jehannum's three steps was just to much to do. Along the lines of "my house is too dirty time to get a new one." If I remember right that's from a old Simpsons episode, Krusty the clown says it. Guess my 90s pop cultures references don't work all the time. (Ok, most of the time )

Yeah, and if you get a full tank of gas with a new car purchase, why bother going to the gas station?...