So it's been about 3 weeks since I got my G and a bath was long overdue. I didn't want to get involved with the whole Zaino process...cause thats what it is, a process..that takes hours and hours. And I heard some good things from the Eagle One line and really liked their website with all the helpful detailing guides on it. I used several of the products today and I gotta say they're great products and a total cost of only $30.....(i'm not gonna post pics in here cause i never get them to show up correctly and it would just be a waste of time to try, so here's the link to all my pictures..it's much easier that way --> my pics

As most of you probably know the front wheels get disgustingly dirty so I started off with A2Z Wheel and Tire Cleaner then hose it off then a coat of the Wax-As-U-Dry. The wheels were really gross and the fronts took about 20 minutes each and the backs only about 5-10 each. After a few sprays of the A2Z and hosing it off there was still some brake dust there, especially on the inside of the wheels. Put on a coat of the wax and took a towel to it and really scrubbed it off hard...i'll probably use a brush next time if its that bad again. Most of the dust comes off with the towel, it just takes awhile.

WET Car Wash -- got the 64 oz bottle..hopefully lasts awhile. Got a wash mitt and used the two bucket method, left it pretty clean just running the mitt down the car but really had to scrub it tough to get some of the harder stuff off..especially the front cause of the dead bugs hehe losers. Anyway, I used this then hosed it down and it looked pretty nice.

Before drying I used the Wax-As-U-Dry on the whole car. It left some streaks so I had to go over it a couple times to get it fully dry. I think it was because I had some pretty crappy microfiber towels so I need to get some better ones for next time. After it dried nicely the shine really came through as you can see in most of my pics. The hood and doors really shine and reflect quite nicely.

My windows were disgusting so I used their 20/20 Perfect Vision cleaner. They recommended using vertical strokes on one side and horizontal on the other to see where the streaks were so they can easily be fixed. Did this and still some streaks were there...again need some better towels. After awhile the streaks went away and they were clear again just like new.. My mother actually gave me the hint of using newspaper to dry windows...what do you guys think? She said it doesnt leave any streaks and works really well..maybe try that next time.

Getting to the interior I used Protectant on the dash and doors. The stuff smells pretty nasty so leave the doors open while you're in there but leaves a nice luster and shine to the material. Then used some 1-Step Leather Conditioner for the seats, same thing..kinda smells but the leather seats look almost new. The one thing I noticed was the Infiniti logo on the seats looked kinda dark afterwards...anyone else notice this?

I still have my Nanowax that I got free at PepBoys so I'll probably use that sometime at the end of August or beginning of September and I'll post some opinions on that then.

Well I hoped this helps anyone looking for some products to keep our G's looking smooth. I highly recommend the wheel cleaner and the wax-as-u-dry. They both really help keep it nice and shiny. If anyone has any tips, opinions, or anything on these products please post.

Thanks....ps - it took about 2 hours to clean it all..

Jeff - Look for me in the black G
2004.5 G35 Coupe
5AT / Black on Black / Premium / Splash / ClearCorners

 

I used wax as you dry and it seems to work real well for the time minimum time i put it the work. The window cleaner i cannot find anywhere...=*(