Zaino noob needs help!!
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Zaino noob needs help!!
I'm tired of using products from the convenient store (good, but not...), and want to do an very extensive detail of the exterior.
I've been doing some research on Zaino products for quite some time now, and am making sure I've everything in order, so I don't screw up.
Is this the process of cleaning
1) wash with detergent
2) Z-7 Car Wash
3) Z-18 Clay Bar
4) wash again?
5) Z-2 wax, buffer
6) Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
What would be best for wheels and tires? I've been using Eagle1 for the wheels, and Black Magic Tire Shine, which work well but doesn't give the super clean affect.
Any tips, hints? towards making the car super shiny
Thanks
I've been doing some research on Zaino products for quite some time now, and am making sure I've everything in order, so I don't screw up.
Is this the process of cleaning
1) wash with detergent
2) Z-7 Car Wash
3) Z-18 Clay Bar
4) wash again?
5) Z-2 wax, buffer
6) Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
What would be best for wheels and tires? I've been using Eagle1 for the wheels, and Black Magic Tire Shine, which work well but doesn't give the super clean affect.
Any tips, hints? towards making the car super shiny
Thanks
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All the steps you have there are correct.
Make sure you use the zfx accelerant so that the Z-2 will dry faster.
You will need at least 3 coats of the Z-2 and make sure you use the Z-9 polish spray between coats or your Z-8 grand finale.
Vvvwwhhaallaaa mirror like finish.
Make sure you use the zfx accelerant so that the Z-2 will dry faster.
You will need at least 3 coats of the Z-2 and make sure you use the Z-9 polish spray between coats or your Z-8 grand finale.
Vvvwwhhaallaaa mirror like finish.
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1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
- Wash car after you claybar. Z7 will do just fine.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
- Wash car after you claybar. Z7 will do just fine.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
Last edited by Jedi54; Jul 19, 2007 at 11:19 AM.
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
The first time you do Zaino, it's quite time intensive because you wash it twice .(Dawn soap and after Claybar)
That part alone can take anywhere from 1-2.5 hours depending on the person.
At this point, I've done it so many times that I can wash my car and do 3 coats of Zaino in about 4 hours.
That part alone can take anywhere from 1-2.5 hours depending on the person.
At this point, I've done it so many times that I can wash my car and do 3 coats of Zaino in about 4 hours.
What Jedi said is exactly what I;ve done. Two weeks ago, I did use Z-AIO and Z-CS.
1)Wash
2) I had no marring, so I went with Z-AIO. It'll remove anything that is down already. If you have marring, go with a Z-PC polish.
3) Z5-Pro Z-fx'ed then Z-6 after wipedown
4) Z-2Pro Z-FX'ed then Z-6 after wipedown
5) Z-CS THINLY. Do not apply to hot car or in sun. Let cure for two hours. Then, Z-6 wipedown.
6)Z-8
Personally, I like this method better than the one Jedi used...and I've done exactly what he did before. This one just was quicker.
Jedi,
Have you tried CS or Z-AIO yet? AIO adds such a warm look when its the base. It rocks. CS just adds that extra bling like Z-8 does, its just stonger.
ZAINO !
1)Wash
2) I had no marring, so I went with Z-AIO. It'll remove anything that is down already. If you have marring, go with a Z-PC polish.
3) Z5-Pro Z-fx'ed then Z-6 after wipedown
4) Z-2Pro Z-FX'ed then Z-6 after wipedown
5) Z-CS THINLY. Do not apply to hot car or in sun. Let cure for two hours. Then, Z-6 wipedown.
6)Z-8
Personally, I like this method better than the one Jedi used...and I've done exactly what he did before. This one just was quicker.
Jedi,
Have you tried CS or Z-AIO yet? AIO adds such a warm look when its the base. It rocks. CS just adds that extra bling like Z-8 does, its just stonger.
ZAINO !
I used the Z-CS with my last Zaino session...I keep forgetting to write a review on that stuff.
The method I described above, should only be done if it's the first time using Zaino OR once a year or so. (since I recommend doing clay bar once a year)
The method I described above, should only be done if it's the first time using Zaino OR once a year or so. (since I recommend doing clay bar once a year)
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
- Wash car after you claybar. Z7 will do just fine.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
1) Wash car with Dawn soap. (this will help remove all the old wax)
2) Claybar (make sure you do NOT drop the clay. If you do, throw out, use a new one) When you are using the claybar, you need to make sure you keep the paint 'lubricated'.
- Wash car after you claybar. Z7 will do just fine.
3) Z2 w/ ZFX
4) Spray a THIN coat of Z6
5) Z2 w/ zfx
6) Z6
7 Z2 w/ zfx
8) Z6 or Z8 Grand Finale.
What color is your car?
If it's a dark color, I'd recommend doing your first two coats with Z5 instead of Z2. Z5 works much better with dark colors and can help cover up fine scratches.
Z2 has much better optical properties (aka SHINIER) so always make sure the last coat is with Z2. (always use zxf with either one)
Thanks Jedi
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Wash with Dawn.
Clay bar.
Wash again with Z7 car wash.
Three coats of Z5 with light coats of Z6 in between.
Call it a day.
Three coats of Z2 with light coats of Z6 in between.
A final coat of Z8 Grand Finale and your done.
It took eight hours over 2 days, but you've never never seen depth of shine like this.
Smokin' hot paint job, envy of all other... a Jedi seeks these things.
Clay bar.
Wash again with Z7 car wash.
Three coats of Z5 with light coats of Z6 in between.
Call it a day.
Three coats of Z2 with light coats of Z6 in between.
A final coat of Z8 Grand Finale and your done.
It took eight hours over 2 days, but you've never never seen depth of shine like this.
Smokin' hot paint job, envy of all other... a Jedi seeks these things.
