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SilverLexus
03-21-2006, 04:43 PM
Well this was a big 5 hour+ project. Here was my process:



1. Zaino Z-7 wash after EO All Wheel & Tire on the alloys (agitate for best results)

2. Claying X 2

3. Zaino Z-7 wash

4. Clayed wheels with ClayMagic

5. Z-6 wipedown

6. Polish with PC on "6" X 2 using Z-PC Fusion

7. Z-6 wipedown

8. Zaino Z-5

9. Zaino Z-8

10. Poorboys Trim Restorer

11. ArmorAll Detailers Advantage on all wheels including spare



After polishing the hood:

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/disco1.jpg



Results:

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/disco2.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/disco3.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/disco4.jpg



The Z-PC really brought out the flake this time. It was a bit dustier than other times I had used it but the dust particles seem to roll off easily after a trip around the block. This, like a lot of Zaino products, is one that seems to go a long way on a little bit. I use three small dots on a cutting pad. I got out 95% of the swirls and greatly minimized two deep scratches that I may take the rotary to later. This is my sister-in-law`s car.



We lost the sun so the pics are dark but I will post some sunny day photos tomorrow. :)
stilez
03-21-2006, 04:57 PM
Outstanding!



The hood looks perfecto!
SilverLexus
03-21-2006, 04:58 PM
Thanks Sean. My skills with PC are where I want them now and the Z-PC product is a great polish. You can really work it in nicely but it has a different feel than other polishes I am more familiar with. It seems to work perfectly with the rest of the Zaino system.
Rickrack
03-21-2006, 05:09 PM
Looks sweet!



Can`t wait to see the sun pics.
Scottwax
03-21-2006, 05:12 PM
Excellent job, Lee.



How would you rate Z-PC`s cutting ability to some of the other polishes you have used?
SilverLexus
03-21-2006, 05:28 PM
Thanks Rick and Scott.




How would you rate Z-PC`s cutting ability to some of the other polishes you have used?



It`s cutting ability seems on par with an SSR2.5 which is my other go-to polish. Kirk sent me some more Menzerna which I will play with soon.
1 Clean WS6
03-21-2006, 06:03 PM
EXCELLENT work Lee!!! :2thumbs:
stilez
03-22-2006, 08:57 AM
Scott: As a PC user, you will really like Z-PC. Maybe a little pricey, but you use the least I`ve used of any polish (OCP comes close in amount used, but not in working ability on the PC).
gmblack3
03-22-2006, 09:28 AM
Great job Lee.



In my limited use of ZPC with a PC I have found it to have the same cut as FPII.
SilverLexus
03-22-2006, 02:18 PM
Here are some sun shots that are better. :)



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/sun1.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/sun2.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/sun3.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/sun4.jpg



http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/sun5.jpg
Smoked Tails
03-22-2006, 02:43 PM
Those flakes are poppin`. Great job.
gtbaka
03-22-2006, 03:21 PM
What a beautiful hood. Perfectly reflective from one angle, and flakes that look pronounced enough to touch from another angle. Good work.
SilverLexus
03-22-2006, 03:54 PM
Thanks guys. We put another layer of Z-8 on it today and used Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber on the interior dash and rear plastic panels.