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ZaneO
05-07-2006, 03:42 PM
I headed to Dallas this past weekend and detailed a friend`s C5 while I was there. It had some moderate swirling he wanted taken care of and requested that I "Zaino it." This car had more orange peel than any other GM vehicle I`ve done.
Process:
Wash with Zaino Z7
Clay
Poorboy`s SSR 2.5 via light cutting pad and PC at 6
Menzerna PO106FF via polishing pad and PC at 5
Klasse AIO via polishing pad and PC at 5
Zaino Z5 x 2
Zaino Z8
Wolfgang tire gel on tires
Eagle One Wet in wells
Luster Pad to polish tips
Pics:
Before
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC00980_small.jpg
After
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC01011_small.jpg
Before
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC00985_small.jpg
After
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC01002_small.jpg
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC00992_small.jpg
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC00997_small.jpg
http://www.shineshoppe.com/bobvette/DSC01007_small.jpg
Comments/Questions as usual.
runnerbl
05-07-2006, 03:47 PM
What was the purpose for the AIO? I though the 106 finished down so LSP could be used. Or does Zaneo require you to use it?
ZaneO
05-07-2006, 04:02 PM
What was the purpose for the AIO? I though the 106 finished down so LSP could be used. Or does Zaneo require you to use it?
I had a hazing issue from the SSR 2.5 that I was trying to deal with. Normally, AIO wouldn`t be used in that situation.
Scottwax
05-07-2006, 06:35 PM
Excellent as always, Zane. The Vette looks absolutely beautiful! :)
imported_hadboosttroy
05-07-2006, 09:19 PM
looks awesome. those front wheels were BAD, track day or lack of washing for a long time? :)
Evenflow
05-07-2006, 09:27 PM
Looks great.
Did you use AIO for the exhaust tips?
gmblack3
05-07-2006, 10:20 PM
Great job Zane. I did a TR 98 vert this w/e. I hope to get some pics from the owner.
blacksaleen95
05-08-2006, 12:27 AM
I`m surprised you got anywhere with the PC.... I used the SSR line on my 99 Black FRC and it took forever to get a good cut on the clear. I switched to IP with the rotary and it made life a lot easier.
Good work though, I know first hand how much of a pain those vettes can be
sumptimwong
05-08-2006, 01:09 AM
Nice work, I love black vettes.
One comment though, not about your post in particular, but a general observation. Why do most people here take the "before" picture before even a wash?
Any car will definitely look much different after a wash. It seems to me like Autopians should be primarily concerned with the affects of paint prep + LSP, and to see the affects of those steps, and not the wash. (Sorry for the rant!)
Pats300zx
05-08-2006, 02:16 AM
Beautiful.... :spot
ZaneO
05-08-2006, 09:04 AM
Thanks again, all!
evenflow - I used Luster Pad on the exhaust...no AIO.
sumptimwong - when *I* take pictures, I usually have my website in mind. It`s the same "before" and "after" that the customer will experience, but I do agree that Autopian purposes would be better served after the vehicle is clean.
Scottwax
05-08-2006, 08:34 PM
One comment though, not about your post in particular, but a general observation. Why do most people here take the "before" picture before even a wash?
Personally, when I do it, I am showing the true starting point, especially if the car is completely trashed. I do try and include an `after washing` pic like I did with the Audi and the Porsche 928 but not always. I think I speak for everyone when I say you just don`t always have time to take pictures at every stage of the detail, especially those of us who do this for a living.
I agree that showing the car clean and then polished is a great way to show the effects of polishing, just not always possible.