M-IP then PO85RD and Z-AIO or just ZAIO?

[JimboD]

I have a Cosmo Black 2000 BMW 540 with moderate swirl marks. I applied Men-IP with an orange pad on a PC ROB, which removed most of the swirl marks. I then followed up with Men PO85RD and a white pad, and although it looks great normally, if it is in the direct sun it has tons of holograms. I guess I need something with filling ability since I can`t seem to polish them away, so I was thing of using Z-AIO followed by Z-5. I have a few questions:

1. Is Z-AIO a better finishing polish than PO85RD?

2. Does Z-AIO have any fillers and is it less likely to leave holograms?

3. If Z-AIO followed by Z-5 works, in the future can I go right from M-IP to

Z-AIO or do I still need to use PO85RD?

4. Any other suggestions for removing holograms with a PC ROB? I am very discouraged because I thought that M-IP was the most abrasive polish I could use with a ROB but the holograms are very pronounced. HELP!



Thanks for any help.

[dougatl]

Sure you`ll get a response from someone more experienced than me, but when I used M-IP I followed with Zaino`s ZPC w/a white pad to remove what was left and it turned out well. Followed w/AIO, then Z5Pro. I have a black Z which I had professionally detailed in the Spring to remove swirls/scratches, since then normal routine is just Z5Pro topped w/Z8 and it looks pretty good. Here`s a few pics from the Spring detail and then 9 months later.

Doug :usa

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r28/dougatl/after4.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r28/dougatl/after5.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r28/dougatl/flagsrtr.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r28/dougatl/BkLft.jpg

[JimboD]

Your Vette looks teriffic! Did the Z-5 fill any swirls at all or did you not have any? Is Z-8 worth getting? There are so many ZAINO preoducts I was going to skip that one. Thanks for the response.

[wannafbody]

Do an IPA wipedown prior to using ZAIO if you don`t use ZPC as your final polish.

[dougatl]

I use the Z5Pro instead of Z2Pro because it seems to work better on dark colors, like black obviously. It really doesn`t have any swirl removing properties, it may hide some minor imperfections, but the Bryan the pro-detailer used M-IP and I believe M105 to remove the swirls.

I would highly recommend the Z8 grand finale spray, great topper that you can use over any sealant or even carnuba, terrific gloss and slick.

doug