New member from va.
Hi, I`m a new member who has been lurking for a couple of months. Very informative forum. I wish I had discovered earlier and alleviated some common detailing errors. I was a Mequires professional products user for over 10 years but recently changed to Zaino. I understand the carnuba users description that the shine has a buttery or more warm appearance. At first with the Zaino (Z1, Z2,& Z6)( 7 coats) I was amazed by the glossiness on my black finish but disappointed with the warmth of the appearance. Spoke to Sal and he mentioned to try the Z5. After 7 coats of Z2/Z6 I applied the Z5 last night and WOW. I now have the Zaino awesome gloss and the carnuba softness. It appears the fine swirl marks were creating a distorted optics decreasing the depthness of the finish. Has anyone else tried using several coats of Z2/Z6 prior to using the Z5? It was amazing how one coat of Z5 increased the depthness and gave me the Carnuba-like warmth without the unevenness I used to get after detailing. I can not waiting to apply several more coats of the Z5.
Does anyone with a Zaino`d car use other QD products besides Z6? Better results or easier availability? Any Zaino distributors in the southern Va or northern NC area?
Thanks again for allowing me to join this wonderful forum. I`m here to learn. So I will be asking many questions and lurking other inquiries.
Hey blkZ28 welcome to the group! A man with two black cars yeah you`re going to love this forum. Can`t help you any with the Zaino questions as I haven`t tried them yet. Look forward to your future participation and some pictures if you can swing it.
Z5 seemed to give a different look on lighter cars than Z2. On dark cars I find it very hard to tell the difference between Z2 and Z5. I think it is great that you finally found the look you were seeking. Did you use Z6 in between coats? Also, did you use Z1 before the Z5 coat? You have a lot of coats of zaino on that car....it must look spectacular!
Thanks, Detailking and Shortcut. It is not quite where I want it to be but after adding the Z5 to the regimen I can see my goals are in reach. I did use a second Z1 after the 5th coat of Z2 and will probably use Z1 between every 5-7 coats of Z2/Z5. Do you think that will be okay? I also use Z6 between every coat. I normally let the Z2/Z5 cure for at least 24 hrs and than Z6 and then another Z2/Z5 within the next 36 - 48 hrs.
Interesting, because I have also noticed that finishing up with a coat or two of Z5 really makes a difference. It goes against the Zaino instructions on their web site, but it does work. I am still amazed at how good the vette looks with 4xZ2 and 2xZ5. I always use the Z6 before the next coat but I wait at least 12 hours (usually longer) before using any Z6 on a fresh coat. This seems to give me better results also. You correctly noted that after a few coats of Z2 there will be micro-marring that the Z5 really does a good job on. In my opinion, this is what Z5 is for. It won`t do much for swirls in paint though.
2002 Torch Red Corvette convertible
1997 Red/Tan Expedition
1993 Red Eclipse (wife`s)
Zaino - tried it...loved it.
Cybercowby, you`re right on. I`ve also found that the Z-5 Swirl Remover really doesn`t help too much with swirls. You need to use numerous coats of this stuff.
I have since layered 3 more coats of Z5 , 1 coat of Z2/Z5 combo, and topped with Z2 alone. Z6 between coats. Now the car looks awesome even in bright sunshine. The black is extremely black. The sheen is even unlike a carnuba. But best of all it now has that richness,depth and warmth of a carnuba wax but glossier. :Thanks Sal for creating such a great product. Z5 is a must for black cars!!!
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One more thing. I`ve noticed that after a few coats of the Z-5 that it DID darken the color a bit of my car. So I guess I`ll stick to the Z-2. Laters
Z5 darkening a black cars , as Martha Stewart would say ,"is a GOOD THING".
The blacker the berry ( car ) the sweeter the shine!!!
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Climate?
The climate of Malaysia is hot and humid throughout the year, the highest SPF Sun block is recommended, Temperature ranging from 21?C (70?F) to about 35?C (95?F). Occasional rain during the period between Oct~Feb helps to bring down the temperature & usually last than an hour. Humidity between 75% and 100%!
Clothing?
Light clothing is recommended, golf cap, sunglasses & umbrella will reduce the heat of the day.
It was another hot afternoon, 32 degrees Celsius , humid & stuffy day
This is a brand new Suzuki Swift sport, fully import from Japan, which delivered to my friend. Good looking little ride. But later we discover a can of hidden worms ? paint defect on a new ride, paint transfers?..more & more
I got to know him, through one of my public detailing session & he contacted me to him detail her.
Upon meeting up & viewing the car at night, without much street light....only with my little torch light, i discover patches of paint ..on the front engine hood. almost covered 1/3 of the right hood, only found out after his 1st wash & without realizing during the delivery time, he already complaint to the car sales man (of this defects) & he actually drove this to Megs detailing centre (they even did some wet sanding to demo to the owner) but not complete restore
what happen was ...the hood was repainted that quaterly & the car sales claims that it was some overspray......OVER SPRAY WHAT????? some paint flew from the car besides???? make no sense
so last sunday, he came over to my place & since another forumer called me ( i invited him along & gave both some private detailing lesson)
Car Detailing Lesson Guide
1. Washing
2. Cleaning ? claying
3. Correction ? paint defects, (removing swirls, water stains, over sprayed paints & minor scratches) Rotary hands on
4. Polishing - to restore the gloss
5. Protecting ? opti sealing, wax
obvious paint defects with some underlining issue
patches of stains only on the repainted area
side wallls
rear bonnet stains...on this bright bumper bee
after wash, defects seems to be clearer
Before wash ? look carefully on the scratches, lines & stains
Agitate with Optimum power clean 50/50 % comparison area , as u can see the upper hood is sprayed and showing cleaner than the bottom hood
Agitating with Power clean - most fine scratches & stain disappear but??????.not completely gone lesser effects
Although- most fine scratches & stain disappear but??????.
After wash look good but it resurfaces again
birthday cake - every body got a share
clay time is a happy time
Once this is wash, I showed both of them how to clay. I went to check out the windows & glasses, discover a lot of water stains, knowing my friend constant going out station & extensive traveling, I decided to correct the windows
Remember the paint defects, 1/3 of the hood was resprayed before & the car salesman denied, where another detailing centre wet sanded on it?.to my amazement, I discover that defect areas has stains & scratches too?.
while both of them claying. I went to check out the windows & glasses, discover a lot of water stains, knowing my friend constant going out station & extensive traveling, I decided to correct the windows
Simple test, use a damp cloth & wipe over, if it leave a film of stains & has no clarity?it will definite stains your vision while particularly driving in the rain & at night. Taping off all windows rubber seals & plastic trims ?
Took some pics before & after
50/50 area set
50/50
ta da
moving to front left windows
Menu for the day
Cleaning - hosing down with water , deep cleaning with Optimum Power clean, safe for clear coat.
Claying ?2 ounces of ONR optimum no rinse wash with 500ml water, as lube
ONR wash again with 1 microfibes towel ? dry by 2 cloths,
Glass cleaning ? heavy water marks stain on all Glass polish (with rotary spread with speed 1 on single side wool & continue to polish gradually speed progression & eventually finish at speed 6 Makita)
Paint defects/overspray corrections ? Megs M105 with Lake country CCS cutting pad (with rotary spread with speed 1 & moving to speed 3-4)
Polishing with Megs 205 (with Lake country CCS cutting pad (with rotary spread with speed 1 & moving to speed 3-2)
Protectant - Opti seal ? sealed the whole car, including paint, plastic & rubber trims ?
NXT 2.0 ( as the owner choice) - Uqd
Pain defect ? over sprayed & wet sanded before pics
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over sprayed pics
after corrections
this is the evident that prove .....its kept a long time & uncover....look inbetween the paint the hood & inside the engine bay
more differential pics
more heart sick pics
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pics under hood
more more evidence
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now the real issue........... over sprayed vs resprayed???? pics...
see t the imperfection of the paint
from a new CBU car??????
let me asked you would you pay for this???? agreed to go home with this condition from the delivery??
pics before corrections
pics after corrections
more at the centre hood...resprayed defects
a 50/50 % area set
50/50 % pics
50/50 % pics
50/50 % pics
__________________________________ the deeper issue ______________________________________
_______________________________ WHAT DID YOU JUST OBSERVED??? its a single stage PAINT_______
there is paint transference.....on the PAD & micro fibers
50/50 % pics
after
after ta da pics
look at the clarity of the paint on the hood
ma ma mia
definitions sated
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Now hands on time - lesson cont with handling the rotary & polishing
showed them how to hold the rotary
product use for each process
drawing the line of polish
spread the product - progressing in Rotary
thats is fun
yeah they enjoy themself
another 50/50 % pics side left front panel
another 50/50 % pics side left front panel
a frame before & after corrections pics
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remember the petrol scratches
after
look at the paint transfered on the towels
its a sad thing....as its so much harder to maintained a single stage paint than CC
but the depth & glow is excellent
i did suggested maybe
it should get it coated...since i have got some from US
Truly it has been another great detailing day out for us , we had many questions asked & answered. Discovered many things along the way especially?.the can of worns never expected to find on a brand new imported car ? the single stage paint
Everyone was so intense & panic upon discovery, angry & yet peaceful
Marking over fellowship & detailing ship a meaningful ones
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