Hello TID forum.
I`ve been snooping around for quite some time. Observing. Watching. Waiting. Its nice to see a bunch of people who know what they are talking about that are even more obsessed about car care than I am... Kudos to all.
Ive got a few questions that i couldnt find alot of answers on through searching, so I figured why not ask...?
But first, a little about me, my car and what I have been using...
I`ve had an `09 Audi A5 (meteor grey) for the past 2 years, and i keep her off the street in a public lot. (decent sized private garages for rent are hard to find aound by me, and I, like most NY`ers live in an appt.) I have only 1 place that i trust to take my car to for washing (by hand of course)that actually gets the job done. I have also been using the Zaino line for most all my needs (AIO, ZFX, Z2, Z5, Z6, Z8, Z-CS) since i got her. I also apply everything by hand, since i dont have easy access to an electrical outlet where i park for a porter cable and the like...
Damned NY summers are usually really humid... come to think of it... its fairly humid even in winter as well. I adjusted to the learning curve of the Zaino soon after getting it, but even at best with ZFX, i find that i have to wait for a good 3-4 hours for it to properly dry enough to buff off. While i do like the look & durability, I`m kinda getting tired of its finicky nature (being so temp / humidity sensitive).
So... For more than 1 reason, I`ve been thinking for quite some time about revamping my arsenal... the main reason being that in the near future i will be upgrading to an S5 in deep sea blue... I`d like to start off the right way with a brand new factory finish. the 2nd reason being that I am tired of trying to convince myself that my car is getting shinier and better looking after umteen coats of Z5 & Z2...
SO... here is what I am thinking of, along with questions...
I`ve read enough reviews & seen enough pictures of BFWD that i have been sold on it and I`ll be ordering it very shortly. possibly right after i make this totally awesome intrductory post.
(nice thread btw on buff`fest `09)
Is any of the zaino line compatible with BFWD? I`d rather not throw it away...
will they layer together?
Will Z6 or Z8 between coats of BFWD help / hinder curing / cross linking of either?
will Z-CS adhere to BFWD?
I`m thinking of using the Z-CS on the front grille, since its plastic & chrome... thoughts?
For the wheels, is there anything better than BFWD to seal them? (this may be a matter of opinion i guess...)
ONR... i`ve read the reviews and seen the vids etc... it interests me as I may actaully be able to use something like this on my own, given my lack of regular access to a hose. Does ONR have any compatibility issues with BFWD? or anything else for that matter?
I`ve seen its becoming popular to put a wax over a sealant, ala midnight sun over BFWD... since a layer of sealant wont adhere to wax, what can be done to take wax OFF of a car without taking the sealant off in the process... i.e. if i want to add another coat of BFWD when i put a coat of wax on a couple of weeks earlier?
I`m thinking of ordering some new higher end MF towels when i get the BFWD... any recommendations? i was thinking the megs yellow 1 or the big blue...
How about a cleaner / soap to clean them with after use?
any recommendations for a hand app pad? i usually use the cheapo foam or mf/sponge applicators...
Thats all i can think of right now...
Thanks in advance for reading this short / sweet introductory questionaire...
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