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    Help - front paint peeling

    Check out these pictures. My BMW 550i has paint peeling on the front bumper/fascia. My wife says she didnt hit anything and there is no crease or witness mark but check out the peeling. and it is white underneath? I assume this will entail a body shop to sand down and repaint the entire...
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    BMW 550i Complete

    Well, an update, I did a complete new re-polish detail on my 550i. Here is my procedure using a PC: 1. Menzerna SIP w/ Orange pad 2. Zaino PC w/ white pad 3. Duragloss 501 w/ black pad 4. 2 coats of Zaino Z2 Pro w/ ZFX I still think white is hard to tell how detailed/polished it is...
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    Help with SIP using PC

    I plan on using SIP on my 550i with my PC and an Orange pad. I wanted some quick tips on how long to stay in each 2x2' area. What are the best signs that the SIP is broken down and I need to stop? Also, should I tape off items like the BMW emblem or...? What is typically taped when using...
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    re-applying Zaino Fuzion PC (ZPC)

    I am going to be reapplying ZPC to my white 550i. I recently washed/clayed/ZPC (white pad) and Z2Pro (2 coats with ZFX). I still see some swirls and it doesnt 'pop'. Rather than try other polishes at this point, I am going to re-polish with the ZPC but use an Orange pad and take more time...
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    Should I get more aggressive? see pics

    I detailed my 2007 550i this past week. I only used Zaino ZPC with a white pad. See attached pics. Seeing these pics, do you feel I could do even better if I went more aggressive with a Menzerna SIP and orange pad or other more aggressive medium polish? Thoughts. thx
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    Tradecraft towels - BJs

    Has anyone tried the 'Tradecraft' brand MF towels? BJs discount club has these: 3 MF chenille wash mitts $8.99 6.5 sq ft MF drying towel $5.99 25 MF 14x14 detailing towels $9.99 18 'premium' terry towels (thin) $7.99 50 terry towels - utility - $14.99 Anyone?
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    What temp is OK for Zaino?

    I plan on detailing my new 528i next week...it has been nice and warm here in ATL but I didnt get everything until today. So, I plan on clay, ZPC, Z2Pro/ZFX. I can do it in my garage with the door shut, but we are expecting highs in the mid to high 50s. My garage typically stays warmer but...
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    when is masking trim recommended?

    I will be polishing my 528i with Zaino ZPC and white pad...so pretty light duty. When is it recommended to use blue painters tape to mask the trim/emblems/lights etc? If I use an orange pad with Menzerna IP in the future should I mask? I searched and looked and couldnt find this...
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    Zaino new Monaco Blue Metallic 528i

    I did my research and believe I found my system. I have used Zaino in the past with success, just not more than Z2. Now I have a PC 7424 and some white LC pads, I plan on really going to town on this 528i. Here is plan::waxing: Wash w/ Z7 Clay Wash ZPC with white pad Z2/ZFX by...
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