My first detail, black IS350.

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blackeyeS

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First time out on my baby. How'd I do?



Body:

Z7

Z5 1 application

Z6 1 application

Z8 1 application



Wheels:

Duragloss

Z2

Z6





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Looks great from that angle. Some sun shots catching the sun's reflection would be a better shot for evaluation.
 
The shot in the picture link shows great reflection but it may look like you still have some micro-marring on the front bumper. It's hard to tell though. Like already suggested, get some more direct sun reflection shots and we'll be able to make better judgment. Overall, it looks good though.
 
Cassman said:
Looks great from that angle. Some sun shots catching the sun's reflection would be a better shot for evaluation.
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Not really, this wasn't a corretive detail as he stated in his procedure, looks nice and wet for a non abrassive job.
 
VaSuperShine said:
Not really, this wasn't a corretive detail as he stated in his procedure, looks nice and wet for a non abrassive job.
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Where did he state this wasn't corrective at all?
 
All he did was apply the products. Doesnt state that he used any type of buffer.



But the extra link. That picture looks awesome.:bigups
 
Thanks for all the feedback.



I didnt use any kind of buffer simply because I dont know how...yet. Everything was by hand. Used a wool mit for the wash and microfiber detailing cloths purchased from excel for the polishing.



The car is a 2006. The paint was in good condition but had swirl marks and not nearly as shiny as it is now. Silly me for not taking before/after pics. Sorry, Im a newb :)



The entire process took about 4 hours and judging by my sore back, I WILL be getting an orbital soon.
 
I have seen Z5 perform some pretty miraculous transformations on black cars without any paint correction. My neighbor who is a college girl uses Z5 on her black C230 which is not washed or maintained properly at all and it amazes me how good it looks after she throws a coat of Z5 on it. Of course you can still see swirls but car looks 100% better.
 
IMO, I think Z5 doesn't reveal as much of the imperfections because it darkens the color of the paint slightly (which I love). I'm not a believer in filling, but Z5 sure does make the car look darker and very wet!



The thing of Z2 is the clarity and you can see the swirls if not properly prepped, that's a reason why I limit my use of Z2, so I don't have to make my paint 100% swirl free. This is all based on my experience.
 
Macruz19 said:
IMO, I think Z5 doesn't reveal as much of the imperfections because it darkens the color of the paint slightly (which I love). I'm not a believer in filling, but Z5 sure does make the car look darker and very wet!



The thing of Z2 is the clarity and you can see the swirls if not properly prepped, that's a reason why I limit my use of Z2, so I don't have to make my paint 100% swirl free. This is all based on my experience.
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So, you don't use Z2 too often because you don't want your paint 100% swirl free???



Why not?



Who wouldn't want their paint 100% swirl free? And to specifically avoid using a certain product because your paint isn't prepared properly seems a bit strange, especially for this forum. :(
 
Rob Tomlin said:
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So, you don't use Z2 too often because you don't want your paint 100% swirl free???



Why not?



Who wouldn't want their paint 100% swirl free? And to specifically avoid using a certain product because your paint isn't prepared properly seems a bit strange, especially for this forum. :(
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Because my TL is a DD and my only car. Believe me... it's at least 80% swirl free. I just don't have the time to treat it like a garage queen, even though I sometimes think I do. It's a lot of work and no one else will see it unless it's me or another autopian.



On my car Z-2 shines like crazy and when the sun hits it... you can see some of the swirls, but only I can see them :grinno:
 
Macruz19 said:
Because my TL is a DD and my only car. Believe me... it's at least 80% swirl free. I just don't have the time to treat it like a garage queen, even though I sometimes think I do. It's a lot of work and no one else will see it unless it's me or another autopian.



On my car Z-2 shines like crazy and when the sun hits it... you can see some of the swirls, but only I can see them :grinno:
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There is no reason that you cannot maintain a near swirl free paint even on a DD. Once you have all swirls removed with proper prep, it is simply a matter of preventing swirls from occurring.



What are you doing that is causing swirls to your paint?
 
BuffMe said:
Where did he state this wasn't corrective at all?
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Did you read his list of product usage? None of them are corrective polishes nor did he use a machine. That's all, I'm sure in time you will be able to make that distinction on your own, there are just so many products out there it takes a while.
 
I did but I'm not too fluent on the Zaino line (simply based on principal that so many people hang on its nuts, I refuse to even check it out, haha). I just ASSumed there was the typical dealer-induced hazing/marring and he was doing some slight correction.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
There is no reason that you cannot maintain a near swirl free paint even on a DD. Once you have all swirls removed with proper prep, it is simply a matter of preventing swirls from occurring.



What are you doing that is causing swirls to your paint?
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Maybe lots of Z-6 wipe downs. I wouldn't say swirls but marring.



As I stated... it's time that has to do with a swirl free ride, but if you look around I posted lots of pics of my car and you can't even see them, which is fine by me....
 
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