The Wifey's 2006 Audi A4 ---**Its 1st Zaino experience

[clb]

Hello all, I bought this car as a Certified Pre-Owned Audi in March '06. After owning a dozen or so cars since 2000, this was by far the dirtiest vehicle I have ever seen. Since March I have spent many weekends simply prepping it for a good detail. I honestly believe the prior owner drove it up and down an interstate highway & NEVER washed it. Anyway, I was inspired by my neighbor, you all know and love him as "P1et", and with a lot of guidance from him, here is my weekend project.

Vehicle:2006 Audi A4 2.0T ~27000 miles, no proper detail or care to speak of to date.

Process:

-Wash with CG Citrus Wash. (using the highly recommended shmitt)

-Clay vehicle with Mother's Clay & Meguiar's quick detailer as lubricant.

-Wash with CG Citrus Wash.

-Completely dry vehicle

-Apply layer of Z1 (yes, the old school stuff ---Thanks Piet!!)

-Apply layer of Z5 pro

Let Dry & then Buff entire vehicle

-Apply layer of Z5 pro (wait 1 hour & watch Texas Longhorns lose to KState)

-Apply layer of Z2 (wait 3 hours)

-Apply another layer of Z2

-Apply CG New Look Trim Gel



I let the vehicle sit for approximately 20 hours in my garage. Then I buffed the car using two MF towels. Here are the results. Not the best lighting conditions















Check out the reflection off the roof!



















This is a very WHITE vehicle -with no pearl effect or metallic flake. However, when I look at it under florescent light in my garage I do see a slight pearl sheen. Maybe it's the Zaino brining out the pearl in the paint or maybe it's my eyes, but either way, I think it looks fantastic. Hopefully I can get some better pics in the days to come. I'll get some pics of my 2005 Tundra when I get a chance to do a proper wash & Zaino (round two) Z5 & Z2. Feedback is very welcome. Thanks,



Cody

 

[mikebai1990]

Wow... Dunno why you're not getting more views, but you really did an AWESOME job with that white color, it's extremely reflective. With the crystal clear headlights/taillights and the perfect wheels.. It's just perfect!

 

[imported_GregCavi]

Sweet work! That white is looking VERY reflective and wet.



I bet the wife is pleased.



Greg

 

[sQuashed]

Your wife probably REALLY loved the car before....Now she REALLY REALLY loves the car !!!

 

[SpoiledMan]

Looks nice and wet.

Wow... Dunno why you're not getting more views...

They're all busy in the product war....:grinno:

 

[P1et]

Damn Cody, those pics outside are even better than when I just saw it in your garage! Great choice on all product used and thanks for the detailed write up!



Show off that Tundra when you slap on your next coat of Zaino and we will take some pics with the Rebel XT...

 

[P1et]

Wow... Dunno why you're not getting more views, but you really did an AWESOME job with that white color, it's extremely reflective. With the crystal clear headlights/taillights and the perfect wheels.. It's just perfect!

Hah, I think it was because he had not reached his minimum post treshold yet!

:clap:

 

[mr.ikon]

Now, i dont know what it is with you guys. Zaino is a great product used when i see it here, but the first time i tried it, I know we did something wrong. Me and Bandits007. Sorry to put you on blast Chrome King.

 

[red4.8]

Looks good, hard to make a white car extremely reflective.

 

[clb]

Thanks to all for the positive feedback! And thanks again to Piet for letting me use his Z1!



My next project is to re-Zaino my Tundra. Hopefully I'll have some time this weekend.

 

[imported_JoshVette]

Looking good, you'll love the durability the Zaino will give you too.

 

[DantheMan]

Fantastic work sir.

 

[audicoupej]

Great work! Kudo's to P1et for helping show you the way.

 

[gmblack3]

Great work! Kudo's to P1et for helping show you the way.

:werd:



Making me want to add more zaino on the new white truck! :2thumbs:

 

[imported_altez]

Hi Austinites! Nice car and detail! I live about two minutes from the Audi dealership : ) maybe I'll have to ask you guys for tips sometime.

 

[P1et]

Hi Austinites! Nice car and detail! I live about two minutes from the Audi dealership : ) maybe I'll have to ask you guys for tips sometime.

That's funny as we live less than 30 seconds from the Audi dealership!

 

[imported_altez]

That's funny as we live less than 30 seconds from the Audi dealership!

Oh yes I think I've seen those houses before .. I'm guessing they are the one behind that gas station off Cahill?

 

[imported_dirtdiggler]

i just ordered the Z2 for my Arctic White 07 MB C230 SS.. I already clayed and manzerna 106 the rear of the car and added the Z2, so far so great. The Z2 really is slick and wet look. The problem with white paint is that any tar, rust stain/sap and brake dust is so noticeable when up close.





edit - process was wash/wax/clay magic/106/KAIO/Z2

 

[Macruz19]

I've noticed in your process that you didn't use ZFX during your layering process. Oh well, I do it all the time Great work!

 

[maesal]

Great results !!