Zaino/S100 on chrome wheels?

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chris0626

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So ... the interior of the Jag is nearly ready for Concours. Wheels and tires are clean. Now I'm down to final-prep questions.



The Jag has near-perfect chrome wheels and hubcaps. Now I'm getting ready to use a sealant and/or wax to make 'em pop. Can anybody comment on their experiences with Zaino and/or wax. At this point, I need to use something I have on hand; so I'll need to choose among Z2/Z5, S100, #26. What I'm after here is not long-term durability -- just an eye-popping shine that will make the judges go WOW!! :D
 
I have chrome wheels on my Lincoln, I currently use Zaino Z2 on them and they look great. For a concours, a Z2 base topped with S100 would look fantastic on chrome. However, the S100 probably won't last too long on the wheels. Hot Wheels/brakes + Oils in S100 = crapo durability. If you are driving the car to the show you might want to top with S100 after you have already arrived.



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Lynn,



Here's a combo that worked great to restore and make my chrome wheels pop!



Clay the wheels first to remove embedded dirt and brighten the chrome. Then use the Z1 and Z2 for protection and added reflection. As ShowroomLincoln mentioned earlier S100 won't hold up to the heat so the Zaino is the way to go.







By the way, I'm also prepping my car for a concourse and am wondering how properly finish the hard to reach spots in my engine bay (V8 in small car equals no room for my hands). Any suggestions or product recommendations. The areas in question are can be plastic, rubber or painted surfaces.
 
Z1/Z2 Rocks on Chrome wheels.........its all I ever use!



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MBZ 500E said:


By the way, I'm also prepping my car for a concourse and am wondering how properly finish the hard to reach spots in my engine bay (V8 in small car equals no room for my hands). Any suggestions or product recommendations. The areas in question are can be plastic, rubber or painted surfaces.
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I use two long-handled detailing brushes. One for cleaning with Simple Green and the other for Dressing the plastic / rubber areas with Grape Tire Dressing.



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When you look up the word "ANAL", in the dictionary, my picture is next to it.
 
Luster said:
I use two long-handled detailing brushes. One for cleaning with Simple Green and the other for Dressing the plastic / rubber areas with Grape Tire Dressing.
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I've been looking for long-handled brushes that are good detailing. The toilet bowl brush is too large to get into the tight spots. Bottle brushes are too floppy to go exactly where I want them. Where do you get yours?
 
Lynn said:
I've been looking for long-handled brushes that are good detailing. The toilet bowl brush is too large to get into the tight spots. Bottle brushes are too floppy to go exactly where I want them. Where do you get yours?
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I bought mine at Hobby Lobby. Artists oil/acrylic painting brushes. I also stole one of my wifes make-up brushes (Mary Kay)........but it never gets near the engine bay.......only A/C vents!!!!!
 
Luster,



That has to be one of the cleanest engine bays I've laid eyes on, Nice Job.:bow



Thanks for the tip on using brushes to apply the protectant, I'll have to give that a try.



I think I'll start a new thread on engine detailing rather than hijack this one, sorry Lynn!:D
 
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