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Old 04-22-2007, 07:59 PM
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Spring Detailing

Took advantage of the beautiful weather to give Seabuscuit her annual spring detailing, 7½ hours over two days.

Here's what I did:

I've been using Zaino exclusively for the past three years, so I skipped the Dawn wash and begin the process with…

Z7 wash

Z18 Claybar (with a capful of Z7 and lots of water mixed in a spray bottle, liberally applied)

Z7 wash

Z-AIO on, Z-AIO off
Z6 Gloss Enhancer

Z2Pro (with ZFX) on, Z2Pro (with ZFX) off
Z6 Gloss Enhancer
Repeat this process, three times.

Z-CS Clear Seal

Z8 Grand Finale Spray Seal

For the rims...

Z2Pro on, Z2Pro off
Z6 Gloss Enhancer
Multiply by two.

After I washed the wheel wells, I gave them a blast with Griot's Undercarriage Spray.

Polished Remus exhaust tips with Noxon #7 Metal Polish

Dressed the tires with two coats of Z16 Tire Gloss, and the exterior trim with Griot's Vinyl & Rubber Dressing

Stoner's Invisible Glass on the windows

I had treated the leather with Spinneybeck recently, so I just went over the interior with a damp microfiber cloth, and finished with a thorough vacuuming.

This is the first time I used Z-AIO and Z-CS, and I was extremely pleased with both products. Z-AIO contains an "emulsifying cleaner and very mild abrasive." Applied after the claybar treatment, it provides excellent surface preparation for the Z2Pro and subsequent layers.

I'll maintain the results with a weekly quick detailing with Z7, Z6, and Z8, which takes less than one hour. Every 4 weeks or so, I'll add a coat of ZPro (with ZFX) after the Z7, and top with Z6 and Z8. I may include a coat of Z-CS, too.

My 132's sustained a bit of road rash and are going in for repair, hence the 18" Style 69's. I hope it's not too soon to put the 132's on, given the weather in New England.

I can't say enough great things about Zaino and Wayne’s Towels. Outstanding products, outstanding customer service. In fact, I sent Sal Zaino an email on Friday evening, asking if it was OK to use Z8 after Z-CS. Sal responded within an hour, giving me the go-ahead.

Thanks to Silver 5, I just ordered a set of clear side markers on eBay, to eliminate the "golf ball textured" look. Also, again thanks to the fine folks on X5world, I just ordered a set of Bosch Icons.

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Old 04-22-2007, 08:00 PM
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Old 04-22-2007, 08:04 PM
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Man..all the work sure paid off!! Looks great Ken! Btw, why aren't the 192s on yet?
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Old 04-22-2007, 08:16 PM
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Man..all the work sure paid off!! Looks great Ken! Btw, why aren't the 192s on yet?
Thanks.

Road rash is getting repaired.
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Old 04-22-2007, 08:28 PM
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Looking good! Hope you get a long string of great weather days to enjoy your shiny ride.
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Old 04-22-2007, 08:46 PM
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Yo Ken,
Helluav job you did! Looks great!

I must say you have the Z kit in full compliance, ...

I must be a cheap/lazy azz as all I use is Z2, some Z6 on
occasion, and some Z8 once in a while. Must be my budget
constraints.

You gotta get some sharper focus on that lil'pocket cam,
my Friend!

Seabiscuit looks Titz, however. Go take a Percocet!
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Old 04-22-2007, 09:02 PM
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Old 04-23-2007, 12:35 AM
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Great Job! I wish I had the time and patience for that quality of work. Someday it will get the respect it deserves from me.

BTW Remus exhaust looks sweet!
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Old 04-23-2007, 02:22 AM
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Man, that's looks good. I feel like such a neglectful parent. I've got to set aside some TLC time for the X5. I was looking at my Remus today and they are badly in need of metal polish and now seeing yours all mirror shiny, I feel even worse.

Your Euro clears looks, to steal a phrase, titz.
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