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Spring Detailing
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. Thanks for looking.
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Last edited by Verbalkint; 04-22-2007 at 08:48 PM. |
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One more...
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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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Road rash is getting repaired.
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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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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! xoxo OlUncMtr |
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Looking Good!!
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Gorgeous!!
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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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Dear Mr. F-150, I may only have 225 hp but I sure owned you back when it snowed. Regards, X5 3.0i Bellevue, WA p.s. with Toyo Proxy s/t's on |
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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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