Newb using Zaino on a SB Z...(56k...do it and weep)
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So I finally tried to do the whole Zaino process after seeing IzYou's thread about the Zaino meet coming up in May. And after reading countless threads about Zaino, I finally took the plunge and bought the ZKIT-1 from www.lazaino.com.
Mind you, that I was always use Meguiar's (sp?) products along with a porter cable 7424.
Well boys and girls, here it is...the final result after using and following Zaino's recommended instructions.
1) Wash with dawn dishwasher soap,
2) Claybar with Z-18
3) Wash car with Z-7
4) spray and wipe the whole exterior with Z-6
5) polish car with ZFX + Z5 (x2)
6) spray and wipe down exterior with Z-6 again.
7) polish car with ZFX + Z2 (x1)
It took me about 5-6 hours with waiting for the polish to cure and eating out with my friends. They all thought i was crazy for taking all day to do this....but it was well worth it. I was surprised to see the end result. I have NEVER seen my Super Black Z shine and reflect light so well!
me and bob marley smoking a phat one on my hood...haha:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/004.jpg)
Side Panel:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/022.jpg)
1/4 panel front + hood:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/047.jpg)
rear 1/4 panel: (I am a darky filipino! haha...)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/040.jpg)
Front grill and hood:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/031.jpg)
roof pic:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/045.jpg)
rear bumper:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/036.jpg)
whole car:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/062.jpg)
Another random pic:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/152.jpg)
Mind you, that I was always use Meguiar's (sp?) products along with a porter cable 7424.
Well boys and girls, here it is...the final result after using and following Zaino's recommended instructions.
1) Wash with dawn dishwasher soap,
2) Claybar with Z-18
3) Wash car with Z-7
4) spray and wipe the whole exterior with Z-6
5) polish car with ZFX + Z5 (x2)
6) spray and wipe down exterior with Z-6 again.
7) polish car with ZFX + Z2 (x1)
It took me about 5-6 hours with waiting for the polish to cure and eating out with my friends. They all thought i was crazy for taking all day to do this....but it was well worth it. I was surprised to see the end result. I have NEVER seen my Super Black Z shine and reflect light so well!
me and bob marley smoking a phat one on my hood...haha:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/004.jpg)
Side Panel:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/022.jpg)
1/4 panel front + hood:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/047.jpg)
rear 1/4 panel: (I am a darky filipino! haha...)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/040.jpg)
Front grill and hood:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/031.jpg)
roof pic:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/045.jpg)
rear bumper:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/036.jpg)
whole car:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/062.jpg)
Another random pic:
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/152.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ocdavid/148.jpg)
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Originally Posted by jamaicanj
It looks great and now I am feeling inspired. Now that you have gone thru the process...is there anything that you would do differently??
I do however want to ask the zaino representative at InYou's meet about that. In reality, you dont use alot of the product at all. just light thin coats...with the porter cable, it might waste alot of the product. << dont quote me on that though.
Thanks again for the words!
Originally Posted by cz3ch
That is purely sick!!... and gorgeous btw!
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I can't see the pictures since I'm at work but looking forward to them Oscar! PM me for the time and place I can bring my car over for some Porter Cable action. heh Let me know man. I just did one coat of Z2 then Z6 on wednesday after I installed my spoiler. I zanoid my GT'7s too only one coat though since I did it after 4:30 P.M. after work.
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Originally Posted by IzYou
I can't see the pictures since I'm at work but looking forward to them Oscar! PM me for the time and place I can bring my car over for some Porter Cable action. heh Let me know man. I just did one coat of Z2 then Z6 on wednesday after I installed my spoiler. I zanoid my GT'7s too only one coat though since I did it after 4:30 P.M. after work.
Originally Posted by Ed 718
Ok next time we have a product test Oscar I use Meg's and you use Zaino and we see which works better......I'm serious too I want to compare too see which is better.
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Yeah same here nothing but Meg's on my car but I never had the option of a side by side comparison so that would be great. I have a 4 step process with a orbital buffer that I use which has yeilded awesome results.
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Originally Posted by gregtotheb
looks great man!
Originally Posted by davidv
Beautiful. How many miles on the car?