ASTIG_Z

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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:


Side Panel:


1/4 panel front + hood:


rear 1/4 panel: (I am a darky filipino! haha...)


Front grill and hood:


roof pic:


rear bumper:


whole car:


Another random pic:

ANXIOUZ

iTrader: (13)

Dang dude. Nice. I'll bring my car by so you can practice some more.

ASTIG_Z

iTrader: (8)

bring it on anxiouz...you know i have the time...haha

masterj26

iTrader: (20)

The first pic is my favorite

diwun67

iTrader: (13)

Beautiful!

ASTIG_Z

iTrader: (8)

thanks guys, i'm not much of a photographer but it'll do.

jamaicanj

iTrader: (3)

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??

cz3ch

That is purely sick!!... and gorgeous btw!

ASTIG_Z

iTrader: (8)

Thanks! I had to use ALOT of elbow grease, but it was worth it. The porter cable (random orbiter polisher machine) would make everything MUCH more easier. Thats the only thing i would change in the whole process.

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!

thank you sir! =)

aDDandrew

iTrader: (3)

LOL, for a sec I thought you had a white car, seeing the first picture.
Really nice work tho.

IzYou

iTrader: (22)

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.

Ed 718

iTrader: (32)

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.

IzYou

iTrader: (22)

I would like to see that as well. I have a bunch of Meguars stuff since that is what I used before switching to Zaino. I have their complete kit with all the steps and such.

ASTIG_Z

iTrader: (8)

yeah for sure...the meet is still on right?

lets do this ed...BTW, i am not bashing Meguairs or anything like that. I always used Megs for all my car care needs. Since you know about my work situation and the fact that I have alot of time on my hands, I opted to try it out. We will see how everything turns out in a couple of weeks (In terms of Durability).

Ed 718

iTrader: (32)

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.

gregtotheb

iTrader: (49)

looks great man!

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Beautiful. How many miles on the car?

ral

iTrader: (5)

1st pic looks like a mirror from a glance

ASTIG_Z

iTrader: (8)

Thanks!

Right now i have 35K on the odo. Bought her in May of 05'. I am a clean freak though when it comes to my cars. Black is ALOT of work. Thanks MSGT! haha

350z00m

iTrader: (3)

you missed a spot!.. j/k ! haha looks good bud 8)