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Picture of my new GS350 -WooHoo!

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Old 07-22-07, 08:29 PM
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Default Picture of my new GS350 -WooHoo!

Put three coats of Zaino on over two days. More picts to follow.
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If it wasn't for the hazy early morning weather, the reflection of the building across the street would look much better.
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Looks great. How did you use the Zaino? What combination
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Lookin' good
Old 07-22-07, 08:49 PM
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Looking great! How much it cost you for the Zaino?
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Originally Posted by bozer
Looks great. How did you use the Zaino? What combination

Method of applying Zaino: BTW, I am not fanatical about using Zaino (i.e. apply on a weekly or monthly basis) but I am a long time Zaino user and highly recommend these products (ZFX, Z1, Z2, Z5, Z6 & Z7).
I'm sure the other products work well but I've only used the ones previously mentioned.

Of course, when applying Zaino always use 100% 'Made in the USA' cotton applicators and white towels.

- Washed car with Dawn dishwashing liquid.
- Found no reason to clay (paint was smooth both to touch and using the plastic wrap test).
- Mixed ZFX and Z2 (enough for two coats).
- Applied ZFX & Z2.
- Took 2 hours to dry and them wiped off (put too thick of a coat on the car).
- Applied Z6 to entire car.
- Waited 30 minutes and then applied 2nd coat of ZFX/Z2 combination.
- Wiped off an hour later.
- Applied Z6 to entire car.
- Waited a couple hours and then applied Z2 only. Let the polish sit on the car overnight and wiped off the next morning.
- Applied Z6.
- Done.

Next weekend, I plan on applying three coats of Z2 only. That should be enough until next December/January. Each coat takes 10-15 minutes to apply and another 25-30 minutes to take off and apply Z6.

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Old 07-23-07, 07:05 AM
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wow...

that's not being fanatical?!?!
Old 07-23-07, 07:16 AM
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Talking Fanatical-Yes!

Originally Posted by Yang1815
wow...

that's not being fanatical?!?!
I agree. I plan on buying some Meguiars NXT and giving our 1 week old car a coat today after I wash it. That's all the time and energy I can afford!
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Wow...Looks very nice..congrats.
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Now the things to consider doing:
1. Tints?
2. Nav Hack?
3. New HID's for Low and Fog Lights.
4. 3M Bra?
5. Low Dust Pads? (Trust me you'll need these for the wheels)
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Looking sharp and shiny there! Great color choice.
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Great color choice, congratz!
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we have identical twins!
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Is that the base non-nav model? I don't see the park assist sensors.

How much did you negotiate at Longo?


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