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Some pics of my IS with Zaino

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Old 04-13-09, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by C-man jr
Okay, so with the minor scratches I would proceed like this:
(I am not a pro, just have taken good care of my own cars..)
- wash with Dawn (or Dinitrol if you have that) - to remove all grease and other residues
- go through with Z-18 claybar (and remember to use with water or something else that's wet)
- wash with Z-7
- apply Z-PC (if you have a machine I suggest you use it)
- apply Z-AIO
- apply Z-6 or Z-8
- apply Z-5 (since your car was granite)
- apply Z-6
- apply Z-5
- apply Z-6 and Z-8
and you're done! And I bet the scratches are gone
I'll give it a whirl when I get my car back. This will be my 3rd time starting from scratch with Dawn though. lol. I need to pickup some PC, AIO and some 8. :-)
Old 04-13-09, 12:25 PM
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Looks flawless!
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Old 04-13-09, 12:29 PM
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yup hella clean! Good Job!
Old 04-13-09, 11:48 PM
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Once again, thanks for the compliments to everyone
Old 04-14-09, 12:22 AM
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Looks great!
Good job, I love Zaino products
Old 04-14-09, 11:13 AM
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great job, the car is looking good
Old 04-14-09, 03:06 PM
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I haven't seen anyone mention Z-CS yet. Cuts down massive on time for me, just hard to see if you applied it right.
Old 04-14-09, 04:06 PM
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Very nice ride!! Good job!
Old 04-14-09, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AznJason
I haven't seen anyone mention Z-CS yet. Cuts down massive on time for me, just hard to see if you applied it right.
Haven't used Z-CS since I always take a lot of time for detailing my car so haven't felt the need to make the job quicker
Old 04-15-09, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by omarban
z-7 wash
z-18 clay
Z-PC
z-7 wash
Z-AIO
3xZ-2 PRO plus Z-FX + Z-6
Z-CS
I used Z-CS as the last layer of the detailing. It makes a high gloss.
Old 04-15-09, 10:05 AM
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I usually use the Z-8 as the last layer to get the gloss
Old 04-15-09, 11:38 AM
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holly crap, there is still snow on the ground and probably more to come.
I went to Finland in 2000 sucha nice place
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Originally Posted by juice14
I went to Finland in 2000 sucha nice place

Welcome again You probably didn't come by car I've seen an RX400h around here with California plates...
Old 04-15-09, 12:40 PM
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Excellent pics, love the clear tails and graphite wheels along with the European spec fender reflector.
Old 04-15-09, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by C-man jr
I usually use the Z-8 as the last layer to get the gloss
I applied Z-8 after a week of applying Zaino treatment. Once a month I reapply Z-8 to maintain the treatment. When I wash the car I ussually apply Z-6 after drying the car.


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