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My LS460 got the Zaino treatment.

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Old 06-26-11, 11:06 PM
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Default My LS460 got the Zaino treatment.

I spent the last 2 days doing layers of Zaino Z2, ZCS, Z6, and Z8. I actually ended up doing 3 layers of Z2 polish with layers of z6 gloss enhancer in between. I then added 2 coats of ZCS sealant and 2 coats of Z8 grand finale spray. As usual I am blown away by the quality of the product, how easy it was to use, and the results.
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I have used Zaino on my dark colored cars with amazing results but have never been able to match the mirror type effect that you get with darker colored cars. I still cant match it but after incorporating the ZCS and Z8 grand finale spray has allowed me to step up the glossy look of the paint and help boost the reflective qualities.
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Amazing job!
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Wow, amazing. I see now the next wax product I have to buy.
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amazing results. I gotta get a bottle of that stuff
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I just Zaino'd my LS460 last night as well although with my daily drivers, I use the Zaino All In One product. I don't have enough time/too lazy to do all the steps for my daily drivers although I had to use their clay bar to get some stuff off the paint. However, I have used all of the products you stated above and love them. I had a black IS before the LS and Zaino worked great. However, black cars for a daily driver are a pain to keep clean and every imperfection shows up which is why I switched to white or even silver in the future.
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WOW!! That is an impeccable shine. NICE work!!
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come on get us some nice high res shots now
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Just like glass. Good job! We would enjoy some full car pics.
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Originally Posted by Nick2JZ
Amazing job!
Originally Posted by 305Busa
Wow, amazing. I see now the next wax product I have to buy.
Originally Posted by jadu
amazing results. I gotta get a bottle of that stuff
Originally Posted by patgilm
I just Zaino'd my LS460 last night as well although with my daily drivers, I use the Zaino All In One product. I don't have enough time/too lazy to do all the steps for my daily drivers although I had to use their clay bar to get some stuff off the paint. However, I have used all of the products you stated above and love them. I had a black IS before the LS and Zaino worked great. However, black cars for a daily driver are a pain to keep clean and every imperfection shows up which is why I switched to white or even silver in the future.
I will admit that even though the white never shines like a dark colored car it is so much lower maintenance

Originally Posted by iceman76
WOW!! That is an impeccable shine. NICE work!!
Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by zeeshan66
come on get us some nice high res shots now

I only have a simple point and shoot

Originally Posted by Silverpaws
Just like glass. Good job! We would enjoy some full car pics.
I will try to post some. I was just looking for detail reflection shots
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Simply amazing! It's a lot of work to do all those coats (and Z6 in between), indeed it can take days, but isn't it worth it?

Awesome, thank you for sharing!
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Thanks buddy. It is a labor of love. I just buy myself 2 of those 20 oz red bulls and take my time. I would do a layer of Z6 and then apply the Z2 right after. I would go back into the house and let it dry for 15 minutes and then go back and remove the Z2 and add another coat of Z6 . My garage was at 103 degrees at 1 in the morning ( gotta love AZ summers) and I just kept on going.

I have to admit I was pretty happy with the ZCS. It does make the car shine like a layer of Z2 polish had been applied but it doesn't have that super smooth slick feeling when you rub your finger tips against the car. This is why the Z8 spray works so well immediately after the ZCS dries and cures

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