New Pics! Shiny Black!
, but hot damn if it didn't bead up!
08-23-04, 05:40 PM
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What is what is that??
Originally posted by sweetsc400
Thanks for the compliments everybody. Yes, I did it all myself, and I'd be happy to break it down
Here we go:
1) Wash with Dawn Dishwashing soap to remove all the prior wax. . .then dry it.
2) Clay Bar the entire car using Meguiar's Mild Clay Bar while spraying a mixture of P21S Conditioning Soap to lubricate the surface.
3) Washed the car. . .again. . .with P21S Conditioning Soap. . .By this step, your car will never be as clean. After steps 1 and 3, I found it very important to dry the entire car thoroughly, as water spots will really etch their way into your paint without any protective layer.
4) Using my Variable-speed Rotary Buffer, I bought a 3M Polishing Foam Pad to apply 3M Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover for Black Finishes. I sometimes made 7-8 passes. This step is they key, IMO. It's important to note that the 3M Perfect It product should be used for mild swirl marks, and not moderate/heavy. I thought I had mild swirl marks, soon I realized they were moderate, and some heavy. Nevertheless, the car has never looked better.
5) Inspect the car for any areas that need extra attention. For example: The front bumper cover of my car got extra attention because of the rock chips and bugs, etc.
6) Now it's Zaino Time!! Since Black Onyx is a One Stage paint (i.e., no clearcoat), I used Z-3 for Regular paint finishes. After applying the product evenly all over the car using up-down motions on the sides and bumpers, and front to back motions for the trunk-lid, roof and hood, I buffed it off using a Microfibre towel.
7) When the car is freshly wiped of Z-3, I went over it all with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to give it a three-dimensional look.
8) Once that dried, I followed with Z-5 to fill in the remainder of the swirl marks. Again, after the Z-5 dried, I followed with Meguiar's quick detailer and switched back to Z-3.
You can switch between the Z-3 (or Z-2 for clearcoats) and Z-5 as many times as you want. Zaino recommends that you always end on Z-3 or Z-2 because of it's better optical qualities.
That's about it. The paint is smooth as glass, and the reflection looks endless. I'm very pleased.
Thanks for the compliments everybody. Yes, I did it all myself, and I'd be happy to break it down
Here we go:1) Wash with Dawn Dishwashing soap to remove all the prior wax. . .then dry it.
2) Clay Bar the entire car using Meguiar's Mild Clay Bar while spraying a mixture of P21S Conditioning Soap to lubricate the surface.
3) Washed the car. . .again. . .with P21S Conditioning Soap. . .By this step, your car will never be as clean. After steps 1 and 3, I found it very important to dry the entire car thoroughly, as water spots will really etch their way into your paint without any protective layer.
4) Using my Variable-speed Rotary Buffer, I bought a 3M Polishing Foam Pad to apply 3M Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover for Black Finishes. I sometimes made 7-8 passes. This step is they key, IMO. It's important to note that the 3M Perfect It product should be used for mild swirl marks, and not moderate/heavy. I thought I had mild swirl marks, soon I realized they were moderate, and some heavy. Nevertheless, the car has never looked better.
5) Inspect the car for any areas that need extra attention. For example: The front bumper cover of my car got extra attention because of the rock chips and bugs, etc.
6) Now it's Zaino Time!! Since Black Onyx is a One Stage paint (i.e., no clearcoat), I used Z-3 for Regular paint finishes. After applying the product evenly all over the car using up-down motions on the sides and bumpers, and front to back motions for the trunk-lid, roof and hood, I buffed it off using a Microfibre towel.
7) When the car is freshly wiped of Z-3, I went over it all with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to give it a three-dimensional look.
8) Once that dried, I followed with Z-5 to fill in the remainder of the swirl marks. Again, after the Z-5 dried, I followed with Meguiar's quick detailer and switched back to Z-3.
You can switch between the Z-3 (or Z-2 for clearcoats) and Z-5 as many times as you want. Zaino recommends that you always end on Z-3 or Z-2 because of it's better optical qualities.
That's about it. The paint is smooth as glass, and the reflection looks endless. I'm very pleased.
But I have some questions... Sorry, but what is Zaino?? I have never heard of it but I want to try it on the MG.. looks like it can do wonders... also who makes the P21S conditioning soap?
Thanks..
Josh
08-23-04, 06:26 PM
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Re: What is what is that??
Originally posted by Senator
Once again, your car looks freakin' sweet.
But I have some questions... Sorry, but what is Zaino?? I have never heard of it but I want to try it on the MG.. looks like it can do wonders... also who makes the P21S conditioning soap?
Thanks..
Josh
Once again, your car looks freakin' sweet.
But I have some questions... Sorry, but what is Zaino?? I have never heard of it but I want to try it on the MG.. looks like it can do wonders... also who makes the P21S conditioning soap?
Thanks..
Josh
Try a seach for Zaino here on CL, you'll find that it's highly praised and commonly used. Zaino is arguably the finest "wax" out there. It's actually a polymer sealant, and not a wax. It generally provides better, longer-lasting, shiner protection. But it's expensive. I thin Zainostore.com is their website, check it out.
P21 makes the conditioning soap, as far as I'm conerned. Here's a link to check it out.
08-23-04, 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by Senator
Thanks mucho apperication over here.....
Did I ever mention how bad of a speller I am???
Josh
Thanks mucho apperication over here.....
Did I ever mention how bad of a speller I am???
Josh
Ain't no thang, man. . .
08-23-04, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by sweetsc400
Thanks for the compliments everybody. Yes, I did it all myself, and I'd be happy to break it down Here we go:
1) Wash with Dawn Dishwashing soap to remove all the prior wax. . .then dry it.
2) Clay Bar the entire car using Meguiar's Mild Clay Bar while spraying a mixture of P21S Conditioning Soap to lubricate the surface.
3) Washed the car. . .again. . .with P21S Conditioning Soap. . .By this step, your car will never be as clean. After steps 1 and 3, I found it very important to dry the entire car thoroughly, as water spots will really etch their way into your paint without any protective layer.
4) Using my Variable-speed Rotary Buffer, I bought a 3M Polishing Foam Pad to apply 3M Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover for Black Finishes. I sometimes made 7-8 passes. This step is they key, IMO. It's important to note that the 3M Perfect It product should be used for mild swirl marks, and not moderate/heavy. I thought I had mild swirl marks, soon I realized they were moderate, and some heavy. Nevertheless, the car has never looked better.
5) Inspect the car for any areas that need extra attention. For example: The front bumper cover of my car got extra attention because of the rock chips and bugs, etc.
6) Now it's Zaino Time!! Since Black Onyx is a One Stage paint (i.e., no clearcoat), I used Z-3 for Regular paint finishes. After applying the product evenly all over the car using up-down motions on the sides and bumpers, and front to back motions for the trunk-lid, roof and hood, I buffed it off using a Microfibre towel.
7) When the car is freshly wiped of Z-3, I went over it all with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to give it a three-dimensional look.
8) Once that dried, I followed with Z-5 to fill in the remainder of the swirl marks. Again, after the Z-5 dried, I followed with Meguiar's quick detailer and switched back to Z-3.
You can switch between the Z-3 (or Z-2 for clearcoats) and Z-5 as many times as you want. Zaino recommends that you always end on Z-3 or Z-2 because of it's better optical qualities.
That's about it. The paint is smooth as glass, and the reflection looks endless. I'm very pleased.
Thanks for the compliments everybody. Yes, I did it all myself, and I'd be happy to break it down
Here we go:1) Wash with Dawn Dishwashing soap to remove all the prior wax. . .then dry it.
2) Clay Bar the entire car using Meguiar's Mild Clay Bar while spraying a mixture of P21S Conditioning Soap to lubricate the surface.
3) Washed the car. . .again. . .with P21S Conditioning Soap. . .By this step, your car will never be as clean. After steps 1 and 3, I found it very important to dry the entire car thoroughly, as water spots will really etch their way into your paint without any protective layer.
4) Using my Variable-speed Rotary Buffer, I bought a 3M Polishing Foam Pad to apply 3M Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover for Black Finishes. I sometimes made 7-8 passes. This step is they key, IMO. It's important to note that the 3M Perfect It product should be used for mild swirl marks, and not moderate/heavy. I thought I had mild swirl marks, soon I realized they were moderate, and some heavy. Nevertheless, the car has never looked better.
5) Inspect the car for any areas that need extra attention. For example: The front bumper cover of my car got extra attention because of the rock chips and bugs, etc.
6) Now it's Zaino Time!! Since Black Onyx is a One Stage paint (i.e., no clearcoat), I used Z-3 for Regular paint finishes. After applying the product evenly all over the car using up-down motions on the sides and bumpers, and front to back motions for the trunk-lid, roof and hood, I buffed it off using a Microfibre towel.
7) When the car is freshly wiped of Z-3, I went over it all with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to give it a three-dimensional look.
8) Once that dried, I followed with Z-5 to fill in the remainder of the swirl marks. Again, after the Z-5 dried, I followed with Meguiar's quick detailer and switched back to Z-3.
You can switch between the Z-3 (or Z-2 for clearcoats) and Z-5 as many times as you want. Zaino recommends that you always end on Z-3 or Z-2 because of it's better optical qualities.
That's about it. The paint is smooth as glass, and the reflection looks endless. I'm very pleased.
So the only thing you applied by machine was the swirl remover, the rest was done by hand? Sounds tedious but worth the results.
08-23-04, 09:22 PM
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Great job on the detail. Black shows so much depth in the paint.
How much experience do you have with the rotary? When do you know you can step up to one after using a PC for so long?
How much experience do you have with the rotary? When do you know you can step up to one after using a PC for so long?
