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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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???
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Josh
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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
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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.
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So the only thing you applied by machine was the swirl remover, the rest was done by hand? Sounds tedious but worth the results.
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