Torch Red Photos
#21
Originally posted by MustangDan@March 1, 2005, 5:39 AM
Never driven in the rain? This car was made to be driven, sun, rain, sleet or snow.
Never driven in the rain? This car was made to be driven, sun, rain, sleet or snow.
Killer finish, buddy! Good work(out).
#23
Originally posted by graphicguy@February 28, 2005, 3:32 PM
I've been using Zaino for about 7 years. I've yet to find anything better. Easy to put on....easy to take off.....best shine I've ever seen and lasts longer than anything I've ever used.
I've been using Zaino for about 7 years. I've yet to find anything better. Easy to put on....easy to take off.....best shine I've ever seen and lasts longer than anything I've ever used.
#24
Key is to not use any sort of compound that will "wear down" swirls. It's best to avoid the things that cause swirls to begin with. Swirls are caused by the rotating brushes in automated car washes (even those so-called "soft brush/cloth" places). Also, either use quality 100% cotton towels or quality microfiber towels for washing/drying and waxing. I like micorfiber for drying, but also like the synthetic chamois products like "the absorber".
Most other types of towels have ployester threads running through them, which will cause minute scratches in your finish.
Carnuba based waxes are fine. They just don't last very long. Plus, any carnuba wax will tend to "melt" (like any form or real wax) on your finish when they get hot. Most of the carnuba blends also leave the dreaded "white residue" in the crevices of your car. Zaino, on the other hand, does not.
#25
Originally posted by GTJeff+February 28, 2005, 10:06 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GTJeff @ February 28, 2005, 10:06 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-slavehand@February 28, 2005, 2:34 PM
Better than Wizards?
Better than Wizards?
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Shine Master and Mist-n-Shine.
#26
Try Diamon Luster. I've been using it my vehicles ever since the day back in '98 when my brand new GT was spray painted all over the hood, fender, door and windsheild, and then had 2 cans of latex paint poored ofer the cowel and hood. I can't even begin to describe how livid I was.... but I walked into several paint shops to see what might clean it off and most places suggested mineral spirits. I was affraid that still might be too harsh, so I kept asking around. One place recommended this stuff, and had a bottle on hand. It's a liquid wax, and with very little effort, it rubbed right off. Spray paint and latex... and the finish is slicker than grease owl poo. I'll swear by the stuff.... but granted, I haven't ever used Zaino, so I can't compair, but it's certainly a lot cheaper. $30 for a "10 year supply" I've had my 1 qt bottle for 7 years and I'm 2/3 the way through it.
Diamond Luster
Diamond Luster
#28
Originally posted by GTJeff@February 27, 2005, 9:27 AM
2 coats of Z10 on the interior...
2 coats of Z10 on the interior...
#33
Originally posted by RaGsHoCkEy88@February 27, 2005, 12:34 PM
5 coats what r u trying to make the car invisible?? jkjk it looks GREAT
5 coats what r u trying to make the car invisible?? jkjk it looks GREAT
#34
Originally posted by GTJeff@February 27, 2005, 9:18 AM
Just got done putting on coat number 5 of Z2...
Just got done putting on coat number 5 of Z2...
#35
PonyGirl,
Zainos not really a wax. The more coats you put on the smoother and flatter the surface gets as it is able to fill in the valleys in the paint more and more. To a point of course! I'm not sure where the point of no return is, but I bet my PERSONAL point will be around coat 4, maybe 5... Future applications will not require so many layers as you will only be touching up the finish instead of "building" it.
Zainos not really a wax. The more coats you put on the smoother and flatter the surface gets as it is able to fill in the valleys in the paint more and more. To a point of course! I'm not sure where the point of no return is, but I bet my PERSONAL point will be around coat 4, maybe 5... Future applications will not require so many layers as you will only be touching up the finish instead of "building" it.
#38
Originally posted by RRRoamer@March 7, 2005, 8:22 PM
Jeff,
You can always bring up the ole 'If I wasn't polishing my car I would be drinking at the bar...' excuse!
Jeff,
You can always bring up the ole 'If I wasn't polishing my car I would be drinking at the bar...' excuse!
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