AJ_Gil
02-26-2007, 08:54 AM
I'm getting my Magnum ready because next week I'm getting together with the S.E. LX forum guys for the Mopar Nationals. I just thought I'm post the process I use to get a non-garaged daily driver ready to show. I only go to 2-3 shows a year (A.D.D. makes sitting around painful lol) and use them as an excuse to really G.I the car.
Since it's been a year since becoming a Zaino convert I started Friday after work washing it with Dawn (to remove old wax) and a through clay bar (this REALLY smooths the paint and I don't completely dry the car after the Dawn wash). I use a capful of Zaino car wash in water for spray on lube then wash it again when I'm done....under the cover for the night.
Saturday I head over to a local (free) parking garage (shade & HID lighting for detail). The finish is in good shape so I start with 2 coats of Z2 Pro with a wipe of Z6 detailing spray in between (really adds to the finish) I add the ZFX drying accelerant but usually take a break and work on something else to give the Z2 a bit more time to set up. I use Klasse acrylic to do all the plastic (head, tail lights, windows etc) and have a beer (or 2). Finally I hit it with a coat of the Z8 finale spray and finish it with the new ZCS clear seal (fantastic for any finish).
It looks pretty darn good but since it's a show I'll put it back under the cover and repeat the process Sunday with one coat of Z2, Z8 & ZCS.
Before you think I'm completely nuts doing all this #1 the Zaino stuff is remarkably easy to use and each session tales about 2 CDs and a 6 pack. For me it's theraputic and the end result CANNOT be beat! :wax:
The last time I did this 3 months ago (minus the claybar & Dawn) I got a late model "Best in Show" and for the late models it's all about appearance. Everybody has cool mods.
Anyhow, I thought I'd share how I prepare the car & what I use. The final word is that Zaino will keep tight beads for 4 months in the finish killing Florida sun and the most I ever got from any product before Zaino (and I tried them all) was quality beading for 1 1/2 months tops.
Next week I wash it, give it a shot of the Z8, clean the interior and 'ol Maggie will be standing tall !!!
Since it's been a year since becoming a Zaino convert I started Friday after work washing it with Dawn (to remove old wax) and a through clay bar (this REALLY smooths the paint and I don't completely dry the car after the Dawn wash). I use a capful of Zaino car wash in water for spray on lube then wash it again when I'm done....under the cover for the night.
Saturday I head over to a local (free) parking garage (shade & HID lighting for detail). The finish is in good shape so I start with 2 coats of Z2 Pro with a wipe of Z6 detailing spray in between (really adds to the finish) I add the ZFX drying accelerant but usually take a break and work on something else to give the Z2 a bit more time to set up. I use Klasse acrylic to do all the plastic (head, tail lights, windows etc) and have a beer (or 2). Finally I hit it with a coat of the Z8 finale spray and finish it with the new ZCS clear seal (fantastic for any finish).
It looks pretty darn good but since it's a show I'll put it back under the cover and repeat the process Sunday with one coat of Z2, Z8 & ZCS.
Before you think I'm completely nuts doing all this #1 the Zaino stuff is remarkably easy to use and each session tales about 2 CDs and a 6 pack. For me it's theraputic and the end result CANNOT be beat! :wax:
The last time I did this 3 months ago (minus the claybar & Dawn) I got a late model "Best in Show" and for the late models it's all about appearance. Everybody has cool mods.
Anyhow, I thought I'd share how I prepare the car & what I use. The final word is that Zaino will keep tight beads for 4 months in the finish killing Florida sun and the most I ever got from any product before Zaino (and I tried them all) was quality beading for 1 1/2 months tops.
Next week I wash it, give it a shot of the Z8, clean the interior and 'ol Maggie will be standing tall !!!