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  1. 03-06-2007, 12:40 AM #1
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    Zaino Rocks! Thank you Token! (pics galore)

    Got the hemiwagn back last Wed and Token was convinced Zaino was the way to go. Well he could not have been more right!

    Last Sunday, Token gave the hemiwagn the ultra-ultra treatment.

    It was more than worth the effort -- thank you Token for making my baby look soooooo good.

    It was a long day since no step was spared. My garage was built in 1929 and is only 18' x 18' with brick walls and wood roof. We had to turn the car around about six times to get both sides. It was also COLD outside, but we had a kerosene heater and high watt halogen lighting that kept the inside of the garage warm. Plus Tim Horton's coffee, eh!

    Pictorial chronicle below: (I usually post smaller pics but these shots need a larger size to do them justice)

    Token dusted the car with a California duster an did an initial coat of Z6:


    Using the porter cable -- not essential but makes for an excellent job -- besides Token could give classes on how to use this thing...


    Here is reflection shot after just one coat:


    Special note--you do not use a lot of this stuff. Token puts it on so thin you can hardly see the product but it does haze over. This reflection shot of the roof is BEFORE the 2nd coat of Zaino was buffed off!


    Here's another roof reflection shot after 2 coats of Zaino. You can see the wood roof construction of the old garage here.


    Photographers know that pictures of flames are hard to capture. Remember that kerosene heater I mentioned? Here's are shot of it reflected on the door panel: I love this shot!


    And a short vid of the side after, I think 3? coats.


    Some pics of the new hood. Man look at the reflection of the bricks. Incredible!


    Closer shot:


    more detail:


    There are more pics of the afternoon and evening's work to come -- they will blow your mind!! I'll add to this post tomorrow.
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    2006 Magnum SRT8 "HEMIWAGN"; HalfFast Performance built: Frank Racing Extreme Heads, Scudd Cam & Ported Intake; lafrad Tuned, Paramount Performance 4400TC & Valvebody. Best 1/4: 11.065 @ 123.54 MPH, 1.560 60' 3755lbs with driver
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  2. 03-06-2007, 12:41 AM #2
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  3. 03-06-2007, 01:29 AM #3
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  4. 03-06-2007, 01:30 AM #4
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    man i love your new hood and good work!!!!!!!!!
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  5. 03-06-2007, 09:15 AM #5
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    Looks amazing Greg... beans to Token..when the next available booking? lol


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  6. 03-06-2007, 09:18 AM #6
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    No thanks necessary, it was fun!

    You should dig through the pics you took and post one that shows the reflection. LOL

    Seriously the car looks fantastic. The new hood is just incredible.

    I love the way it looks really black, and the metallic pops when you look at it from any angle. The Zaino just added another layer of depth to an already great looking finish.

    With the heater and the lamps the inside of the garage maintained about 60° and was very comfortable to work in. Especially with the outside temps somewhere around 27°.

    The car was already very clean, but for anyone who wants to know, the steps we took were:
    1. California Duster
    2. Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray)
    3. Z-PC (Fusion Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover) On Orange Lake Country Pad
    4. Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray)
    5. Z-5PRO (Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches) On White Lake Country Pad
    6. Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray)
    7. Z-8 (Grand Finale Spray Seal)
    8. Z-2PRO (Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes) On Black Lake Country Pad
    9. Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray)
    10. Z-8 (Grand Finale Spray Seal)
    11. Z-2PRO (Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes) On Black Lake Country Pad
    12. Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray)
    13. Z-8 (Grand Finale Spray Seal)
    A couple more coats of Z2PRO and the finish will look just amazing.

    You can click on any of the products above to find more information about each one.

    More information about the pads used can be found HERE
    FRI Econo Heads & FRI Sidewinder: Installed @ BFNY by Hemi31 with special guest Fnkychkn, JBA Shorties, JBA/HHP hi-flow catted mids, stock SRT8 cat-back, C&L CAI.
    HUGE thanks to Hemiwagn and HalfFast Performance for making it all possible.
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  7. 03-06-2007, 09:24 AM #7
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    Greg, did you have more than just the hood painted? Your finish looks so smooth, love it.
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  8. 03-06-2007, 09:24 AM #8
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    That looks awesome!! I am definitely going to give Zaino a try this spring.

    Thanks for posting the step by step, Token!
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  9. 03-06-2007, 09:34 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by krcossin View Post
    Greg, did you have more than just the hood painted? Your finish looks so smooth, love it.
    In addition to painting the hood brilliant black, the entire car was clear coated by the concepts on wheels guys.

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    What's on the lift?
    A '68 camaro 396 SS convertible. Documented car with original drivetrain intact (396/325 4spd). Good driver (but needs a full resto).
    2006 Magnum SRT8 "HEMIWAGN"; HalfFast Performance built: Frank Racing Extreme Heads, Scudd Cam & Ported Intake; lafrad Tuned, Paramount Performance 4400TC & Valvebody. Best 1/4: 11.065 @ 123.54 MPH, 1.560 60' 3755lbs with driver
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  10. 03-06-2007, 09:55 AM #10
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    LOL! You guys are nuts... Applying that Zaino is sure a process it seems, however it looks like its well worth it.

    Stock catback, and stock drivetrain
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  11. 03-06-2007, 09:56 AM #11
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    Great Googley Moogley that looks amazing!!!! Dave... when ya gonna do my car? (j/k)

    Still hoping to be able to go to PW this weekend and see that beast in person!
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  12. 03-06-2007, 10:15 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Magma View Post
    Great Googley Moogley that looks amazing!!!! Dave... when ya gonna do my car? (j/k)

    Still hoping to be able to go to PW this weekend and see that beast in person!
    Whats PW? Is there something goin on that I missed? I knew It, ever since the other white mag showed up to the LMC meet I felt like I was bein pushed away. LOL! Only kiddin A-holes!~

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  13. 03-06-2007, 10:27 AM #13
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    Performance World at the International Centre on Airport Road. The show is this weekend and Greg has his car in the Concepts on Wheels booth... nice!
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  14. 03-06-2007, 11:26 AM #14
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    Day 2 pics

    The finished product:
    2006 Magnum SRT8 "HEMIWAGN"; HalfFast Performance built: Frank Racing Extreme Heads, Scudd Cam & Ported Intake; lafrad Tuned, Paramount Performance 4400TC & Valvebody. Best 1/4: 11.065 @ 123.54 MPH, 1.560 60' 3755lbs with driver
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  15. 03-06-2007, 11:55 AM #15
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    Here's hoping its not snowing when it goes on the trailer!
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