damn you did an awesome job....... the final result is what i made me want a black car for so long

 

did you use the pc with zaino?? a lot of the write ups i read say not too but i never understood why??

 

No, I didn't. Some say there is too much wasted product when using the PC with waxes/sealants. I just prefer hand application.

 

Just a couple of questions on your process and potential alternatives. Instead of PM's I'd figure I'd post in here for future reference. Hopefully it can help others.

With regard to

Could an alternative be ?

Poorboys SSR 2.5
Poorboys SSR 1
Zaino Z5
Zaino Z2
Finish with Z6

Or another alternative

Zaino Z-PC
Zaino Z5
Zaino Z2
Finish with Z6

Just a little FYI for everybody else, this is what my car looks like prewash

Thats the front quarter panel.

This is the rear hatch area. This was after a wash with dawn soap, followed by claybar.


The front is more severe for obvious reasons. I would assume for the rear I wouldn't need to start, for example, with SSR2.5 but more like SSR 1 ?

I guess I'm debating between PB's SSR and Zaino Z-PC because there isn't anyway, at least for me since I haven't used it, to gauge how abrasive Z-PC is. What I like about PB's SSR is they tell you the level of abrasiveness compared to their other products. With the SSR you can judge more or less which one to start with where as with Zaino it is, what it is. I would assume it's a mild abrasive and that stems from it's directed use. According to them it should be worked in until the desired result is achieved i.e. keep applying it until the swirling is at a reasonable point where possibly Z5 could "hide" the swirls.

Thoughts ZaneO, or anyone for that matter?

 

wow that turned out very well

 

ZPC is mild. You will definitely need a more abrasive polish (like SSR 2.5) to begin with, and it may take multiple passes before moving to a milder polish.

 

I REALLY need to invest in a PC.

 

damn i wish you were in fl i would gladly stroke you a check to detial my car

 

Thanks again ZaneO.

 

when i pick up my jaw off of the floor, i'll tell you what i think...












THAT'S ******* AMAZING! i love you dude! you're my idol!

 

Zane0 + Black F-body =