Can Someone help me out w/the Acronyms?! And a Process

[ekrispin]

These are some of the ones I keep seeing. I just bought a 05 Black coupe with aero package. Im new to detailing, and I'd like to understand the process. I understand it takes allot of work and patients, but if I can get some stuff to help, and a process so that im not doing unnecessary stuff, that would be sweet. Unfortunately, I don't have a garage so that kinda sucks. Anyhow id love to know what all the following acronyms mean, it would go a long way to understanding your posts. Also if there are any good DIY threads you know of, please send them my way.

MF towels

IG

Z5

Z2

DA

PC

Anything else you can think of I should know of, or buy please let me know,

Thanks
Eric

[GEE35FX]

Here are some of them

MF towels= microfiber towels

IG

Z5= Zaino Polish

Z2- Zaino Polish

DA

PC= Porter Cable random orbital polisher

Here are the Zaino Products:
ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive for Z-2, Z-3 & Z-5 * NEW *
Z-1 Show Car Polish LOK Pre-Cleaner and Gloss Enhancer
Z-2 Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Finishes
Z-3 Show Car Polish for Regular Paint
Z-5 Polish for Swirl Marks & Fine Scratches
Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray
Z-7 Show Car Wash
Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
Z-10 "Leather in a Bottle" Treatment and Conditioner
Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish
Z-14 Plastic-Magic Cleaner & Polish
Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
Z-18 ClayBar
#314 Custom 4x5 Polish Applicator

[darnelled]

This is a really good forum for your detailing issues. Of course they are partial to meguiar's products, but they have some very helpful vids on using the PC and other topics you'll want to know about if caring for a black car.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/

[Joaquin03]

DA = Dual Action... referring to a buffer

www.detailedimage.com

www.autopia.org

also.. i would read this thread in its entirety...

Ask a Professional Detailer...

[Scrooge]

MF towels =Microfiber towel

IG= Invisible Glass

Z5= Zaino Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches

Z2=Zaino Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes

DA= Dual action- Porter Cable 7424, Ultimate detailing machine

PC= Porter cable 7424

[Scrooge]

Get a:

Clay bar
Lots of microfiber towel
Metal polish
A good sealant
A good wax
Tire dressing
Trim dressing
A protectant
Leather cleaner and conditioner
wheel brush
drying towel
Car soap
wheel cleaner
all purpose cleaner

[never gone]

Originally Posted by Scrooge

Get a:

Clay bar
Lots of microfiber towel
Metal polish
A good sealant
A good wax
Tire dressing
Trim dressing
A protectant
Leather cleaner and conditioner
wheel brush
drying towel
Car soap
wheel cleaner
all purpose cleaner

and a big icy cold glass of pepsi, my beverage of choice during a detail.

[MidnightG35X]

http://www.autopia.org

Probably has the largest detailing following. Some sick cars in the click and brag section.

[kernel]

Detail University is good as well. They have a sticky with a ton of acronyms here.

[InLU]

I know this is a lot more info than what you asked for but this covers just about all the acronyms you can think of

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...1-26-07-a.html

Oh and instead of using any type of towel to dry your car i would recommend using this. Works great and you never have to touch your car after you wash it.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100530552

[Scrooge]

Originally Posted by InLU

I know this is a lot more info than what you asked for but this covers just about all the acronyms you can think of

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...1-26-07-a.html

Oh and instead of using any type of towel to dry your car i would recommend using this. Works great and you never have to touch your car after you wash it.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100530552

Sears have one for cheaper.

[InLU]

^^^ Oh sure now you tell me