That's interesting Wayne, I never really found that. Ever since I got my PC, I haven't polished my car by hand.

 

It was Kevin that got me thinking that way, about not using Zaino with the PC.

 

So you don't use the PC on your G at all, or you just use another polish/wax with it?

 

Correct Shane, if it had swirls in it or minor scratches I would use the PC with another type of product since Zaino has nothing to really remove swirls. Then I would finish with Zaino by hand.
Zaino is the best for lasting a long time and I like the look it gives.
My 05 has never been touched by my PC so far.

 

^ actually zaino has the zpc which removes swirls..i havent used it but there was a thread just posted on the zpc's results.

 

Done! Only problem is with this kind of shine, any imperfection shows up. Just noticed I have what looks like a tiny spot of glue on the nose. Had not even noticed it before, now it stands out like a sore thumb.

Also noticed a couple of light scratches on the trunk that were probably put on there when they were tearing off the shipping plastic. You can only see them when the light hits it at just the right angle. Not worth messing with.

 

Zaino is absolutely no more difficult to use than any wax or synthetic car care product.

The key is to use as little as possible. You should just barely be able to see a slight haze when you apply it. It's best to use a damp applicator (I dampen the applicator w/ some Z6) to apply the Z2 because this will allow you to put the thinnest coat on.

When you do it this way, it comes off super easy. If you need to use a lot of muscle or a Porter Cable to remove it, you have used WAY too much. I can probably apply about 3 coats to my car w/ 1 oz of Z2.

As for the imperfections, try Z5 first which hides minor swirls then a coat of Z2 on top of that.

 

Originally, I used Z5 for the swirl marks on my Black Obsidian Sedan. I was never happy with the results. Then I learned from our detailing G35Driver expert (Picus112) that Z5 does nothing more than attempts to "hide" the swirl marks, rather than remove them. Picus112 recommended Poor Boys SR2 and SR2.5 and it worked EXTREMELY well.

 

3 coats with 1 oz. of Z2!

Hmmm... I must have put it on too thick then cause I used 2 oz. of Z5 and about 1 1/2 oz. of Z2 putting to do a single coat of each.

 

zaino is time consuming, but SOOOO worth it. the shine on the car was incredible after 3 coats of z2.

of course i had help - i think my arms would of fallen off if i did it myself

 

I personally think that Zaino is not time consuming......at least no more than any other polishes and waxes. Before I purchased my PC, I applied Z2 & Z5 to my G by hand and I found it VERY to apply and to wipe off. I think that there is a general misconception that Zaino applications are torture. And if you want it to cure faster (becuase the temps are colder), just use ZFX.

 

Exactly Shane, when applying more abrasive compounds for swirl removing that is where the PC earns it's great reputation. Picus112 is the man , we can learn so much from the "Detailing Guru" and he certainly has been so helpful with our group.
For the application and removal of Zaino I always found it a piece of cake doing it by hand. You apply so little and it buffs off so easily by hand. .

 

Reading your mind....

 

I used the PC for removing the swirls and for the even application of the FMJ sealant I used before waxing. I agree about Kevin. I've only communicated on line but boy have I learned a lot. I know that I can compound way better than they detailing guys that did my car the summer of '05.

 

I have been to 2 detailing meets with Kevin showing us some tricks and answering all our silly questions and I have learned so much. If at all possible I will make it to every Detailing meet where Kevin will be showing and sharing his magic.