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Blue Slate 6MT after Zaino (Z2, Z5, Z7, ZFX, clay bar)

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Old 12-04-2006, 01:15 PM
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No garage?
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 02:36 PM
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No garage?
I have one in my parent's house in San Francisco. I live in an apartment further south in San Mateo, where I have a carport.
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 03:07 PM
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You use it to remove or strip the car of wax. Otherwise use a good car wash soap.
+1. The reason you use Dawn's is because it's made to break down oil, grease, and wax where as normal car wash formulas are made specifically to retain wax. If you're going to use Zaino, you should use Dawn's to get rid of prior wax.
 
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I purchased the Z5 to remove swirl marks on my black 03 G. I found that it didn't remove any swirl marks at all. Then I learned from a fellow member and professional detailer that Z5 simply attempts to hide swirl marks and does not remove them whatsoever.
Yep, same thing here. The best combo I have found for my black sedan is the Meguiars #9, followed by the NXT. The Z5 is just ineffective and a waste of time IMO. The #9 blends and fills swirl nicely though.
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:58 PM
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Yep, same thing here. The best combo I have found for my black sedan is the Meguiars #9, followed by the NXT. The Z5 is just ineffective and a waste of time IMO. The #9 blends and fills swirl nicely though.
I purchased a Porter Cable and Poorboys SSR 2.5 & 2 to remove the swirl markers rather than just fill and hide them.
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 04:04 PM
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I purchased a Porter Cable and Poorboys SSR 2.5 & 2 to remove the swirl markers rather than just fill and hide them.
Man, you're brave. I wouldn't touch a G's clear coat with a machine. It's the thinnest crap I've ever seen on a car. Hand application only for me.
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 04:41 PM
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Man, you're brave. I wouldn't touch a G's clear coat with a machine. It's the thinnest crap I've ever seen on a car. Hand application only for me.
Nah, not brave.......just a lot more educated on detailing thanks to Kevin (Picus112).

https://g35driver.com/forums/showpos...59&postcount=2
https://g35driver.com/forums/repairing-detailing-diy/105461-detailing-caring-your-ride.html
 

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Old 12-05-2006, 05:00 PM
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Man, you're brave. I wouldn't touch a G's clear coat with a machine. It's the thinnest crap I've ever seen on a car. Hand application only for me.
Hmm, first time I've heard that. Contrary to what our mentor Picus112 has taught us.
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 05:07 PM
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IIRC Kevin has measured the paint profile.
I don't think there's any problem.
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:29 AM
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My '03.5 is thin. Maybe I got a paint lemon, but it is the most fragile finish I've had on any car. And I've owned a few.
 
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