Recent content by Radian78

This was a few days after I applied Z-CS (over a previous coat of Z-AIO) on our Mazda 3. Just did a wash & applied some Z8... then brought out my old but trusty Canon A75 (only 3mp) and tripod. I tried some different angles and had some fun capturing the tail lights and such. Enjoy!

I posted this one on the machine polishing group, but thought it's actually more of a product review. So I'm reposting it here... especially since I have seen very little reviews on System One and the X3 polish. So I've been wanting a rotary for a while... but was afraid to make the leap...

So I've been wanting a rotary for a while... but was afraid to make the leap. I've been polishing with my 7424 using Green (medium) and Blue (polish) Edge pads. My polishes have been Poorboys SSR 1 and SSR 2.5. I got pretty good results on the cars I did, but the PC just takes a long time...

Greetings! I haven't posted a Click & Brag in a while... here's one with our new Mazda 3. I loved the old one (`05 2.3 liter manual) Unfortunately, we then t-boned a lady who ran a stop sign. 6 hours later, she was still 3x the legal limit. That was my first `real` accident...

Greetings! On the last couple cars I detailed, I noticed a strange haze appearing after applying Z-AIO to the windows. (sorry no pics yet on this) I applied it to the paint and glass at the same time, then buffed out after waiting until it wipes off clear. However it leaves a hazy appearance...

Greetings all :) This time a Lexus ES 350 in red... which I thought was plain at first. But then I spotted the beautiful flake in this paint. This car could've used a polish, perhaps just with SSR1 or so. Maybe next time ;) Process: Paint: - Wash with Z7 - Clay where needed -...

Greetings everyone! I'm starting to get some business from work, and this collegue happened to have an `05 Lexus IS250.... in black! I was pretty apprehensive to do a black car, but I think it turned out nice. You can sure see EVERYTHING on a black car... sheez! This is my first `full`...

My first `real` customer, a guy from work who only wanted his Ford Explorer waxed. I couldn't stand not cleaning wheels, tires and the interior, so I did that as well. I picked up PlastX, Eagle One tire and wheel cleaner, and Mother's Back to Black trim restorer at the local AutoZone...

Greetings, I've been having some issues trying to figure out how to get Z16 on my tires. The Zaino site recommends a `sponge`. I tried the regular Yellow/Green scrubby you use in the kitchen, but it tears up the yellow side and also just soaks up the Z16. I feel like I'm wasting the...

Yesterday I had an awkward situation happening, I wanted to see your guys' opinion on this. A few weeks ago, I bought a bunch of Zaino products, plus a PC and two Edge polishing pads. Yesterday a family friend comes by and says `Hey I heard you got a buffer... are you using it right now...

Last weekend I got to use my new 7424 for the first time on our swirled purple Mazda 3s: With a green edge 2k pad + Z-PC I went to work. :waxing: Being a noob I had a bit of a hard time trying to determine pressure, duration and size of work area. I tried light & medium pressure, but...

I have a 2005 purple Mazda 3s... did a complete Zaino treatment on it by hand, including Z-PC, please see my previous post for details: http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/87405-purple-mazda-3s-zaino.html However I still have significant swirl marks I'd like to get out. For this purpose...

I have a 2005 purple Mazda 3s... did a complete Zaino treatment on it by hand, including Z-PC, please see my previous post for details: http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/87405-purple-mazda-3s-zaino.html However I still have significant swirl marks I'd like to get out...

Hi I'm a newbie when it comes to car detailing. A few weeks ago I asked for some opinions on the Zaino process and got some great responses. Here thus are the results... unfortunately it just started drizzling so no sun pics yet (this is Oregon) paint: - Dawn wash - Clay (Clay Magic)...

Hi there! We recently purchased a 2005 Mazda 3s, in dark blue/ purple. The paint pretty much does not bead, and has swirl marks all over the car (not very deep though). I've included pictures of the car after I washed it today. (no wax of any kind). The close-ups are the door, and the bumper...