Does anyone have any views on how good / different the finish is between these products. I use Autoglym now, and wondered if Zaino is realy a major improvement / stepup from Autoglym, or if they are realy around the same level (eg is Autoglym a mainstream average product and Zaino some sort of high end mega product). - regards
1st Opticoat Porsche by detailien (from dusk to dawn)
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Lowejackson
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My understanding is that Autoglym is similar to Klasse (http://autopia-carport.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=1933&highlight=autoglym+klasse). Klasse is comparable to Zaino. I have used Autoglym but not Zaino (yet). The advantage is Zaino would seem to be it lasts longer and you can get a lot of help and support from people on Zaino/Klasse on this forum. BTW Zaino can be bought in Germany http://www.viper-lifestyle.de/zainoengl.htm.
I like the Autoglym Super Resin Polish and Glass Cleaner. I am not keen on the shampoo, I prefer P21S (http://www.iauto.co.uk/Page/Contents.html) shampoo. I have also had great success using Blitz wax (http://www.frost.co.uk) instead of the Autoglym Gloss. Blitz seems to give a deeper richer shine and appears to last longer.
Steven
Alfa 164
I like the Autoglym Super Resin Polish and Glass Cleaner. I am not keen on the shampoo, I prefer P21S (http://www.iauto.co.uk/Page/Contents.html) shampoo. I have also had great success using Blitz wax (http://www.frost.co.uk) instead of the Autoglym Gloss. Blitz seems to give a deeper richer shine and appears to last longer.
Steven
Alfa 164
It's very difficult to compare the the real image of how a car looks with photos. If you're very happy with the Autoglym, then that's great. There may not be any need to try Klasse, Blackfire or Zaino. However, if you just like to experiment, then by all means give one or all of them a try. Laters
kc's
New member
Hi to all my friends & forumer....sorry for the short silence...
It has been the most hectic months of my life...i have a series more to come (to be exact half of dozens review yet to be written)...this is one of 3 i did in a 3 days roll - detailing marathon during Hari raya holiday...where everyone suppose to take a break..but instead of breaking myself
I wish to have the luxury of keeping the cars for days or weeks to detail one...but i do not have the luxury of time .
this indeed is an added pressure, further more I have to complete my task from Dawn to Dusk...wouldnt you like the phrase "take yr own sweet time"..no way...we took close to 24 hours to complete this detail
Another...exotic encounters
Cayman S
plenty of visible swirls & hologram on this Porsche
Look at the right side rear quarter - scratches
close up pic..
stains on side air induct..impossible for hands to reach
some of the visible TOGWT
wax residue on door protector trims guard
more TOGWT stains on the signal light crevice are
TOGWT stains in between bumper & body crevice
more wax residue found on rubber lining
begin with onr wash
3 cloth
before wash
after....dirt collect & stay trapped beneath
how to remove wax residues
agitate Power clean & loosen with brushes
side air duct
hard to reach area - with brushes you can
more hard to reach area - but with brushes you can
more hard to reach area - but with brushes you can
front air induct area
cleaning yr plates is good, as it will be obvious & otherwise it stand out once the whole car being detail
ensuring...each part is clean meticulously
moving to petrol cap area
more brushes
side step
and with ONR... for weekly cleaning is simple effortless
more cleaning at bonnet area
door jam
It has been the most hectic months of my life...i have a series more to come (to be exact half of dozens review yet to be written)...this is one of 3 i did in a 3 days roll - detailing marathon during Hari raya holiday...where everyone suppose to take a break..but instead of breaking myself
I wish to have the luxury of keeping the cars for days or weeks to detail one...but i do not have the luxury of time .
this indeed is an added pressure, further more I have to complete my task from Dawn to Dusk...wouldnt you like the phrase "take yr own sweet time"..no way...we took close to 24 hours to complete this detail
Another...exotic encounters
Cayman S
plenty of visible swirls & hologram on this Porsche
Look at the right side rear quarter - scratches
close up pic..
stains on side air induct..impossible for hands to reach
some of the visible TOGWT
wax residue on door protector trims guard
more TOGWT stains on the signal light crevice are
TOGWT stains in between bumper & body crevice
more wax residue found on rubber lining
begin with onr wash
3 cloth
before wash
after....dirt collect & stay trapped beneath
how to remove wax residues
agitate Power clean & loosen with brushes
side air duct
hard to reach area - with brushes you can
more hard to reach area - but with brushes you can
more hard to reach area - but with brushes you can
front air induct area
cleaning yr plates is good, as it will be obvious & otherwise it stand out once the whole car being detail
ensuring...each part is clean meticulously
moving to petrol cap area
more brushes
side step
and with ONR... for weekly cleaning is simple effortless
more cleaning at bonnet area
door jam
kc's
New member
cleaning make easy esp with ONR ...as you do not require to rinse
before
ta da
& more
as for wax residue on door & plastic trims
recommending you ONR & light claying...slowly & steady
you remember the story of hare & tortoise
for it takes slow & steady to win the race
more wax residue....on rubber.... lot of stress in cleaning it..
i have seen personally some famous detailed clean it with Super degreaser .....& other shops..with kerosenes
I dont doubt it work .....but why so aggressive ....why uses more harsh cleaners
I uses POWER CLEAN & with microfibers...wiping down
pic before
POWER CLEAN & brushes
to remove previous dressing & residues ...preparing the surface
protected.....
tada
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Cleaning the wheels
Quote:
major reason for damaged wheels is ?instant gratification?. Many detailers just want to spray a product on, and rinse it off, and expect to have wheels that look like new. This is a main reason for detailers to choose extremely harsh wheel cleaners and to barely dilute them. They figure the stronger the chemical, the better the wheels will come out. They also spray wheel cleaners on a very hot wheel. Also, because some detailers want to rush through the job, they spray ?all 4 wheels? at once and let the product sit on them. This will also quickly lead to etched and damaged wheels. You need to be smart and realize this is not a good idea and also realize that some degree of agitation is needed to release some of the brake dust
for the complete wheels detailing pls read more here Car detailer: Wheels detailing - simple as 123
before pic
with onr....is it effective enough
judge for yourself
look at what have i collected
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
moving on to interior
did u just notice there is switch to turn off passenger airbag
I doubt most Malaysia do not realise it is not for killing spouses but child seat..just in case
seats
wipe down & protected by leather protectant plus
interior
and transforming to cup holder
ta da
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Moving on the paint work
plenty of swirls from washing
more
more from A frame
more scratches & swirls on rear right 1/4 panel
visible hologram
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
long scratch repair
more
before
ta da
& more
as for wax residue on door & plastic trims
recommending you ONR & light claying...slowly & steady
you remember the story of hare & tortoise
for it takes slow & steady to win the race
more wax residue....on rubber.... lot of stress in cleaning it..
i have seen personally some famous detailed clean it with Super degreaser .....& other shops..with kerosenes
I dont doubt it work .....but why so aggressive ....why uses more harsh cleaners
I uses POWER CLEAN & with microfibers...wiping down
pic before
POWER CLEAN & brushes
to remove previous dressing & residues ...preparing the surface
protected.....
tada
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Cleaning the wheels
Quote:
major reason for damaged wheels is ?instant gratification?. Many detailers just want to spray a product on, and rinse it off, and expect to have wheels that look like new. This is a main reason for detailers to choose extremely harsh wheel cleaners and to barely dilute them. They figure the stronger the chemical, the better the wheels will come out. They also spray wheel cleaners on a very hot wheel. Also, because some detailers want to rush through the job, they spray ?all 4 wheels? at once and let the product sit on them. This will also quickly lead to etched and damaged wheels. You need to be smart and realize this is not a good idea and also realize that some degree of agitation is needed to release some of the brake dust
for the complete wheels detailing pls read more here Car detailer: Wheels detailing - simple as 123
before pic
with onr....is it effective enough
judge for yourself
look at what have i collected
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
moving on to interior
did u just notice there is switch to turn off passenger airbag
I doubt most Malaysia do not realise it is not for killing spouses but child seat..just in case
seats
wipe down & protected by leather protectant plus
interior
and transforming to cup holder
ta da
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Moving on the paint work
plenty of swirls from washing
more
more from A frame
more scratches & swirls on rear right 1/4 panel
visible hologram
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
long scratch repair
more
kc's
New member
under halogen lighting
special pad flown in from US...3'' on small & curvy areas...esp on this ride
Initially I started compounding with Lake country double sided wool pad & maybe give Megs M105 a try...but due to the vinyl verandah & goes thru heat ...high temperature cakes up everything & causes more holograms...
I swap to Optimum Hyper spray polish ....excellent working time ... heat & dry resist...with this advantage.. i finish the car
Pic before
after
Compounded with OPTIMUM SPRAY HYPER COMPOUND
tada
finish
with the help of this phenomena spray polish & compound
see closely again
before
after
before
after
remember this pic
surprise
great looking paint
now time ...is the constant challenge...i face....dusk is coming
sunset boulevard
tada is the
reflections of the hood
rememeber the scratches & swirls on rear right 1/4 panel
hmmmmmm
tada
front
rear hood
emblem pic before
now
a careful inspection carried out prior coating
Finally after a close & detail inspection
say bye bye to wax
special pad flown in from US...3'' on small & curvy areas...esp on this ride
Initially I started compounding with Lake country double sided wool pad & maybe give Megs M105 a try...but due to the vinyl verandah & goes thru heat ...high temperature cakes up everything & causes more holograms...
I swap to Optimum Hyper spray polish ....excellent working time ... heat & dry resist...with this advantage.. i finish the car
Pic before
after
Compounded with OPTIMUM SPRAY HYPER COMPOUND
tada
finish
with the help of this phenomena spray polish & compound
see closely again
before
after
before
after
remember this pic
surprise
great looking paint
now time ...is the constant challenge...i face....dusk is coming
sunset boulevard
tada is the
reflections of the hood
rememeber the scratches & swirls on rear right 1/4 panel
hmmmmmm
tada
front
rear hood
emblem pic before
now
a careful inspection carried out prior coating
Finally after a close & detail inspection
say bye bye to wax
kc's
New member
sun is down....dusk is on the way
rear 1/4
side door
front
the wheels is also coated
far far away ...galaxies pics
another black beauty
black stallion
please pay attention to the dots on the centre
it is a reflection
of this leaking ceiling...
an elegant emblem for an elegant ride
tada my friend
see you in our next detailing voyage again
Bon Voyage
imported_kakeuter
New member
Very nice work, well documented write-up as well. That car turned out great.
Can't wait to see the next write-up.
Can't wait to see the next write-up.
bmw5541
New member
Awesome job once again KC.:thumbup:
imported_RaskyR1
New member
Great work KC! Gotta love the Opti-Coat! 
imported_Flash Gordon
New member
Nice work K.C. :soldier:
kc's
New member
thanks buddy..yuppp more to come
thank you sir
Great work KC! Gotta love the Opti-Coat!
thanks buddy...for your constant encouragement...& certainly agree
thanks buddies
kc's
New member
thank you sir for your kind words