Help critique my plan of attack!

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Car to be detailed: 2001 Acura Integra Type-R, Nighthawk Pearl black [metallic black with blue flake] with micromarring from previous owner's haphazard washing technique.



I have:

ZFX ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive

Z-2 Z-2 Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes

Z-18 Z-18 ClayBar

Z-6 Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray

Z-5 Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches



My current detailing arsenal is also comprised of:

#7 Meguiar's Showcar Glaze

#27 Meguiar's High-Tech Yellow Wax

Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax



I have plenty of applicator pads and microfiber towels. My question however, is what my method of attack should be. I do have some fine swirls, and I may use 3M SMR for that, I haven't decided. I could cover them up with the Z-5 application, but I'd rather get rid of them.



So, critique my method of attack:



Step 1: Wash with original blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid.

Step 2: Claybar using the Z-18 claybar and soapy water.

Step 3: Wash again with Meguiar's Gold-Class Car Wash Soap.



Steps one through three are pretty straight-forward, but my potential process after that step is somewhat confusing to me.



Step 3: (?) Use Z-2 with ZFX, then Z-5, and repeat ad nauseum?

Step 4: Use Z-6 Gloss Enhancing Spray.



My question is basically this: Is Step-3 correct? Is Z-2 to be used before Z-5, then repeat the Z-2 and Z-5 step many times? With the addition of the ZFX, I don't require long cure times, correct? How could I work the other parts of my detailing arsenal into my project? Would starting with #7 Showcar Glaze before the Z-2 and Z-5 be a good idea? Is NXT an acceptable topper for Zaino? I doubt I'd top it with NXT, but if the response is favorable, I may use #7 after the second wash.



In addition, I may be doing the same process to my wheels. Is Zaino durable under high-heat high-pollution conditions like wheels are? Should I buy a specialized wax for the wheels that can withstand these temperatures?



When all goes well, I'll be posting an interior help thread :)



Thanks for your consideration,

Ryan
 
You should wash, clay, swirl remover, 50/50 water and alcohol wipe down, and Z5/ZFX x 3 on a black car.



Do not use a glaze before Zaino. It bonds best to bare paint. Do not top Zaino with NXT. They are both sealants and NXT contains some solvents which will remove some of the Zaino you just applied.



Zaino will work fine on your wheels.



My suggestion is to do lots of searching on this site. Good luck :up
 
I would also like to incorporate Z-2 into my detailing. According to the Zaino website, Z-2 has greater optical properties than Z-5, and I should finish with that. My question here is:



Is the method of application Z-5, Z-5, Z-5, Z-5, Z-2 or is it Z-2, Z-5, Z-2, Z-5, Z-2, Z-5, Z-2?



Does it alternate, or do you layer Z-5 then top with Z-2? The site says you can do either-- but what's the best way?



Here is my process as of now:



Dawn Wash

Z-18 Claybar (Meguiar's Gold-Class soapy water as lubricant)

3M Swirl Remover, or comprable product

50/50 wipedown of alcohol and water

Z-5*

Z-2*

Z-5*

Z-2*

Z-5*

Z-2*

Z-5*

Z-2*

Ad infinitum.

Finish with Z-6 detailing spray



Is this correct?

*= with ZFX
 
I understand the coat limit, but what is the method of application? Is it Z-2 Z-2 Z-2 Z-2 Z-2 Z-5, or alternating between the two?
 
z-5 first, that is the swirl polish, always z-6 between coats. it enhances smoothness and optics. you don't need z-5 if you are happy with paint (swirls removed) that way you can get 3 coats of z-2 on with zfx in one day...then wash next week with z-7, z-2 and repeat every week for the rest of your life. :cool:
 
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