Help me with my first serious detail

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BoNgBlAzE

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Hey guys, I dont post much but I have been reading the board alot lately and yesterday I went out and bought a PC 7336. How does this sound for my first detail with it? I have a black grand prix gtp and It has quite a few swirls/light scratches.





Wash with Dawn

1- Mothers Clay Bar

2- DACP with yellow CMA pad

3- Meg #9 2.0 with white CMA pad

4- Zaino quick detail spray

5- Zaino Z1

6- Zaino Z2

7- Meguairs High tech yellow wax



How do these steps sound? Anything I should add or change?

Thanks alot
 
BoNgBlAzE said:
Wash with Dawn

1- Mothers Clay Bar

2- DACP with yellow CMA pad

3- Meg #9 2.0 with white CMA pad

4- Zaino quick detail spray

5- Zaino Z1

6- Zaino Z2

7- Meguairs High tech yellow wax
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I don't use DACP, #9, etc., nor do I own a PC, so I can't comment on that. But ...

- Apply Z6 before and after Z2

- Do you not have ZFX? It will let the Z2 set-up a lot faster. (Look at the Zaino site, if you're not familiar with it.)

- Have you considered Z5 before Z2? Lots of folks seem to recommend it for the 1st Zaino step on a dark-colored car.
 
Just my opinion, but since you are going to be polishing the paint with DACP and/or SMR, I wouldn't do the Dawn wash. Just use regular car wash.



If you work the DACP well, you will probably not need to use the #9 afterwards either. Just assess your paint after you are done with the DACP. I have never had to go over it with SMR.



I am not a Zaino user, but I think Lynn has answered those questions.
 
Oh yeah, BlackRegal's post tweaked my memory. You'll probably want to Dawn wash after DACP and/or #9 because they both have oils and fillers.
 
BoNgBlAzE said:
Thanks guys, Will I have any problem with the high tech yellow wax over the zaino?
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Just make sure you don't "BoNgBlAzE" before you start your detail! Hey, at least you won't be using a rotary :lol :lol :lol
 
I cant find DACP in any stores near me so I am going to use #9 with a yellow pad. Should I follow that with Show car glaze and a white pad or just go straight to the zaino process?

thanks
 
You don't want to put a glaze on your car before you put Zaino because the Zaino won't bond with the car's paint. Also, per BlackRegal, wash your car after the #9 to remove the oils/fillers.



I agree with Lynn that Z1 then Z5 then Z2 is great. I have never used ZFX but I think that Z cures pretty quickly anyways, provided that you use thin coats.



Lots of differing opinions regarding topping Z with a wax but it's up to you. I have actually topped Z with PPG and thought it looked even better.
 
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