I just ordered Vintage
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Accumulator said:Except for lbls1 who wants me to use it on the previously referred-to vehicles
Heh heh, couldn't resist
But seriously.. yeah, unless somebody is getting a finish as close to flawless as the paint can stand (and that's under demanding lighting, not fluorescents and probably not under just halogens either) then it'd be a complete waste of money. And I can't help but wonder about using it on customers; vehicles- will they pay for a difference that they almost certainly won't appreciate? (Yeah, an expert, looking at paint they're familiar with, would appreciate the difference, but those folks are few and far between.)
AHHHHHHH HAAAAAAA ....
My friend is in fine form!!!!!! Accumulator buddy!!!! Here is where I stand with the case of the original paint...as well as addressing the rift about prep work being essential.
First of all, I believe Ron stated it. You will need to have the prep right for your paint, because the EGZymols, especially the white carnauba compounds will amplify your paint issues...more so than many of the other lsp's that I've had experience with. You do not want to put the zymol on heavy swirls or poorly prepped paint in hopes that it will cover the mistakes. An EGZ will not do this for you. The EGZ carnaubas are less forgiving and will not hide moderate issues. Just as many of their higher level waxes can bring out hidden paint rendering qualities, they can also show up some of your inherent paint limitations, including missed swirl lines etc.
Now, in contradicting this last statement, and to my friend Accumulator. In the spirit of keeping everything original, I would not recommend doing anything that would risk ruining your paint condition, especially if you feel that the paint would not tolerate an abrasive preparation. However, you should definitely do your best to prep the paint with the most appropriate means, such as with hand polishing and with zymol's cleaner and filler product. With a optimally prepped paint surface, you can still enjoy the talents of an EGZ, just as long as you know your paint limitations (we ALL have our limitations, even though we don't like admitting them!)
Now....see Accumulator...I told you that you couldn't get rid of me that easily!!
Heh heh!!!! Lol!!!!!!!!!
CalgaryDetail
Mike
lbls1 said:
i was waiting to see how long it would take you to post...
so the countdown is now to friday, i have a midterm sat so i will be working on my car sat after noon :woot:
stiffdogg06
New member
Must be nice to order from Zymol and get it within 1 week or so.
CalgaryDetail
Mike
stiffdogg06 said:
well its not here yet, but when it comes il let you know how it feels :heelclick
calgarydetail said:
Sorry if you had to wait Mike. Blame my employer for banning the Internet. I have to wait a whole day during the week to get updated.
I am excited that this is Finally going to be a reality!!!!! I can imagineits cold up there, and if its too cold to do a full-out detail, then I guess you could wait until spring. Maybe you could do a quickie with hand prepping someone's car, and then the Vintaaaaaghe...just to wet your taste buds!!!
CalgaryDetail
Mike
lbls1 said:
its getting cold here, heck we had snow last night. the great part about calgary is that we get chinooks, it wont be too too long before we have values inthe plus' should be nice enought to do an onr wash, and detail.
plus my buddy owns a coin operated wash and he lets me wash it there for free :lol (dont worry i bucket wash), I also get to polish and stuff, its all heated so life is good... i will find a way to use vintage
That's great. Wish I had that kind of luxury. Although I have a garage, it isn't heated so it can get brutally cold in there. Thus my waxing season will end on November as it usually does. I'm scheduled to give the signature car a (perhaps the last this season) Vintage session this friday (you don't want to know how I have to schedule everything!!!!!).
But the good thing is that vintage lasts and it looks great when its old.
But the good thing is that vintage lasts and it looks great when its old.
CalgaryDetail
Mike
lbls1 said:
that sucks your car is getting put away, we have already done that with my dads jag, so no pics of it and vintage till summer.
Im really looking forward to seeing how long vintage lasts, i have a few cars that need waxing :clap: it will be a good test in the harsh calgary winter
Well not exactly put away. I'll have it out once in a while when there's no snow, salt or rain, but in terms of joyriding and trips (and detailing) then ya I'd say it sucks. Also the sun angle is trickier so no bright pics unless I just get really lucky!
Yup I guess the calgary winter would make a great proving ground!
Yup I guess the calgary winter would make a great proving ground!
Accumulator
Well-known member
calgarydetail- What are you planning by way of prep?
lbls1- It just figures that the two vehicles I'd consider using this stuff on can't take abrasive prep :sadpace:
lbls1- It just figures that the two vehicles I'd consider using this stuff on can't take abrasive prep :sadpace:
CalgaryDetail
Mike
Accumulator said:
my car needs a good polish, and the wolfgang sealent needs to be stripped. (its like 2 or 3 weeks old).
I have some menzerna i have not tried so I think i will give it a shot, then I willapply hd-cleanse, yeah i know its a pita. :furious: . Then i was going to wax...ohh and i will clay before the polish. I can get the elasti clay up here soi will use that :woot2: (sory had to tease)
dont worry when it comes, and i have time to work on my ca there will be like a million pics
CalgaryDetail
Mike
ok heres another update, I have been checking this like a hawk. (like evry 30 min). Even today there have been a few updates. So here it is
Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
WINNIPEG,
MB, CA 31/10/2007 13:12 A HOLD HAS BEEN REQUESTED. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO RELEASE / THE RECEIVER HAS AGREED TO ACCEPT THE DELIVERY CHARGES
31/10/2007 13:12 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY / RELEASED BY CLR AGENCY. NOW IN-TRANSIT
31/10/2007 11:08 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY / SHIPMENT SUBMITTED
so basicly the item is through customs I just need to pay a millon bucks to get it. Im going to call ups today to see if I can pay ocer the phone or if I have to wait for the invoivce.... i hope I can pay over the phone
EDIT: so I called ups, they said I could pay my duty now so i did not have to deal with it later and have my package late. She said it was ok. so the duty is paid, its in canada and should be on time. So friday here we come. Im super excited.... to bad i have to study all day for a midterm
Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
WINNIPEG,
MB, CA 31/10/2007 13:12 A HOLD HAS BEEN REQUESTED. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO RELEASE / THE RECEIVER HAS AGREED TO ACCEPT THE DELIVERY CHARGES
31/10/2007 13:12 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY / RELEASED BY CLR AGENCY. NOW IN-TRANSIT
31/10/2007 11:08 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY / SHIPMENT SUBMITTED
so basicly the item is through customs I just need to pay a millon bucks to get it. Im going to call ups today to see if I can pay ocer the phone or if I have to wait for the invoivce.... i hope I can pay over the phone
EDIT: so I called ups, they said I could pay my duty now so i did not have to deal with it later and have my package late. She said it was ok. so the duty is paid, its in canada and should be on time. So friday here we come. Im super excited.... to bad i have to study all day for a midterm
Accumulator
Well-known member
calgarydetail- Heh heh, sounds like you might be a little distracted when doing that studying 
Glad to hear things are all sorted out with UPS.
Glad to hear things are all sorted out with UPS.
imported_series1
New member
Finally! I am excited for you. You have to post up pictures of just the vintage cause it looks so cool! Ha, I bet that UPS guy/girl is gonna get jumped.
Harry Houdini
New member
series1 said:
:har: :sign
CalgaryDetail
Mike
im going to sit on my roof and wait.. when they come i will jump out and... ohh wait that may scare them, they ,ay drop it then im going to be really sad lol.
but i will post a ton of pics I promise.
and thanks everyone who has stuck in with me this far, i dont htink i could have done this alone (actully i know i couldnt, i needed the help with the CC compnay, tanks guys and gals)
but i will post a ton of pics I promise.
and thanks everyone who has stuck in with me this far, i dont htink i could have done this alone (actully i know i couldnt, i needed the help with the CC compnay, tanks guys and gals)
imported_series1
New member
HAHA! I could picture it being something like this.
Calgarydetail: Peeks out window
UPS: Rolls up in front of house, gets package and walks to the door
Calgarydetail: Breaks the front door down or jumps out a window, Bolts to the UPS person "gimme, gimme, gimme"
UPS: "calm down, calm down" Gives calgarydetail package and runs away
Calgarydetail: Runs inside house locks himself in a room, opens the box, pulls out the vintage. "Yessss, yesss, my preciousssssssss"
Calgarydetail: Peeks out window
UPS: Rolls up in front of house, gets package and walks to the door
Calgarydetail: Breaks the front door down or jumps out a window, Bolts to the UPS person "gimme, gimme, gimme"
UPS: "calm down, calm down" Gives calgarydetail package and runs away
Calgarydetail: Runs inside house locks himself in a room, opens the box, pulls out the vintage. "Yessss, yesss, my preciousssssssss"