Recommendations for burgundy BMW 528?

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TiredNGrouchy

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I told my hair stylist (stylist is her title, she just cuts my hair) I'd detail her BMW 528 at some point in the next month. My normal process would be wash, clay, Blackfire SRC applied via rotary, Zaino Z-2 Pro, ZCS, and then Z-8 (I've already examined the car). But I'd like to do something special for her that really makes her car pop. Any ideas? Maybe Blackfire carnauba over the ZCS and skip the Z-8? Or should I just say screw it, she won't notice the difference, and save myself from some extra work?
 
ive done one of those BMW's in that color... and what really made the metallic flake pop and the color "wake up" was the Pinnacle Carnauba Finishing Glaze.
 
TiredNGrouchy said:
I told my hair stylist (stylist is her title, she just cuts my hair) I'd detail her BMW 528 at some point in the next month. My normal process would be wash, clay, Blackfire SRC applied via rotary, Zaino Z-2 Pro, ZCS, and then Z-8 (I've already examined the car). But I'd like to do something special for her that really makes her car pop. Any ideas? Maybe Blackfire carnauba over the ZCS and skip the Z-8? Or should I just say screw it, she won't notice the difference, and save myself from some extra work?
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Zaino is not my thing, but from what I have read/heard, the Z-2 Pro, Z-CS, Z-8 seems to be considered to be a terrific look.
Maybe you should just quit there.
In fact, if you have the full Zaino line, I would use Z-PC if needed or Z-AIO if the paint isn't bad enough to require the Z-PC.
Also, according to Zaino, you need to use either ZFX or Z-AIO when using the Zaino system on the vehicle for the first time. :dunno:
If you top it with a carnauba, the wax will probably be gone in a month and the Zaino will be what you will be seeing anyway.
 
I concur with you she will not see any difference in the finish as she has nothing to compare it to, previous work that you have done on her car...I would just stick with what you have it sounds like a good plan of attack.

The only thing that I like to add to what you have that will give some pop to the paint is a pure glaze...this is done right before you do the LSP.
 
Beemerboy said:
The only thing that I like to add to what you have that will give some pop to the paint is a pure glaze...this is done right before you do the LSP.
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Would you use a glaze in a Zaino process?
Seems like the chance of affecting the durability would outweigh any possible appearance benefits.

Like I said, Zaino isn't my thing, but most Zaino users seem to think the Z-2 Pro and Z-8 is about as good as it gets. :confused:
 
CharlesW said:
Would you use a glaze in a Zaino process?
Seems like the chance of affecting the durability would outweigh any possible appearance benefits.

Like I said, Zaino isn't my thing, but most Zaino users seem to think the Z-2 Pro and Z-8 is about as good as it gets. :confused:
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Charles I know nothing about Zaino and the Z-anything ratings.. I just made the suggestion as a good glaze adds pop to the paint, then that should be topped with some LSP product....not knowing Zaino's line maybe the glaze would create a bonding issue...I don't know that one for sure
 
Beemerboy said:
Charles I know nothing about Zaino and the Z-anything ratings.. I just made the suggestion as a good glaze adds pop to the paint, then that should be topped with some LSP product....not knowing Zaino's line maybe the glaze would create a bonding issue...I don't know that one for sure
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Personally, I think a glaze under a sealant would compromise the "bonding" of the sealant.
Since I have never used a glaze under a sealant, I can't say that for sure.
Just going by what I read on the internet and you know what that is sometimes worth. :D
 
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