Hi everybody. I just purchased the Zaino ultimate kit and, bought some z8, and some z-pc to take out the scratches on my car. I have been searching through this site as to how to apply and, what to start with first. It seems everybody has a different approach. So my question is what do I start with first? I know the first two steps. Wash,clay. Then what do I do next? I would like to use the Z-pc since I bought. Also my car is a 2001 Lexus GS 300(platinum/silver) Also have some oxidization on the headlamps, what Zaino products would work best for this? I will be doin everything by hand. Thank you.
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imported_Puckman
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After wash and clay you would then want to use the ZPC to attempt to remove what you can by hand. I agree with Bryan in that a machine is necessary to fully remove any scratches or surface marring but work it as aggressively as you can going over spots that need it a few times. I also agree that linear motions are best when doing this by hand.
After you polish the vehicle you then want to do a Z6 wipedown to try to clean the surface of anything left behind and to get the paint as clean as you can. ZAIO is the better next step but I don't know if the Ultimate kit includes that product. After Z6 (or ZAIO) I would go with 3 layers of Z5Pro with ZFX. Z5Pro has some limited swirl hiding abilities and might help the appearance if you couldn't remove all the marring. Remember - use extremely thin layers of application with these sealants. It should go on so thin you have a hard time seeing it on the surface. That's also true with ZPC in that a little does better than a lot.
After about a week you might want to then add a layer or two of Z2Pro for some extra depth and shine. After each weekly wash and dry do a Z8 wipedown as a quick detailer.
After you polish the vehicle you then want to do a Z6 wipedown to try to clean the surface of anything left behind and to get the paint as clean as you can. ZAIO is the better next step but I don't know if the Ultimate kit includes that product. After Z6 (or ZAIO) I would go with 3 layers of Z5Pro with ZFX. Z5Pro has some limited swirl hiding abilities and might help the appearance if you couldn't remove all the marring. Remember - use extremely thin layers of application with these sealants. It should go on so thin you have a hard time seeing it on the surface. That's also true with ZPC in that a little does better than a lot.
After about a week you might want to then add a layer or two of Z2Pro for some extra depth and shine. After each weekly wash and dry do a Z8 wipedown as a quick detailer.
imported_memnuts
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This is a good read for new Zaino users. :xyxthumbs
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Th task at hand (polishing) can be achieved by hand application but will require a great deal of elbow-grease and time. Rather than using the supplied cotton applicator I would just use a hand size folded soft terry cotton. As this towel becomes used, flip to a clean surface and move on.
The thread listed above will give you some specific instructions on the usage of all the items you received in your kit.
Most of all have fun and enjoy your task.
Welcome to Autopia.
You Choose: Zaino Store
Th task at hand (polishing) can be achieved by hand application but will require a great deal of elbow-grease and time. Rather than using the supplied cotton applicator I would just use a hand size folded soft terry cotton. As this towel becomes used, flip to a clean surface and move on.
The thread listed above will give you some specific instructions on the usage of all the items you received in your kit.
Most of all have fun and enjoy your task.
Welcome to Autopia.
wannafbody
wannafbody
Invest in getting a PC or Ridgid 2611 from Home Depot and a couple white and orange LC pads. With ZPC you'll have your car looking Zainoific in no time. Apply Z5P/Z2P by hand.
imported_agentf11
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Wash Z7
Clay
ZPC
ZAIO
Z2P
Z6
Z5P
Z6
CS
Z8
This is the order I use. If you are not using any of the products just skip that step. All of Zaino's products are very concentrated so apply them all sparingly. If you have any specific Q's please feel free to PM me.
Zaino sells a plastic polish which would work great on your headlight covers but if you do not have that try ZPC or Z-AIO.
Clay
ZPC
ZAIO
Z2P
Z6
Z5P
Z6
CS
Z8
This is the order I use. If you are not using any of the products just skip that step. All of Zaino's products are very concentrated so apply them all sparingly. If you have any specific Q's please feel free to PM me.
Zaino sells a plastic polish which would work great on your headlight covers but if you do not have that try ZPC or Z-AIO.
azenthusiast
New member
I would not recommend doing it by hand. I have done my Jeep twice, once with a buffer and once by hand. The machine took less time and looks a hundred times better.
Cleaning Fool
New member
If I had to go back to the hand method I would have given up on polishing long time ago
azenthusiast
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tre619 said:
Many people on here swear by the UDM or PC. I don't personally own one or have experience with one, but I saw no one had responded. I actually used a basic orbital from the 90's on my first try and it went well for me. Many of the newer models, they swear it is almost impossible to damage paint with. I just started out with extremely light pressure and was careful to only use what was necessary. It took a lot of time, but I kept my paint intact and it looks great. Hopefully someone else will chime in with some more experienced advice.
tre619 said:
I bought a UDM last October. It did a fine job but I wish I would have spent $100 extra and bought a Flex. As far as damaging your paint, with a PC or a UDM, so long as you don't go more aggressive than a light cutting pad (with Lake Country pads that is the Orange pad), even a novice should feel safe that they will not damage their paint. With a Flex, the first time you use it, don't use the highest setting. It will take you longer but you may want to have your first detail under your belt before using everthing the Flex has.