TimG : Black 2008 Toyota Vios

[fhmac]

Just noticed that I have tiny specs of wax left on different spots of my hood. They come off, but require an extreme amount of pressure. Anyone else have this problem? I didn't notice it at first, and you have to look very closely.

 

[cpaddock]

I have noticed the same thing. Usaully I see it when I am applying it to the car. I always thought that it was normal. I would rub it in the best I could then like you remove it more thouroughly when done. Z-6 sure makes it easier.

 

[Cybercowboy]

it will come off with Z6 later. Wait a few hours and give it a shot. I haven't noticed this myself. Did you clay prior to applying the Z5? What was your prepared surface like?

 

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I experienced the same thing today. I can confirm the z-6 will take it off. I think it is resudue from the buffing process.

 

[imported_RIC]

Question to the people seeing "wax specks": What are using to remove the Zaino polish?



I put it on so thinly that I can barely see any residue to remove and have not ever heard of this before or seen that happen.

 

[Koyaanisqatsi]

100% cotton towels. It may have to do with the humidity. The residue clumping a tiny bit. I wouldn't say it is a problem just an interesting occurance.

 

[ISLANDSBEST]

ummh. Interesting report. I have not run into this situation, but some have. And, some have not. I think we need more data.



Are you sure that you rubbed all the paint (i.e., did not miss any places)? I ask this because a primary question is "are these patches just missed places, or, was the paint rubbed until glossy, with no patches, then the patches appeared later?" Can you tell us?

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

Darbh, hehe, I see your name on the top 5 threads as the last person to post! I guess your sort of a night owl like me!



Anyway, I got those specks of wax after I did my first coat of Z-5 also and they aren't spots that were missed. Since they are so small, I didn't notice them when first removing Z and there aren't that many of them. I only noticed them after I read this thread and went back to my car for a closer look. I used MF towels for removal and rubbing them hard will take them off and so will picking at them with your fingernail. I'm sure both methods aren't good for the paint, so using Z-6 is probably the best option. I think maybe (and this is a big maybe) that those specks of wax clumped on to oxidation stains on the paint because they do seem to occur more on the hood. I didn't clay my car before applying Z-5 and I knew my paint wasn't perfect.



Koy, did the Z-6 make them easy to remove for you? Because even with the Z-6, they weren't that easy for me to remove.



Other than that, I am very pleased with the results of my first coat of Z. Applying it almost felt like I was a applying regular wax and removal was a breeze, except for the specks. However, the specks (at least for me) aren't really a problem and the shine on my car is very satisfactory. I'll try to apply my next coat as thin as possible.

 

[ISLANDSBEST]

Hi Intermezzo330I -- you are right! One night owl here. When I post, there are seldom others on the site (particularly because most members are on the East Coast, where it is now 3:51 A.M. !



I think your idea about the paint not being clean is probably spot on. I agree with everything else you wrote. You have good insight and good perception.

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

Darbh, thanks...fellow angeleno! I have found your posts pretty informative as well....especially that one about the "codes of conduct" for this forum. I'm sure the "founding fathers" of Autopia would agree with what you wrote!

 

[TimG]

My first Shine & Show at TID. This is from MOL where I did the work last year before Christmas.

The owner of this car is actually my brother. This is his Christmas and also New Year's gift. Its a FOC work.

The car has never been detailed properly, he only patrons those cheesy car wash; its cheap he says. LOL

So here are some pictures at arrival.


Note: All lights under Metal Halide

Side

Driver Door

Driver Fender

Driver Door

Rear Passenger Door

Sanding Marks - rear panel

Closeup

Overall view - rear panel

Murky reflection

Another closeup

Front Bumper - Driver Side

Hood

Hood

Another hood shot

Every single part of the car was swirled up BAD

Side Mirror

Next morning, more horror pictures.

Rear Panel Passenger Side

Rear door Passenger Side

Compound/Wax residue

Not so bad on the wheel wells.

Not so bad wheel barrel

Engine Compartment - as per owner, never been washed since he bought the car.

Products and Tools

Engine washed by -

Powerwashed
APC (Meguiars and Osren)
Meguiars SuperDegreaser
Various brush
Dried with compressed air
Paint polished with D151+MF towel
Plastic dressed with HyperDressing 4:1


Pictures after cleaning the engine

Missed spot on the intake pipe (black rubber). Re cleaned & redressed with HD 4:1 afterwards.










Once done with the engine, proceed to wash body
Washing

Prefoam - Foam Cannon on APC
Hyperwash shampoo with 2BM via Meguiars MF washmitt
Dried with compressed air + 2 WaterMagnet
Various brush for body, wheel, wheelwells.

Locally sourced wheel barrel brush - similar to the Daytona.


Done washing, proceeded to polishing stage

Products and Tools
Meguiars Blue Clay on ONR lube (Finished LT )
MF used: Supreme Shine and Ultimate Wipes
Polishing Liquid - M105 (old formula) and M205
Meguiars Yellow Pad v1
IPA 1:1
RO water
Meguiars Window Cleaner
Rotary and DA - Meguiars G220
Generic Masking Tape
Positech DFT Combo
Loupe 10x
Handheld LED
Metal Halide Fix Lighting
LSP - FK1000 2 coats (owner chose it)


Here some during shots.


Hood shots

 

[TimG]

Part 2: Continuation

Tested a few test spots and concluded that the KBM on G220 was the best combo for me at that time.

One single pass of M105 - not yet finished with M205

Deeper defects remained.

Passenger side front door.

All from passenger side

Rear Panel - Passenger Side

Rear Spoiler

After

B Pillar - its all swirl free now

Next, the driver's side

Front Fender

Before

After

A pillar

B pillar - sorry out of focus

Driver Door



Before - Driver rear panel

After KBM+G220+M105

Rear Boot- After

Deeper defects remained



Roof - before

(out of focus - sorry)

Roof-After

(only clear shot of the roof that I have)

 

[TimG]

Finale

The headlights were also polished with M105 & M205 but no pictures were taken.

After all polishing was done, car was rewashed to remove compound dust.


Was rushing so here's some pictures outside (sorry no sun shots - it was about to rain)

No sun - was about to rain





Interior was just given a quick wipe down with damp MF. Vacuumed and fabric protected with 303 Fabric Guard (thanks PAC!!).

Wheels were treated with M16. Tires on Meguiars ASD. Wheel wells on Meguiars HyperDressing 4:1.

Tires were also properly inflated to proper psi. Battery replaced before all the detailing work was done. I was about to service the car (replace oil & filter) but it was late. Maybe after the new year.


Thank you for taking the time to read the writeup. Comments/suggestions/questions are welcomed.


Tim

 

[bmw5541]

Tim,

That was an excelent write-up you did. The detail that you did in the write-up reflects the detail that you do in your work. Very nice correction on that Toyota:clap:

 

[Old Pirate]

Wow, a great correction on the Toyota there Tim. The before and after shots show what the M105 and M205 can do for one in correction work. Thanks for sharing it here with us at TID.............:wizard:

 

[imported_Luster]

Hey Tim... Remarkably nice transformation! (And a lot of work!) The car looks great!:wink:

 

[TimG]

Tim,

That was an excelent write-up you did. The detail that you did in the write-up reflects the detail that you do in your work. Very nice correction on that Toyota:clap:

Thank you! :biggrin:

Wow, a great correction on the Toyota there Tim. The before and after shots show what the M105 and M205 can do for one in correction work. Thanks for sharing it here with us at TID.............:wizard:

Thanks Angelo. ancing Dot:

Hey Tim... Remarkably nice transformation! (And a lot of work!) The car looks great!:wink:

Thanks Bill! ancing Dot:

 

[imported_glfahlc]

wow.... what was yor brothers reaction when he saw it.... most people dont know what corrected paint is supposed to look like. thats shweet!!!

 

[TimG]

wow.... what was yor brothers reaction when he saw it.... most people dont know what corrected paint is supposed to look like. thats shweet!!!

Thank you! He was very happy indeed. Never saw clear reflections on his car before. But his attention was more towards the engine compartment, he never saw it in a clean condition before (except when it was brand new LOL).

 

[Puckman]

Superb work, Tim. The gloss and shine are great and the engine looks phenomenal, like new.