Zaino vs. STS & Tahoe

[mgm2003]

Summer Clean-Up :: 2003 Tahoe-Z71 & 2005 STS​

Pollen Season is finally over, so I decided to clean up our rides for the summer season.



Process Used:



Wash: Z7 & Foam Gun & Euro Mitts, & Brushes

Clay: Z18 & wash mix for clay lube.

Wheels: Hi-Temp Tire Cleaner & EO A2Z. I’ve been using this combo lately on wheels, tires and wells, and it’s been a very effective cleaner.



Polish:

ZPC @ 1500 via LC 6.5� CCS finishing pad (final pass done at 1000 RPM)

ZAIO by hand



Protect:

Z2Pro x 1 (paint, glass, wheels, lighting)

CS (same as above + plastic trim pieces & jams)

Z6 Wipe Downs between Coats



Tires: Z16

Wells: NL





Here are a few after shots:



STS:

Tahoe:

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

have u ever used megs wheel brightner?



how would u compare a2z to megs?

 

[mgm2003]

have u ever used megs wheel brightener?



how would u compare a2z to megs?

Yes I have. IMO Megs wheel brightener is too strong (even when you cut it) for well maintained wheels. I only use it on very neglected wheels.



A2Z does the trick for me on most jobs -I use it on my personal vehicles once a month, and use double strength wash solution in between.

 

[Accumulator]

mgm121499- Nice work. Getting a black Tahoe good enough for Zaino is impressive, as it the fact that you didn't have to get too aggressive with the correction. Sounds like your wash regimen is nice and gentle :xyxthumbs



Heh heh, I see the bare incandescent bulb reflected in the STS shots, so I *know* you got that silver in good shape

 

[Pats300zx]

WOW...both vehicles came out incredible...Nice job. :goodjob

 

[kleraudio]

Very nice work, I love the Zaino sticker on the tahoe!



Jim

 

[SilverLexus]

Terrific John. I use Z-2 Pro on my silver paint and I have found nothing better.

 

[mgm2003]

mgm121499- I see the bare incandescent bulb reflected in the STS shots, so I *know* you got that silver in good shape

LOL -and Thank You.



Unfortunately I ran across indecent bulbs that fit on my garage door openers, and they can make you smile -or- cringe. Those nasty lights can pick out defects that you'll never see under full sun, unless you're looking *very* close (on angles) for them.



You want them? Sooner or later, they're going to drive me nuts

 

[imported_rydawg1]

Excellent job John on both of your now trophy cars!!! That silver is popping out of control.

That last rear shot of the Tahoe is WOW!



Did you use z2 on the Tahoe too?

 

[mgm2003]

Excellent job John on both of your now trophy cars!!! That silver is popping out of control.

That last rear shot of the Tahoe is WOW!



Did you use z2 on the Tahoe too?

Thanks Ryan.



Yes, I used Z2Pro & CS on both as a base, but will layer Z5Pro over the summer for *looks* -because there's plenty of protection on the paint.



Z2Pro is very clear and reflective, and Z5Pro will add depth to both colors. Most people prefer Z2Pro on sliver, but I really like the additional layer of Z5Pro (again, for looks).



Z5Pro over Z2Pro looks like this on my STS:

 

[imported_GregCavi]

Incredible depth and wetness on both! The z2pro looks great on both rides. I must say, besides the paint being flawless, the trim and wells are spotless. I would easily eat a meal off them. LOL.



Btw, I think I see a sanding tracer on the hood.



Greg

 

[Accumulator]

Those nasty lights can pick out defects that you'll never see under full sun, unless you're looking *very* close (on angles) for them.



You want them? Sooner or later, they're going to drive me nuts

Heh heh, I have rows of high-wattage incandescents in my shop just because they work so well for swirl-spotting on silver And a hand-held light of that type too. As you've found, that's about the most demanding lighting you can get (for better or worse depending on your perspective), and I myself love 'em. Sometimes I feel like a glutton for punishment, but at least I don't have many surprises out in the real world; I *know* what condition my paint is in, whether I like it or not



Satisfying when you get things good enough for those lights, huh? And silver just looks *different* when you've removed that usually-invisible marring.