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2010 G37 after polishing and 10 coats of Zaino

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Old 04-05-2010, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by wakeboardr116
Oh ok. That clears it up better. I was still a little confused looking at their site. I've never used zaino personally but heard its good stuff. Heres a pic from my detail I just did over the weekend. I use most of the Poorboys line stuff including the EX-P sealant and Natty's red paste wax. Even with just one coat of the red it really makes the metalic flakes pop.
That looks great! I love PB's products - I still use the SSR polishes. I don't think there's any benefit to layering Natty's red or blue, so you might as well stop there!
Old 04-05-2010, 09:21 PM
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Yeah I just got some of the SSR 2.5 to try out the for the first time and I really liked it. The Natty's will layer some but you have to allow like 12-24hours cure time between each one which is usually all I do though.
Old 04-05-2010, 09:24 PM
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I'm with the OP zaino products are pretty awesome. You just need to dedicate like 6 hours to just wax your car but I still haven't found anything that matches the wet look to zaino.
Old 04-05-2010, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wakeboardr116
Yeah I just got some of the SSR 2.5 to try out the for the first time and I really liked it. The Natty's will layer some but you have to allow like 12-24hours cure time between each one which is usually all I do though.
Depending on the pad, I've been able to get 2.5 to finish down really nice with minmal marring (if at all).

The guy that worked on my car used Meg's 105 (non-diminishing abrasives) with the Kevin Brown Method. It was almost perfect after the one step, but he used some Menzerna polish to amp up the clarity.

Nice to see other detailing nuts on the forum!!
Old 04-05-2010, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 15951
The wheels were sealed with a wipe on sealant (no wipe off) by Zaino called Clear Seal. I promise I'm not selling the stuff, and I do use other products. As it worked out, Zaino looks great on this car.

Where can you purchase Zaino products in L.A.?
Old 04-05-2010, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ElLayG37s
Where can you purchase Zaino products in L.A.?
No idea on that one, and I don't want to look like I'm shilling the stuff! I was buying it online from their main site, but found a place in S. Florida that sells it as well.
Old 04-06-2010, 02:17 AM
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Wow, that is some beautiful work and dedication.
My car would run me over if it was to see yours. lol
Very nice neighborhood by the way. =]
If you don't mind, may I ask of your age?
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Originally Posted by wakeboardr116
It looks nice. But 10 coats? Seriously?? I think you could have stopped after 2 or 3, plus did you let each coat cure in between? It take like a week to apply that many.
Here is what you use to layer coats in a short amount of time.

ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive
Code:ZFX
Price: $19.95
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Description: Quite simply, there isn’t anything like ZFX in the industry. With any surface wax or sealant, there are proper dry time and cure times. The product simply isn’t ready for successive applications of product until the wax or sealant is dry and cured. ZFX accelerates both. This is critical for those that choose to rapidly layer applications of Z-2 PRO, Z-3, or Z-5 PRO. ZFX usage will increase the hardness and durability of the Zaino system as a whole.
– 2 ml., enough for up to 32 oz.
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Nice. I use Zaino as well. I have the ZFX, Z-AIO, and Z2 when I feel like I'm up for it.

1 layer of AIO and 1 layer of Z2 looks and feels amazing. The only way I can describe it is silky smooth. If I try to put the cover on, it'll slide right off. Kind of annoying actually, haha.

Without ZFX, how long does it take for each layer to cure?
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Very nice job.
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Originally Posted by 15951
I recently had the swirls removed that were on my G when it was new removed, and thought I'd share the potential of this paint when it's prepared perfectly and has multiple coats of Zaino.

That is beautiful. Nice work!
I have been using ONR since I got the car. I am looking forward to washing, stripping and waxing the car in the next few weeks.

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David F does good work, I hope he didn't charge you too much. The car looks great!!
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love how clean your car looks. I also saw this on autopia.org
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Originally Posted by Loudog2
David F does good work, I hope he didn't charge you too much. The car looks great!!
Hey, a fan! He's not the cheapest game in town, but the car was done exactly how I wanted it the first time. That's worth a premium, IMO.
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Originally Posted by gangsta999
love how clean your car looks. I also saw this on autopia.org
Thanks! Autopia is a great site...I've gotten very good at detailing cars as a result of my time there, and more importantly, I'm able to maintain a swirl free finish once the paint is corrected.


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