Swirls, Spiders, and Zaino

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Apr 4, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Hey Guys,

Winter is finally done with..now to start with the detailing. After discovering Zaino this fall I've been applying it only to my new 05. I've got an 02 7-series with swirls, spider-webs and scratches galore.
I know if I do the Zaino process ill end up with the shiniest swirled up car on the street.
Should I apply 3M SMR first then dawn it off, then apply Zaino?
Basically my question is how can I go about using Zaino and getting rid of all the paint blemishes.
Would Meg NXT be the best option?
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Apr 4, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Quote: Hey Guys,

Winter is finally done with..now to start with the detailing. After discovering Zaino this fall I've been applying it only to my new 05. I've got an 02 7-series with swirls, spider-webs and scratches galore.
I know if I do the Zaino process ill end up with the shiniest swirled up car on the street.
Should I apply 3M SMR first then dawn it off, then apply Zaino?
Basically my question is how can I go about using Zaino and getting rid of all the paint blemishes.
Would Meg NXT be the best option?
Well you basically answered your own question. 3M SMR, then dawn, then zaino. I personally am not a huge fan of dawn, Maybe do a 50/50 water alcohol wipe down.
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Apr 5, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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Quote: Well you basically answered your own question. 3M SMR, then dawn, then zaino. I personally am not a huge fan of dawn, Maybe do a 50/50 water alcohol wipe down.

AlBoston! You are the Man! Id wish you gave lessons... Anyway..I've heard Dawn really dries up plastic parts on the car and is too strong....so say half of a bottle of rubbing alcohol and the rest of the bucket with water?
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