PorterCable/Meguire/Zainos
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PorterCable/Meguire/Zainos
Well I finally did it and followed Albostons guide in using a Porter. It did not remove all the swirls marks or scratches, but I would say it is a dramatic improvement. I would have to guess I removed 80% of all the swirls. Pretty Damm good in my book.
Sorry I don't have any before picture, it was to dark to take, but I do have after picture. As for Zainos, good stuff, enuf said.
Now if someone could post in how to maintain this look. It took me at least 8 hours to do, and I don't feel like doing this again for awhile. I figure I would Z wash it and use Z2 or Z5, dry then Z6 for the rest of the year :P
Thx for the instructions AlBos and the forum.
Sorry I don't have any before picture, it was to dark to take, but I do have after picture. As for Zainos, good stuff, enuf said.
Now if someone could post in how to maintain this look. It took me at least 8 hours to do, and I don't feel like doing this again for awhile. I figure I would Z wash it and use Z2 or Z5, dry then Z6 for the rest of the year :P
Thx for the instructions AlBos and the forum.
Last edited by Wreck; Aug 19, 2002 at 11:28 AM.
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Your car looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Excellent work!!! In order to keep the car looking good, use the proper technique when washing(ie 2 buckets), and drying. Use only quality cotton or Microfiber anytime you dry the paint. Take your time when babying your car. Rushing WILL give you swirls.
With zaino, any minor swirls you may encounter can be covered with spot aplications of z5. You may never need to use an abrasive polish again.
One question. How many times did you have to go over the same area with the same polish and PC pad to remove your swirls? Was one pass enough?
Congrats again!!
With zaino, any minor swirls you may encounter can be covered with spot aplications of z5. You may never need to use an abrasive polish again.
One question. How many times did you have to go over the same area with the same polish and PC pad to remove your swirls? Was one pass enough?
Congrats again!!
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WOW!!!!! This makes it all worth it for me. I am so happy that it worked out for you, at least now u know the job was done right and you didnt pay some $5 an hour detailing butcher to do your car. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Well to maintain that look, buy a couple microfiber wash mitts and follow this technique!!!! https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=12843
Did you clay the vehicle too? If you didn't I HIGHLY suggest it. Otherwise great job dude! You are very welcome man
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Did you clay the vehicle too? If you didn't I HIGHLY suggest it. Otherwise great job dude! You are very welcome man
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One question. How many times did you have to go over the same area with the same polish and PC pad to remove your swirls? Was one pass enough?
If I could reverse time and do this again, I would of spent more time working out the swirls with the dual cleaner.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
WOW!!!!! This makes it all worth it for me. I am so happy that it worked out for you, at least now u know the job was done right and you didnt pay some $5 an hour detailing butcher to do your car. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Well to maintain that look, buy a couple microfiber wash mitts and follow this technique!!!! https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=12843
Did you clay the vehicle too? If you didn't I HIGHLY suggest it. Otherwise great job dude! You are very welcome man .
WOW!!!!! This makes it all worth it for me. I am so happy that it worked out for you, at least now u know the job was done right and you didnt pay some $5 an hour detailing butcher to do your car. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Well to maintain that look, buy a couple microfiber wash mitts and follow this technique!!!! https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=12843
Did you clay the vehicle too? If you didn't I HIGHLY suggest it. Otherwise great job dude! You are very welcome man
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I didn't clay my car that day, but I did 1 months earlier and I was to lazy to do it again.
And thank you again for sharing your expertise.
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Originally posted by Goldeni245
sweet, your camera isn't nice enough to capture the true beauty of your car.
sweet, your camera isn't nice enough to capture the true beauty of your car.
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That's really nice!
I was able to get swirl free with a yellow pad and Meguair's #9. This is not very aggressive compared to DACP with a wool pad, so you can tell that my swirls were quite light. The only thing that remained was about two heavier scratches that came from...who knows? I got them out with hand application of Scratch X.
As for the number of passes you use: With the yellow pad you can apply a little more pressure with the PC and by the time you are on your last passes, you can just use the weight of the machine itself. With the wool, you can apply extra pressure as well, but it is kind of disconcerting with the backing plate coming so close to the paint.
As for maintenance, use Z-7 wash and Z-6 after it. Follow the washing technique I posted as well as drying carefully (no wiping, only blotting). That should go the distance! Apply some more Z coasts when you get the time!
How many coats of Zaino did you use? Z-2, Z-5?
I was able to get swirl free with a yellow pad and Meguair's #9. This is not very aggressive compared to DACP with a wool pad, so you can tell that my swirls were quite light. The only thing that remained was about two heavier scratches that came from...who knows? I got them out with hand application of Scratch X.
As for the number of passes you use: With the yellow pad you can apply a little more pressure with the PC and by the time you are on your last passes, you can just use the weight of the machine itself. With the wool, you can apply extra pressure as well, but it is kind of disconcerting with the backing plate coming so close to the paint.
As for maintenance, use Z-7 wash and Z-6 after it. Follow the washing technique I posted as well as drying carefully (no wiping, only blotting). That should go the distance! Apply some more Z coasts when you get the time!
How many coats of Zaino did you use? Z-2, Z-5?
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Originally posted by Wreck
3 coats of Z-5 and 1 coat of Z-2 there after. I am still sore as of today after polishing my car :p
3 coats of Z-5 and 1 coat of Z-2 there after. I am still sore as of today after polishing my car :p
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
I tried applying Zaino by porter cable and finishing pad today. The effort of application is reduced dramatically. You get a thin even coat throughout the surface of the vehicle, and even removal is a little bit easier.
I tried applying Zaino by porter cable and finishing pad today. The effort of application is reduced dramatically. You get a thin even coat throughout the surface of the vehicle, and even removal is a little bit easier.
Justin,
When you say finishing pad are you talking about the white pad from the DAP-kit(properautocare)Did you remove by hands?
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Originally posted by E320
Justin,
When you say finishing pad are you talking about the white pad from the DAP-kit(properautocare)Did you remove by hands?
Justin,
When you say finishing pad are you talking about the white pad from the DAP-kit(properautocare)Did you remove by hands?
The biggest advantage of using a PC is the amount of energy it takes to apply three consecutive coats. It is much less.
