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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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I have an 01 S class that is white..the car has swirls that can be seen with close inspection or if i go to a car show at night with the flourescent lights...I know that I need the Zanio clay bar, but I was going to get the PC (swirl remover) with Z-2 with the accelerator..do I then need to use Z-5 even though I will use the PC..also I have read in this forum that the PC is worthless if applied by hand..i was going to finish with the Z-8 spray..let me know if I need both the PC and The Z-5 or skip the Z-2 and use the PC with the Z-5...thanks
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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Dawn wash ,clay bar ,dawn wash , ZPC , Z5 with ZFX , Z6 , Z5 with ZFX ,Z8 then go out and show it off.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Dawn wash ,clay bar ,dawn wash , ZPC , Z5 with ZFX , Z6 , Z5 with ZFX ,Z8 then go out and show it off.
Just a comment:

If the ZPC does it's job, you will not need the Z5. Should be able to go right to Z2.

If you do use Z5 (it won't hurt), remember that this is not intended as a final coat. You should always finish with a few coats of Z2 (with ZFX of course).

I do agree that an optional coat of Z6 in between coats of Z5/Z2 will help increase the shine and a final coat of Z8 will make it sparkle!

So to adjust C43AMG's suggestion just a bit:

1. Dawn Wash
2. Clay
3. Z7 Wash
4. ZPC
5. Z5 w/ZFX (if neccessary)
6. Z6
7. Z2 w/ZFX (at least 2 coats)
8. Z6
9. Z8
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