Ah.. what a bit of sweat, and some Zaino can do to a car!
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Ah.. what a bit of sweat, and some Zaino can do to a car!
I posted pic of this on the Detail board, but had to share with my fellow W211 friends..
I spend two days stripping, claying, and Zaino(ing) the car.. this included every surface, chrome, wheels, glass, etc..
here you go...
I spend two days stripping, claying, and Zaino(ing) the car.. this included every surface, chrome, wheels, glass, etc..
here you go...
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Originally Posted by Kar don
more pix, is there a clear bra on that???
yes, clear bra.. and there is a bit of clay bar buildup on the lines so they show more than normal.. that will go away over the next couple of days..
here are more pics at the "Detail forum".. pardon the camera talk!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...52#post1420452
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I can't say enough about how good this Ziano stuff works... but I'll say this, my right arm as soar as I've ever seen, not even my most rigorous Army days got me that soar.. 3 coats, with all the applying, then buffing, and spraying Z-8 can really expend some calories!
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I did a quick detail on mine today with a Zaino wash and Z-8 spray. While driving this afternoon, some lawn care guy was blowing all the leaves, etc.. into the road and I had no option but to go thru it. Before I used Zaino, I remember the car would attract that debris like a magnet and it would look terrible. Zaino gives that great shine without causing the particles to attract to it.
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Originally Posted by CE750
I can't say enough about how good this Ziano stuff works... but I'll say this, my right arm as soar as I've ever seen, not even my most rigorous Army days got me that soar.. 3 coats, with all the applying, then buffing, and spraying Z-8 can really expend some calories!
Not questioning your technique but did you apply it lightly and was it completely dry before you started buffing off? It's my experience that it should pretty much wipe off IF it was applied thinly and it is completely dry before I buff it off. There is sometimes an occasional thick streak that needs a light buffing to remove.
Beautiful end results, regardless.
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Dry?
I am sure Sam's product was dry because he used ZFX. It really helps the drying. Usually not more than 30 minutes drying time is required and it could be even less.
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HoH: it sure did rain out there didn't it! 
E55&993: Yes, did a great job $450 and 1 hour.. over at the Penske dealer N. Scottsdale, near the Acura dealer.. He's called "Ultra Shield" and uses 3M film (the newest type).. 602-694-6979.. He might remember Sam with the blue CDI..
rdtjr: Yes, apart from using the ZFX (strange how that tiny amount makes a difference).. here in Arizona the air is EXTREMELY dry and the stuff dries with in 1 hour without the ZFX anyway.. I did the first two coats 1 hour apart, the 3rd in the AM about 12 hours later.. I then used Z-8 between each coat, and will continue to buff with Z-8 till the bottle is gone!
jimbo: I had the stuff sitting around for weeks, but finally got the energy to do it right.. with the clay bar, etc.. worth it, you are 100% right.
E55&993: Yes, did a great job $450 and 1 hour.. over at the Penske dealer N. Scottsdale, near the Acura dealer.. He's called "Ultra Shield" and uses 3M film (the newest type).. 602-694-6979.. He might remember Sam with the blue CDI..
rdtjr: Yes, apart from using the ZFX (strange how that tiny amount makes a difference).. here in Arizona the air is EXTREMELY dry and the stuff dries with in 1 hour without the ZFX anyway.. I did the first two coats 1 hour apart, the 3rd in the AM about 12 hours later.. I then used Z-8 between each coat, and will continue to buff with Z-8 till the bottle is gone!
jimbo: I had the stuff sitting around for weeks, but finally got the energy to do it right.. with the clay bar, etc.. worth it, you are 100% right.
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Great job! I had the CLS Zaino’d last month by our local Phoenix distributor. Good job but wish I could have done it myself as I’m a perfectionist, if it’s not yours …well you know. The process took from 9AM to 4PM – two coats, very smooth to the touch. Unfortunately, until April, I have no choice but to take the car to the local car wash each week. After four weeks I must say the finish is still brilliant and relatively smooth even with running it through the car wash! In all honesty though Iridium Silver looks fantastic however, Platinum Blue is stunning in your pictures.
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Great job! I had the CLS Zaino’d last month by our local Phoenix distributor. Good job but wish I could have done it myself as I’m a perfectionist, if it’s not yours …well you know. The process took from 9AM to 4PM – two coats, very smooth to the touch. Unfortunately, until April, I have no choice but to take the car to the local car wash each week. After four weeks I must say the finish is still brilliant and relatively smooth even with running it through the car wash! In all honesty though Iridium Silver looks fantastic however, Platinum Blue is stunning in your pictures.
I'll be the CLS, by it's very nature; a sleek smooth design, takes very well to Zaino.. It's amazing how well it does even on the chrome.
But you took me aback when you said the dealer did your Zaino... Really? Don't get me wrong, I somewhat enjoyed doing it, and I did hit every nook, door jam, wheel, and cranny of the car myself, but it would be nice to pay someone to do subsequent coats..
email me the dealer you used, and the cost.. I may use them for "follow-up coats"
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For God's sake Sam, cut your grass!
Looks nice and sharp for a drive through a dust storm with nary a particle sticking to her! I'm too lazy to go to the other thread, but I'm sure the other pictures look awesome.
Looks nice and sharp for a drive through a dust storm with nary a particle sticking to her! I'm too lazy to go to the other thread, but I'm sure the other pictures look awesome.
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
For God's sake Sam, cut your grass!
Looks nice and sharp for a drive through a dust storm with nary a particle sticking to her! I'm too lazy to go to the other thread, but I'm sure the other pictures look awesome.
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Yup, dust everywhere whilst parking there.
I just had my wife's Benzo detailed by my "guy" that I've had to my vehicles for 6 years now and it looks awesome. I might try the Zaino route on my Lexus and see how it looks comparatively.
Speaking of airport
there was a C750 that landed with no nose gear the other morning. He didn't want a flyby, didn't want to burn fuel, didn't want to wait until daylight (it was 6:15 am), he just wanted to land and get out. I think he had to go poopie! 
Neato spark show, tons of paperwork, then they scraped the plane off the runway (sling and sled). Poor thing...plane that is!
I just had my wife's Benzo detailed by my "guy" that I've had to my vehicles for 6 years now and it looks awesome. I might try the Zaino route on my Lexus and see how it looks comparatively.
Speaking of airport
there was a C750 that landed with no nose gear the other morning. He didn't want a flyby, didn't want to burn fuel, didn't want to wait until daylight (it was 6:15 am), he just wanted to land and get out. I think he had to go poopie! Neato spark show, tons of paperwork, then they scraped the plane off the runway (sling and sled). Poor thing...plane that is!
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
Speaking of airport
there was a C750 that landed with no nose gear the other morning. He didn't want a flyby, didn't want to burn fuel, didn't want to wait until daylight (it was 6:15 am), he just wanted to land and get out. I think he had to go poopie! Neato spark show, tons of paperwork, then they scraped the plane off the runway (sling and sled). Poor thing...plane that is!
I didn't hear about that one! I would have sooner **** in my pants than take all of those risks! Was it one of Swifts? do you know? Do you know the N number?
or was it a QS?
odd behavior indeed
EDIT: Just called a good friend flies for Swift, said that 145CX had a nose up landing about 2 weeks ago, was that it you think?
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Yup, that was her. It came in as a SWQ###, sounded pretty confident on the radio, yet didn't want to do anything but put her down on the ground and hope for the best. Not the smartest move in my book, but I fly the tower, not the big boys!
Where did you get the Zaino products that you used?
Where did you get the Zaino products that you used?
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
Yup, that was her. It came in as a SWQ###, sounded pretty confident on the radio, yet didn't want to do anything but put her down on the ground and hope for the best. Not the smartest move in my book, but I fly the tower, not the big boys!
Where did you get the Zaino products that you used?
btw... I've got a monster truck to rival yours (by an order of magnitude): https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....61&postcount=1
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Ooops, I PMed you instead of email, sorry, I can't read...first day here you know.
Do let me know what you find about our crunched up airplane.
Do let me know what you find about our crunched up airplane.
