I had my car painted about two years ago and I know it's time for some kind of cut polish. It's a really nice red metalic, base coat clear but at the moment it's a detailers nightmare. It's has swirl marks, "spidering effect," over spary, scratches, ocasional touch-ups and a couple bumper scuffs. (nothing that you can see primer though) I'd like to do it myself and I want to know if this Zaino stuff really works or if I should just shell out for a detailer.

Andy

Also, Is the z5 a polish that makes the z2 unnessary...

 

There is 2 ways to get rid of swirls, use an abrasive to remove clear coat down to the bottom of the worst swirls or fill them in. I'd rather use the Z-5, especially when combined with the ZFX, to try filling them instead of removing clear coat. The less invasive method is always preferable to try first. I've seen some really badly swirled cars make a great come back with a few coats of the Z-5, of course the worse the swirls the more layers of Z-5 you'll need to gradually get them filled in.

The Z-5 is a thicker version of the Z-2 with better swirl filling properties. They are interchangeable. alot of folks with dark colored cars, which really shows swirls, use the Z-5 exclusively for that reason.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

[This message has been edited by Kevin V 2002 SS (edited February 25, 2002).]

 

I agree with Kevin, The first way is the least abrasive way. Z-5 will fill in swirls and light scratches well. For deeper scratches you can use 3M #39009 scratch remover. 3M Foam Polishing Pad Glaze use By hand:
Simply apply a small amount (about the size of a quarter) to a cotton
diaper or piece of cotton towel and rub back and forth into about a 1' X
1' section using light to medium pressure until it starts to dry out.
Then take a second towel and lightly rub back and forth until the polish
residue disappears and the gloss comes up. If there are still some
swirls or scratches visible you can repeat this step until they are minimal. I prefer
using a less aggressive product a couple times instead of using a more
aggressive product once. After you have done the entire car you can Dawn
wash and reapply Z-1 and Z-5/Z-2.



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***Authorized Zaino Bros' Show car Polish distributor***
george13@adelphia.net

 

i agree. plus i dont think detailers are worth the money. i would rather do it all myself.