[AeroTriGuy]

I just picked up a Zaino kit and have a few questions about detailing my (new to me) 06 Arctic 330xi

1. I dont currently own a polisher - I need to save up some funds for the polisher

can I skip the polishing step this time around and go from clay bar to Z2 to Z8?

Then when I get the polisher, I can repeat all over again with the polisher?

2. I noticed in the detailing pictures, that tape is applied to cover up certain areas - so:
a) when do I tape?
b) what do I tape?
c) what kind of tape?

Thanks for the help!

[UncleWede]

Z2 won't look quite as nice if there are swirls underneath, but it will still look a lot better than without Arctic is a nice color!

The taping is for when you polish with a machine. It can save some time in final detail to get the white, dried polish off those black things like door handles and trim. Most times people use the blue painters tape.

[ShowTime12]

Originally Posted by AeroTriGuy

Then when I get the polisher, I can repeat all over again with the polisher?

You wouldn't repeat all the same steps once you get a polishing machine. When you get the machine you would have to polish with Z-PC after the clay and before the Z-2 if you want to stay with the Zaino product line. The Z-2 won't look any better if it is applied with a machine or by hand. Z-2 does look better the more coats you apply though.

[AeroTriGuy]

Thanks for the info!

I finally have some time to wash/clay/z2 tomorrow

I'll take some pictures to show how it goes

in the sunlight, I can already see some swirlies. so I'll have to save up some pennies for the polisher...