Followed Picus new car prep instructions ...

msinfo_us · 04-06-2007, 08:34 PM

Asked dealer not to touch my car and followed Picus "new car prep" instructions -- Picus, your instructions were excellent. Thank you.

After all tape, stickers and etc were removed I did the clay bar. I was actually shocked how much rail dust was on brand new car (2 miles on odo). After clay bar I installed 3M clear bra (front, 18" hood, fenders, mirrors, gas cover). I used car natural curves to hide edges. So far, few people I showed my work to went "what, were?" even after I point the edges to them. That is of course with the exception of the hood. Than I did Z-AIO (applied by hand) and was amazed how well did it bring out the color and shine. Next I applied Z-CS and did a second coat of Z-CS week later. I was planning to do Z-8 (and will later) but I am very satisfied with the results even without it. Than were wheels, tires and pipes, 303 inside and under the hood. Another thing I can point out is how easy it is to Zaino. I used NXT before and thought that was easy and was happy with the results -- I am a Zaino convert now.

Edit: sorry, I forgot to describe the car -- 335Xi - SB/Black ZSP, ZCW, PDC

More pictures here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=53980&page=3
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...969#post839969

boyce'06 330i · 04-06-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice car! I think you need to apply Z2 Pro, Z5 Pro or CS after ZPC. ZPC is an abrassive polish, so any protection you had with Z-AIO would have been removed with the first application of ZPC.

msinfo_us · 04-06-2007, 10:21 PM

Sorry. My mistake it was not Z-PC but Z-CS. I'll edit the post. Thank you.

zenmaster · 04-06-2007, 10:46 PM

Are those before or after pictures?

MacAttack · 04-07-2007, 02:15 AM

Nothing like taking a little pride and breaking a little sweat to clean up the new ride. Looks great!

msinfo_us · 04-07-2007, 09:51 AM

Thank you.

Ryan323i · 04-07-2007, 12:16 PM

congrats on the car!

BK · 04-07-2007, 03:26 PM

Congrats! I didn't realize the 335xi's were already rolling. Good looking car.

picus · 04-07-2007, 09:48 PM

msinfo_us · 04-08-2007, 12:41 AM

Thnk you guys.

mosport70 · 04-08-2007, 08:18 PM

Very clean car! Enjoy keeping it that way.

oneshare325 · 04-08-2007, 08:32 PM

Looks hot!! Very clean!

04-06-2007, 08:34 PM	#1
msinfo_us First Lieutenant 28 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335Xi ZSP, ZCW, PDC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Followed Picus new car prep instructions ... Asked dealer not to touch my car and followed Picus "new car prep" instructions -- Picus, your instructions were excellent. Thank you. After all tape, stickers and etc were removed I did the clay bar. I was actually shocked how much rail dust was on brand new car (2 miles on odo). After clay bar I installed 3M clear bra (front, 18" hood, fenders, mirrors, gas cover). I used car natural curves to hide edges. So far, few people I showed my work to went "what, were?" even after I point the edges to them. That is of course with the exception of the hood. Than I did Z-AIO (applied by hand) and was amazed how well did it bring out the color and shine. Next I applied Z-CS and did a second coat of Z-CS week later. I was planning to do Z-8 (and will later) but I am very satisfied with the results even without it. Than were wheels, tires and pipes, 303 inside and under the hood. Another thing I can point out is how easy it is to Zaino. I used NXT before and thought that was easy and was happy with the results -- I am a Zaino convert now. Edit: sorry, I forgot to describe the car -- 335Xi - SB/Black ZSP, ZCW, PDC More pictures here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=53980&page=3 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...969#post839969 Attached Images __________________ 07 e90 335Xi, SB/Black, ZSP, ZCW, PDC 06 e91 325XiT, TS/Black, ZSP - Sold Last edited by msinfo_us; 04-06-2007 at 10:22 PM..
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04-06-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
boyce'06 330i Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: '06 330i Slvr/Gray Prem/Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	Nice car! I think you need to apply Z2 Pro, Z5 Pro or CS after ZPC. ZPC is an abrassive polish, so any protection you had with Z-AIO would have been removed with the first application of ZPC.
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04-06-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
msinfo_us First Lieutenant 28 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335Xi ZSP, ZCW, PDC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Sorry. My mistake it was not Z-PC but Z-CS. I'll edit the post. Thank you. __________________ 07 e90 335Xi, SB/Black, ZSP, ZCW, PDC 06 e91 325XiT, TS/Black, ZSP - Sold
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04-06-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
zenmaster Brigadier General 1577 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: '17 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Are those before or after pictures?
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04-07-2007, 02:15 AM	#5
MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Nothing like taking a little pride and breaking a little sweat to clean up the new ride. Looks great! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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04-07-2007, 09:51 AM	#6
msinfo_us First Lieutenant 28 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335Xi ZSP, ZCW, PDC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thank you. __________________ 07 e90 335Xi, SB/Black, ZSP, ZCW, PDC 06 e91 325XiT, TS/Black, ZSP - Sold
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04-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#10
msinfo_us First Lieutenant 28 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335Xi ZSP, ZCW, PDC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thnk you guys. __________________ 07 e90 335Xi, SB/Black, ZSP, ZCW, PDC 06 e91 325XiT, TS/Black, ZSP - Sold
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04-08-2007, 08:18 PM	#11
mosport70 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	Very clean car! Enjoy keeping it that way. __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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