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Zaino Application. PC or Hand Applicator?
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11-30-2009, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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Zaino Application. PC or Hand Applicator?
Since I already had a PC, I've been applying Z-5 and Z-2 with buffing pads and it works well. I was wondering if it's completely necessary though because Zaino supplies its own foam applicators and DIY videos I've seen show Z-5 and Z-2 being simply rubbed onto the paint surface and not necessary buffed on. What's you input?
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11-30-2009, 03:48 PM | #2 |
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I own a Flex, but I apply and remove Zaino (and all LSPs) by hand. IMO, it's easier to do it by hand.
The key to Zaino, and everyone says this but it bears repeating, is to apply it thin. Apply it thin and the protection is the same but it's easy to buff off once it is dry.
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11-30-2009, 05:38 PM | #3 |
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Use your hand and feel how SMOOTH your baby's bottom is after the PC. I can do the whole thing in about 20 minutes, getting around to where I started just about the time its ready to come off.
Like said above, less is more. You'd almost have to get more than you need on the pad just to get started. |
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11-30-2009, 05:52 PM | #4 |
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Oh yea I'm well aware of how smooth the paint feels. Just the clay bar alone makes a huge difference. I'm just wondering if the PC is really necessary because its not like I'm buffing out any scratches or swirls. Zaino is just a sealant, not really able to resurface the clear. I'm just wondering if I can get away with not having to buy new pads everytime I want to detail a car.
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11-30-2009, 09:36 PM | #5 | |
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I am glad I own a machine polisher, even though I only use it a few times a year. I take great care in wash technique, hand wash about once a week, and carefully remove bird droppings and whatnot as soon as I see them. Still, after six months, I'll still have some fine scratches, swirls, and random etching from rain or bird droppings. That's just how it goes with a daily driver. With a clay and light polish twice a year, followed by sealant, the car looks stunning, as good as new. It can be a grueling day or two of detailing, but the results are worth it. You can get the same results by hiring someone for a few hundred bucks, but it's a labor of love and I like doing it myself. Plus, it's always less stressful to notice some paint damage and be able to say "I can fix that" rather then fretting too much about it.
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12-01-2009, 10:06 AM | #6 |
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It's about ENJOYING how smooth your baby is. Like said, it's a sealant and doesn't really respond to the polishing effect of the PC.
If you take care of your pads, you don't need a new set for every car you do. Check out some details on washing/drying your pads, they should last you many cars. It's just having a few on hand for each session that is recommended. I don't think I've thrown out a pad yet, I do about 4-6 cars per, year depending on who I can find to let me carress their (car's) bottom Best regards, Wede |
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