Subject: I have yet to see a car that doesn't need at least SMR Author: CG : member since January, 2004 : 240 posts Posted on: 2007-06-10 16:45:58

Even new cars that i've seen preped from the dealer have lots of swirls and micro scratches that would benefit from a Swirl Mark Remover (SMR) then a coat of wax or Z2 or Z5 (Zaino)to seal and protect.

Wife, got a new Cadillac SRX with only 1,400 miles on it from the dealer and the paint was hammered from imporper washing. The black paint shows everything...

Anyway, Zaino's PC-Fusion is a bit abrasive yes, but done properly with a random orbital and the paint will be siginificanly improved with negiliable loss of clear coat.

Cheers,


CG
1996 Sorrent Blue 740iL
with 2001 facelift, lowered and e65 19" wheels

• finally done with the detailing. Z-PC Fusion and only one coat of Z2 and Z6 (pic) - SDmike 2007-06-03 20:43:03 (1080 views)
  • Man that looks great! Hey Cleanride! I'm coming soon! (nt) - Spoonie 2007-07-05 09:45:48 (167 views)
  • That Z-PC Fusion really works, great job! (nt) - Blue740i 2007-06-25 10:49:04 (219 views)
  • Nice job, you can even watch TV in the reflection as you work! (nt) - bosoxfan 2007-06-10 10:47:57 (169 views)
  • Excellent work! Have you tried Z8 over Z2pro yet... - gmblack3 2007-06-07 13:50:05 (240 views)
    • I've not tried the Z8. Someone told me they were really disappointed in it... - SDmike 2007-06-09 11:08:17 (195 views)
      • I love Z8...... - gmblack3 2007-06-26 22:25:42 (152 views)
        • I second the Z8 endorsement. Great stuff, IMHO. (nt) - sealbeach740 2007-08-01 02:03:11 (138 views)
  • Love the shine and the color! (nt) - Mitch 2007-06-04 14:04:44 (215 views)
  • When r u free? Never mind, I'll just trade you my car:) Looking shaaaaarp (nt) - Mario778 2007-06-04 13:57:27 (174 views)
  • Siccccccccccck!!! Great Job Mike , your ride is looking Hawwwwwt!!! (nt) - Krazy D 2007-06-04 13:21:10 (162 views)
  • you have a way with jaw dropping pics! - bavariancowboy 2007-06-04 13:12:49 (173 views)
  • W O W, What a difference! (nt) - Blue740i 2007-06-04 11:20:07 (185 views)
  • Wow. I had trouble discerning reflection from reality in that 2nd pic. Good job - beechy 2007-06-04 11:06:07 (194 views)
  • WARNING about Z-PC Fusion - Claudio 2007-06-04 10:06:20 (238 views)
    • Yes, it is an abrasive, not a polish. It's for removing swirls and scratches - SDmike 2007-06-04 10:37:49 (246 views)
      • I have yet to see a car that doesn't need at least SMR - CG 2007-06-10 16:45:58 (210 views)
  • looks so good i just orded the whole kit. - dave104832 2007-06-04 09:21:07 (204 views)
  • Looks fantastic! - SaVas 2007-06-04 04:20:42 (175 views)
  • Looks great, you worked hard! (nt) - Magnum 2007-06-03 23:13:03 (230 views)
    • Too hard! Thanks for the kudos everyone. The folks here really appreciate... - SDmike 2007-06-04 00:20:19 (173 views)
  • AMAZING!!! (nt) - inconsistent 2007-06-03 23:09:27 (200 views)
  • I think you missed a spot j/k Stunning work - BJames38 2007-06-03 22:41:46 (200 views)
  • Fantastic work, Mike. You should be proud. Now, you're gonna - sealbeach740 2007-06-03 22:38:32 (230 views)
    • ugh...you're not kidding. Having the swirls out really limits my wash options! - SDmike 2007-06-03 23:11:59 (254 views)
      • I'd suggest washing with Zaino wash, as their whole line - sealbeach740 2007-06-04 01:26:54 (211 views)
        • I never thought of using my leaf blower! My neighbors will think I'm nutz :) (nt) - SDmike 2007-06-04 10:48:27 (229 views)
          • My neighbors already think that about me! ;-) The leaf blower is great - LJBimmers 2007-06-04 11:07:13 (173 views)
        • Re: I'd suggest washing with Zaino wash, as their whole line - billryan 2007-06-04 03:01:31 (195 views)
  • wow that looks amazinngggg (nt) - farhod 2007-06-03 22:11:07 (218 views)
  • Looks great Mike! You going for the multiple coats next? (nt) - LJBimmers 2007-06-03 21:53:07 (191 views)
    • Good question. Ask me after my back recovers from this time. lol (nt) - SDmike 2007-06-03 22:26:39 (200 views)
  • Phenominal. Red E38s rule, as we both know. (nt) - johnnycurtis 2007-06-03 21:44:48 (164 views)
  • Unreal the depth of shine you got - impressive - you should be proud, Mike. WOW! (nt) - pj740il 2007-06-03 21:32:37 (205 views)
  • Re: finally done with the detailing. Z-PC Fusion and only one coat of Z2 and Z6 - stas 2007-06-03 20:57:49 (195 views)
  • Wow! Mike that looks awesome! Come to STL. I need mine done :) (nt) - Ed 2007-06-03 20:54:53 (171 views)
    • Thanks, Ed. I have a lot of respect for guys that do this work.. - SDmike 2007-06-03 21:15:18 (181 views)