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NAHURRY · 05-11-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

Get back here Moose!....

Transmaro · 05-12-2009, 05:06 PM

Nice work on the SS. Looks very deep! It takes a lot of time but well worth it if you have the obsession like most of us.

So now you have to tell us how many hours this took.

Lovestanda · 05-12-2009, 11:39 PM

Damn, cars look brand freaking new!!!

Moose · 05-13-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovestanda

Damn, cars look brand freaking new!!!

I hear either that comment, or "that has to be a repaint", "is that paint factory?",....

tones2SS · 05-13-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I hear either that comment, or "that has to be a repaint", "is that paint factory?",....

That is a great feeling huh Moose??

It's all about the Zaino!!

Mason44 · 05-13-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I hope you like it then!

If you have any trouble using it, please, get in touch with me and I'll be glad to help.

Ok will do and I just got done ordering it about 30 mins ago so hopefully it will be here before to long.

tones2SS · 05-13-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mason44

Ok will do and I just got done ordering it about 30 mins ago so hopefully it will be here before to long.

What's up Mason?
Glad you ordered. You will not be disappointed.
GREAT STUFF!

Mason44 · 05-13-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

What's up Mason?
Glad you ordered. You will not be disappointed.
GREAT STUFF!

Ill let you all know how it goes when it gets here and the dang rain clears.

blackedout010 · 05-13-2009, 03:39 PM

zaino is top notch been using it for years!!!

2010SSRS · 05-21-2009, 06:50 AM

never used a "clay bar" before...............what's this about up and down? no circular motions with any of the Zaino products?

07MonteSS · 05-21-2009, 07:13 AM

man that's nice. I would kill for one of the 2002 SS's

Moose · 05-21-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRS

never used a "clay bar" before...............what's this about up and down? no circular motions with any of the Zaino products?

It has to do with he way "light" will refract off of the paint.

"On top panels, apply Zaino Show Car Polish using front-to-back hand motions. On side panels, use up-and-down hand motions. This helps improve reflectivity."

jplayer · 05-21-2009, 09:17 AM

****The part numbers listed in this post may be wrong as I cannot pull up the zaino bros site right now*********

On the website and instructions for zaino if I remember correctly it says that the use of a buffer is not recommended. However it is doable and it magnifys the results even moreso than hand application.

I used to own a 94 cobra that was black. The paint wasn't in the best of condition but zaino helped a ton. Then I met a guy named Scott Wingard who also had a black cobra (at the time) and you literally could fall into the paint. I figured it was a custom job and was blown away to find out I was wrong. He used zaino and a special application method (WITH A BUFFER).

The steps are:
Apply the z1 (the pre application stuff) by hand as you normally would over the entire car
Fill a alternate spray bottle with a small amount of the spray enhancer and the rest purified water (sorry I cant get the part numbers my work internet wont let me get to zaino bros)
Get a sponge applicator for your orbital buffer(smaller buffers are better) and spray a slight amount of the mix above onto the sponge followed by a small dab of the z2?? or z5 if you have bad swirls scratches.
Work the orbital around the car and hit all areas thoroughly until you have a very slight, almost unnoticeable, haze on the entire car (when using a buffer its easy to overuse the product but remember with zaino less is more).
Allow for proper dry time and wipe the product off.
After product is wiped off apply by hand the spray gloss enhancer.

Allow for proper cure time then reapply using the steps above. If you have swirls or scratches its best to do one or two coast of the z5 first and then any further applications do the z2.

This method is by far the best application method for zaino. You will use a little bit more of the product just because thats the nature with using a buffer but OH MY does it work.

Zaino by hand made my car even with shabby paint look great.... Zaino by buffer made my car drop jaws.

BTW. This method works best with using the normal old product and NOT using with the cure time enhancer. I tried it with the cure enhancer added once and while the results were nice they didnt seem to as good as without it.

CLAY BAR... If you have an older car or even sometimes a newer car and you can rub your hand across the paint (without much wax, zaino etc on it) and feel even a slight roughness claybar works wonders.

Important tips for claybars..
Start with a CLEAN CLEAN car and new or slightly used claybar.
Fold the claybar in frequently while going over your car
Use plenty of "lubricant" for the claybar.

gofast908z · 05-31-2009, 01:16 AM

Turned out great on this car

ZAIO, Z5pro, Z2pro, ZCS, and Z8.

05-21-2009, 06:50 AM	#38
2010SSRS Drives: 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern WI Posts: 1,241	never used a "clay bar" before...............what's this about up and down? no circular motions with any of the Zaino products? __________________ IOM 2SSRS LS3 R6P - VIN 7553 Delivered 5/22/2009 Kooks, Corsa and Roto-Fab - SOLD 9/2010 VR 2SSRS LS3 - Borla, SLP CAI

05-21-2009, 07:13 AM	#39
07MonteSS Drives: 1985 Red Corvette 1978 Lotus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: soon to be Mocksville NC Posts: 39	man that's nice. I would kill for one of the 2002 SS's __________________ 1985 Bright Red Corvette with targa top 1978 Lotus Eclat 1975 Porsche 914 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel Super Duty

05-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#41
jplayer Drives: Grand Prix :-( Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 18	Use a buffer and your jaw will drop even more..... **The part numbers listed in this post may be wrong as I cannot pull up the zaino bros site right now******* On the website and instructions for zaino if I remember correctly it says that the use of a buffer is not recommended. However it is doable and it magnifys the results even moreso than hand application. I used to own a 94 cobra that was black. The paint wasn't in the best of condition but zaino helped a ton. Then I met a guy named Scott Wingard who also had a black cobra (at the time) and you literally could fall into the paint. I figured it was a custom job and was blown away to find out I was wrong. He used zaino and a special application method (WITH A BUFFER). The steps are: Apply the z1 (the pre application stuff) by hand as you normally would over the entire car Fill a alternate spray bottle with a small amount of the spray enhancer and the rest purified water (sorry I cant get the part numbers my work internet wont let me get to zaino bros) Get a sponge applicator for your orbital buffer(smaller buffers are better) and spray a slight amount of the mix above onto the sponge followed by a small dab of the z2?? or z5 if you have bad swirls scratches. Work the orbital around the car and hit all areas thoroughly until you have a very slight, almost unnoticeable, haze on the entire car (when using a buffer its easy to overuse the product but remember with zaino less is more). Allow for proper dry time and wipe the product off. After product is wiped off apply by hand the spray gloss enhancer. Allow for proper cure time then reapply using the steps above. If you have swirls or scratches its best to do one or two coast of the z5 first and then any further applications do the z2. This method is by far the best application method for zaino. You will use a little bit more of the product just because thats the nature with using a buffer but OH MY does it work. Zaino by hand made my car even with shabby paint look great.... Zaino by buffer made my car drop jaws. BTW. This method works best with using the normal old product and NOT using with the cure time enhancer. I tried it with the cure enhancer added once and while the results were nice they didnt seem to as good as without it. CLAY BAR... If you have an older car or even sometimes a newer car and you can rub your hand across the paint (without much wax, zaino etc on it) and feel even a slight roughness claybar works wonders. Important tips for claybars.. Start with a CLEAN CLEAN car and new or slightly used claybar. Fold the claybar in frequently while going over your car Use plenty of "lubricant" for the claybar.

05-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#30
Transmaro Drives: Santana 3000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hangzhou Posts: 35	Nice work on the SS. Looks very deep! It takes a lot of time but well worth it if you have the obsession like most of us. So now you have to tell us how many hours this took.

05-12-2009, 11:39 PM	#31
Lovestanda Large Member Drives: Yugo SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 429	Damn, cars look brand freaking new!!!

05-13-2009, 03:39 PM	#37
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	zaino is top notch been using it for years!!!

05-31-2009, 01:16 AM	#42
gofast908z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 400	Turned out great on this car ZAIO, Z5pro, Z2pro, ZCS, and Z8.