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SAE05 · 01-15-2009, 06:50 PM

This being a basecoat clearcoat, the color goes on very flat. Controlling the mil thickness of clear is key. In this case the clear could have gone on heavy which based on process parameters is very marginal.

Any of you familiar with the 04-06 GTO clearcoat thickness, that was one of the thinnest I have seen in a while. Chip ahoy.

It is quite easy to wet sand that clear with 1200-1500 grit paper then polish it out. I have done it many times. In this case you would not color sand unless it was an acrylic or a single stage finish prior to clear.

I have see some great factory paint and this being the car that it is, perhaps those manufacturing process engineers spent extra time dialing it in.

themossman · 01-16-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JameSS

Very easy to obtain, just takes time and LOTS and LOTS of coats of ZAINO!!!

You will obtain that mirror finish you are looking for. This is without a doubt the best stuff I have used.

Here is the link: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

another vote for zaino...

zaino is as good and safe as it gets and EXCELLENT support. Sal Zaino called me direct when I sent an email with an 'issue'....can't beat that for service!

My M3 after several coats of zaino....

and a shot at dusk to show 'depth'...when I see these pics...it's got me consider switching my 'silver' order to cyber grey....

JMAN311 · 01-16-2009, 12:45 AM

^^^ Nice looking ride themossman

Based on your current ride I agree that you should switch to the cyber gray.

TomServo · 01-16-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Does Zaino's process hurt the clearcoat? I don't doubt the result -- but I mean, how often can you do this until you're down to the raw paint? The whole clay-bar things makes me a little nervous...

NO, Zaino is a POLISH, not an abrasive product. I have used nothing but Zaino since 1995.

Go visit their web site for more info. I had a quetion some years ago and posted it on the Corvette Forum. Out of the bule I get an e-mail from Sal Zaino himself. Talk about a car guy, none finer as are their products.

*Moose* · 01-16-2009, 12:24 PM

There are many opinions as well as a good number of products available for maintaining the appearance.

Personally, I prefer Zaino. Here are a few cars I've detailed using Zaino:

matt55 · 01-16-2009, 01:36 PM

1 more for Zaino ,

PQ · 01-19-2009, 04:20 PM

I just have the kid next door wash mine when I din't feel like it.

Or when my son pisses me off.

01-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#51
SAE05 inconspicuous observer 9 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dayton Posts: 148	This being a basecoat clearcoat, the color goes on very flat. Controlling the mil thickness of clear is key. In this case the clear could have gone on heavy which based on process parameters is very marginal. Any of you familiar with the 04-06 GTO clearcoat thickness, that was one of the thinnest I have seen in a while. Chip ahoy. It is quite easy to wet sand that clear with 1200-1500 grit paper then polish it out. I have done it many times. In this case you would not color sand unless it was an acrylic or a single stage finish prior to clear. I have see some great factory paint and this being the car that it is, perhaps those manufacturing process engineers spent extra time dialing it in. __________________ _________________________________ Dodges . . . we don't need no stinking Dodges `O~O>

01-16-2009, 12:45 AM	#53
JMAN311 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Denver, CO Posts: 1,461	^^^ Nice looking ride themossman Based on your current ride I agree that you should switch to the cyber gray. __________________ 2SS/RS \| CGM Exterior \| Gray Interior \| 6-spd

01-16-2009, 01:36 PM	#56
matt55 Drives: Not a darn thing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 331	1 more for Zaino , Attached Images Last edited by matt55; 01-18-2009 at 07:38 PM.

01-19-2009, 04:20 PM	#57
PQ Boomer Sooner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 17,949 View My Garage	I just have the kid next door wash mine when I din't feel like it. Or when my son pisses me off. __________________ *tandtperformance* /// *BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet* /// *Indpowr*

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01-16-2009, 12:24 PM	#55
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,575	There are many opinions as well as a good number of products available for maintaining the appearance. Personally, I prefer Zaino. Here are a few cars I've detailed using Zaino: