Black Lighting & Zaino
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Black Lighting & Zaino
I followed the instructions from Sal Zaino and have found after the first initial coat of Zaino I am happy. There are some ugly issues to watch out for with this type of polish program. First do not start past 4PM because as it gets dark the air will more then likely get humid and condense making it *EXTREMELY* hard to remove =o( Second make sure you have a good 8 hours for the first coat and after finishing spray on the gloss enhancer it really adds some serious conditioning to the paint. I am still having issues with paint imperfections but it's probably because im such a perfectionist. Basically you need cotton name brand towels to do the cleaning and polish removal they need to be 100% cotton and made in the USA and white is perferable also Dawn Detergent is used and recommended by Sal Zaino himself to strip the vehicle down to the clear coat. Some haze is still present on the paint which is probably my bad for not having cleaned it better but I can probably clean those individual spots seperately. I am satisfied so far with the results and have been told after the 2-3 coat of polish I will be extremely satisfied as the paint gets deeper and deeper looking. If anyone needs the information sheet here it is.
STEP ONE:
Make sure vehicle is clean. Lightly rub thin coat of Zaino Bros' Z-1 Polish Loktm Pre-Cleaner and Gloss Conditioner in a circular motion, using a 100% cotton towel or applicator. Entire vehicle may be done at one time. DO NOT REMOVE Z-1 Polish Lok! No drying time is necessary for Z-1 Polish Lok
STEP TWO:
Apply Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish to a clean 100% cotton towel or applicator. We have found the best way of applying Show Car Polish is with our #314 Custom Polish applicator. Just slightly dampen the applicator with water or Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray. Apply Show Car Polish directly to applicator. This technique will help increase flow and spreadability on the paint surface and yield more coats per bottle.
Apply directly over Polish Lok, let dry approximately 60 minutes or longer. Please use Show Car Polish on all wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic lenses. Remove with a clean 100% (Made in USA) Large Bath size White cotton towel, turning towel frequently until all polish is removed. A large towel is necessary to completely remove polish. You will see a "wet-looking" crystal-clear, ultra deep gloss. Note: It is not necessary to use Z-1 Polish Loktm every time you polish your vehicle. Z-1 Polish Loktm is recommended the first time you do your vehicle and thereafter, once a year for show cars and twice a year for everyday vehicles.
TRICKS:
Want people to envy the look of your vehicle. Want that Show Winning Edge and Custom Paint Look. Want the deepest, wettest, slickest, clearest, richest, and shiniest paint ever. Apply two more coats of Show Car Polish waiting at least 24 hours before applying the next coat. Show Car Polish will continue to get deeper and wetter with each succeeding coat, up to five coats. You can however, apply as many coats as you want of Show Car Polish. You will not believe the depth and optical clarity of the wet-looking gloss. Follow up with Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" Spray between every coat of Show Car Polish and see how Incredible your vehicle looks!
Want an even higher level of optical light refraction and reflectivety. Here's how. When applying Show Car Polish do the following; On all Top surfaces of vehicle, use a back and forth motion (from front bumper towards windshield). On all Side surfaces (doors, fenders, etc.) use a vertical motion, up and down. This technique will increase the way light attracts and reflects off of Show Car Polish. The body lines and contours of your vehicle will seem to glow. This trick really works. Remember to use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray between every coat of Show Car Polish.
TIPS:
Zaino Bros' Z-5 is the first non-abrasive polish that will eliminate swirl marks, fine scratches and spidering, without hurting the integrity of the clear coat. It does this in stages, anywhere between 1 to 5 coats, depending on vehicle color. With each application of Z-5 polish, you will see the swirl marks and fine scratches gradually lessen, until the marks are no longer visible and your paint will look flawless. Z-5 can be used initially after Z-1 or at anytime thereafter. You should switch to Z-2 as soon as you are happy with the way the paint finish looks. Example, no more swirls, scratches etc. It's up to you. Z-2 has higher optical properties than Z-5. You can switch from Z-2 to Z-5 and then back to Z-2 as often as you want. All Show Car Polishes are 100% compatible. For the highest optical paint enhancement. You should always end up with Z-2 as the last coat of polish.
Zaino Bros' Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray is the ultimate maintainence product. It will remove light dust and soil between washes and will make your paint slicker, wetter-looking, deeper and reinforce the polish system and UV protection. Because of its unique optical enhancers, Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray will create a three dimensional, ultra-high, light refracting paint finish. Its super anti-static properties will reduce dust and dirt pickup by up to 60%. The more you use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray the slicker and more dust-free your paint will be.
NOTE: Z-6 is very concentrated. Use sparingly, very lightly mist a small 1' x 1' section at a time and immediately wipe with a 100% cotton towel, turning towel frequently, until completely slick and dry. Repeat until entire vehicle is done. Do not let Z-6 dry on car without wiping. If product drying occurs before wiping, reapply Z-6 to affected areas and repeat drying procedure. Less than one ounce will do an average size vehicle. Works great on rims, chrome, trim and plastic.
Zaino Bros' Z-7 Show Car Wash will clean heavy soil from your car and deposit a reinforcing layer of polish and UV protection. It will not leave a film or haze like other car washes. Its great for maintaining that Show Car look, all year round.
P.S. I bought these from www.zainobros.com
Z1, Polish Lok" Pre-Cleaner & Gloss Conditioner
Z2, Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish for clear-coated paint
Z5, Zaino Bros' Z-5 Polish for swirl marks & fine scratches
Z6, Zaino Bros' Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray
Z7, Zaino Bros' Show Car Wash (concentrate)
Later,
Metallic Blue
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1999.5 Black
SVT Lightning
Bone Stock
CD Changer, Tonneau Cover, Class III Tow Hitch.
STEP ONE:
Make sure vehicle is clean. Lightly rub thin coat of Zaino Bros' Z-1 Polish Loktm Pre-Cleaner and Gloss Conditioner in a circular motion, using a 100% cotton towel or applicator. Entire vehicle may be done at one time. DO NOT REMOVE Z-1 Polish Lok! No drying time is necessary for Z-1 Polish Lok
STEP TWO:
Apply Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish to a clean 100% cotton towel or applicator. We have found the best way of applying Show Car Polish is with our #314 Custom Polish applicator. Just slightly dampen the applicator with water or Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray. Apply Show Car Polish directly to applicator. This technique will help increase flow and spreadability on the paint surface and yield more coats per bottle.
Apply directly over Polish Lok, let dry approximately 60 minutes or longer. Please use Show Car Polish on all wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic lenses. Remove with a clean 100% (Made in USA) Large Bath size White cotton towel, turning towel frequently until all polish is removed. A large towel is necessary to completely remove polish. You will see a "wet-looking" crystal-clear, ultra deep gloss. Note: It is not necessary to use Z-1 Polish Loktm every time you polish your vehicle. Z-1 Polish Loktm is recommended the first time you do your vehicle and thereafter, once a year for show cars and twice a year for everyday vehicles.
TRICKS:
Want people to envy the look of your vehicle. Want that Show Winning Edge and Custom Paint Look. Want the deepest, wettest, slickest, clearest, richest, and shiniest paint ever. Apply two more coats of Show Car Polish waiting at least 24 hours before applying the next coat. Show Car Polish will continue to get deeper and wetter with each succeeding coat, up to five coats. You can however, apply as many coats as you want of Show Car Polish. You will not believe the depth and optical clarity of the wet-looking gloss. Follow up with Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" Spray between every coat of Show Car Polish and see how Incredible your vehicle looks!
Want an even higher level of optical light refraction and reflectivety. Here's how. When applying Show Car Polish do the following; On all Top surfaces of vehicle, use a back and forth motion (from front bumper towards windshield). On all Side surfaces (doors, fenders, etc.) use a vertical motion, up and down. This technique will increase the way light attracts and reflects off of Show Car Polish. The body lines and contours of your vehicle will seem to glow. This trick really works. Remember to use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray between every coat of Show Car Polish.
TIPS:
Zaino Bros' Z-5 is the first non-abrasive polish that will eliminate swirl marks, fine scratches and spidering, without hurting the integrity of the clear coat. It does this in stages, anywhere between 1 to 5 coats, depending on vehicle color. With each application of Z-5 polish, you will see the swirl marks and fine scratches gradually lessen, until the marks are no longer visible and your paint will look flawless. Z-5 can be used initially after Z-1 or at anytime thereafter. You should switch to Z-2 as soon as you are happy with the way the paint finish looks. Example, no more swirls, scratches etc. It's up to you. Z-2 has higher optical properties than Z-5. You can switch from Z-2 to Z-5 and then back to Z-2 as often as you want. All Show Car Polishes are 100% compatible. For the highest optical paint enhancement. You should always end up with Z-2 as the last coat of polish.
Zaino Bros' Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray is the ultimate maintainence product. It will remove light dust and soil between washes and will make your paint slicker, wetter-looking, deeper and reinforce the polish system and UV protection. Because of its unique optical enhancers, Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray will create a three dimensional, ultra-high, light refracting paint finish. Its super anti-static properties will reduce dust and dirt pickup by up to 60%. The more you use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray the slicker and more dust-free your paint will be.
NOTE: Z-6 is very concentrated. Use sparingly, very lightly mist a small 1' x 1' section at a time and immediately wipe with a 100% cotton towel, turning towel frequently, until completely slick and dry. Repeat until entire vehicle is done. Do not let Z-6 dry on car without wiping. If product drying occurs before wiping, reapply Z-6 to affected areas and repeat drying procedure. Less than one ounce will do an average size vehicle. Works great on rims, chrome, trim and plastic.
Zaino Bros' Z-7 Show Car Wash will clean heavy soil from your car and deposit a reinforcing layer of polish and UV protection. It will not leave a film or haze like other car washes. Its great for maintaining that Show Car look, all year round.
P.S. I bought these from www.zainobros.com
Z1, Polish Lok" Pre-Cleaner & Gloss Conditioner
Z2, Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish for clear-coated paint
Z5, Zaino Bros' Z-5 Polish for swirl marks & fine scratches
Z6, Zaino Bros' Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray
Z7, Zaino Bros' Show Car Wash (concentrate)
Later,
Metallic Blue
------------------
1999.5 Black
SVT Lightning
Bone Stock
CD Changer, Tonneau Cover, Class III Tow Hitch.