Just a "little polishing" and some zaino....

gmblack3 · 10-29-2006, 12:37 AM

99 BMW 740il wifes car, last polished late march with 106ff.

Seven months of mostly QEW washes with Blue MFs from excel detail:

I had used AJ back in April, in late August I applied a few coats of AJT as it seemed that
the AJ was loosing its slickness somewhat.

After a QEW wash:

Process:
Clayed
Polished hood, roof and trunk with EC/OP mix, white LCD VC pad 1500.
Polished entire car with 106ff/RMG mix green P2 pad 1500.
Polished entire car with P085RD green P2 pad 1400.
(I was informed after that 106ff and 085 finish down about the same. I can verify that I could not tell the difference.)
50/50 wipedown
Z6 wipedown
3x Z5pro w/ ZFX
Z6 after coats 1 and 2
Z8 after final coat
Just got new tires a few weeks ago, applied 2x of Z-16.

After polishing:

Here is the hood after EC/ OP then 106ff

Same steps for the trunk:

Finals:

I am pretty sure I will get at least 6 months of protection from zaino. Over the cooler months down here in GA, she will see QEW washes and Z8 about twice a month.

TH0001@properautocare.com · 10-29-2006, 09:44 AM

Personally I think you do amazing work. The reflections on the paint are crisp and clear.

Is that single stage or bc/cc? I have ran across random Bimmers that sometimes have singlestage (as late as an 03).

Looks amazing, nice nice work. Wanna come down and do my truck?

WhiteDiamond · 10-29-2006, 10:49 AM

Looks great. Although black is my favorite, metallic reds are really starting to look good for my next vehicle.

Todd

agentf1 · 10-29-2006, 11:33 AM

Nice work. You gotta love that 106FF followed by Zaino.

Pretty much the same process I am using except I use ZPC instead of 085RD as my final polish. Yes, I think the 106ff and 085rd are very close with the 106ff having a little more bite.

gmblack3 · 10-29-2006, 09:25 PM

Gentlemen, Thank you all for your kind words!

It still takes me some time to achive these results.

Todd, This one has a CC for sure. Which series/color were single stage?

WhiteDiamond, This color does get "washed out" in the direct sun, but I guess most darker colors do.

Frank, I've had this small stash of 085 for a while, but this is the first time that I have used it. It seems to have a nice long working time.

I think I am going to order some more ZPC.

Stickman81 · 10-30-2006, 11:45 PM

She looks great Bryan. Everything you touch turns out nice.
Even before you polished it it looked so much better than my truck.
I gotta get in gear.

gmblack3 · 10-31-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickman81

She looks great Bryan. Everything you touch turns out nice.
Even before you polished it it looked so much better than my truck.
I gotta get in gear.

Jim, Last time I saw your truck it looked pretty darn good!

Sleper · 10-31-2006, 06:53 AM

Very nice work thanks for taking the time to share