02-09-2012, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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X3 35i M Sport Arrives!!!
Unbelievable, just picked up my X3 last weekend, prepped by myself (Zaino) and on the road.
Words can't explain... amazing! |
02-09-2012, 01:12 PM | #2 |
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02-09-2012, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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You bet, be happy to describe the process. After speaking with Sal directly at Zaino, he said to follow this process (especially for Carbon Metallic Black):
1) wash with Dawn 2) check for paint imperfections and clay if necessary (I did) 3) wash with Z-7 4) Apply Z-AIO (all in one - particularly for Carbon Black) 5) Apply Z-6 Gloss Enhancement 6) Finally, Apply Z-5 Car Polish hope this help (and consistent with all the great threads on washing and waxing/ sealing) |
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02-09-2012, 02:45 PM | #7 |
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02-09-2012, 03:18 PM | #8 |
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My package was as follows; Carbon Black Metallic, Oyster Interior, M-Sport and DHP. I passed on the navigation. Included extended maintenance and Tire/ Wheel protection (due to the numerous potholes in the NE)
The wash/ clay/ sealant and Polish process took me ~ 8 hours over 2 days (a little longer because of low temps - high 40s/ low 50s) Thanks for all the kind complements... |
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02-09-2012, 04:03 PM | #9 |
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I am of the understanding that one should wait for two months before going for sealing as paint should be cured fully.
Secondaly, why didnt you finish with Z-CS as the last sealing coat and a finishing coat of Z-6 then? Last edited by April1; 02-09-2012 at 04:23 PM.. |
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02-09-2012, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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I just followed the instructions from Sal - Zaino Products.... that's why I used the process outlined above.
Regarding when to seal, there are numerous threads on this topic, i.e., when to seal a newly painted vehicle. The overwhelming consensus is that BMW water soluble paint is not overly dense/ hard and that the manufacturing process adequately dries and sets the paint... so prep immediately is fine |
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Did you mask any parts during the process? |
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02-10-2012, 07:27 AM | #14 | |
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02-10-2012, 09:50 AM | #15 |
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I actually did not need to mask anything. No residue problems with the Zaino products I used.
Going foward, I'll probably wash every week or so (depending on weather conditions) and dry using my micro waffle fiber and then finish off with light spritze of Z-6 with Zaino polishing towels. |
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