04-30-2012, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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I did re-polish my X3
I bought my X3 last year in July 2011 and have been thinking to repolish and seal it. I had absolutely no experience in doing it so was scared of taking up this project by myself. I read through several articles on internet and finally decided to use Zaino system. I bought all the stuff needed and did it, it came out so well, better than the original looks
I would like to comment following: 1. Decide on one sytem of polishing / waxing. I decided Zaino. 2. Go through YouTube sessions on how people did it. 3. Get all the material well before you start doing it. 4. In my case, main time/ effrots were needed in washing the car to a spotless surface. Polishing and sealing didnt take much time/ efforts. |
04-30-2012, 06:02 PM | #3 |
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My wife wasn't allowing me to plunge into this kinda task , saying why do you need to touch new car. She was working this Saturday and I got a chance. She came back later in the evening and said wow, you washed it realy neat, better than before
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05-01-2012, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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I did all by hands. You don't need much buffing with Zaino.
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05-01-2012, 12:34 PM | #9 |
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I too am a Zaino fan. Just picked up my 2012 X3 35i in February and the very first action I took was to wash with Dawn (to remove dealer wax), wash with Z-7, briefly Clay, Seal with Z-AIO, Apply Z-5 Pro Show and then Spray and buff with Z-6 (Zaino owner recommended this approach for Carbon Metallic Black.) The results speak for themself:
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Most of the time goes into washing with Dawn, rinsing, claying, washing with car soap (not dawn) and drying. This took nearly 3 hrours for me as I am not that fast. Rest of the processes does not take much time, each step takes just 15 minutes though there could be drying/ curing time depending upon what you use. In short, one can finish all in one day. Last edited by April1; 05-01-2012 at 01:30 PM.. |
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First time (just after purchase) it took me roughly 8 hours... but Zaino products are quite easy to apply and remove.
Now, I just wash with Z-7 once a week and lightly spritz/ buff with Z-6 - total time is 1 hour per week. And the car is amazing... at least untill it rains but heck, we need the rain! |
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05-02-2012, 04:44 AM | #15 |
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From my read of the Zaino info I think Z-AIO does seal -- it's All In One. I used it previously on its own on a utility vehicle and it lasted almost a year. For my BMWs I also do as you suggested following with Z-5 or Z-2. While Z-AIO is a good base (as it helps clean and make the first bond) it isn't only a base. I find it handy for parts that need a little protecting but not four layers -- the area around the gas cap, for instance.
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For what it's worth, I like their leather products, too. Seem to work well and they have a pleasing, subtle scent.
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I did the same thing to my X3 with Swissvax products. Much better looking now than the original factory look. Easier to clean and a deep wetlook glow to the metallic paint. |
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Is this wax or a liquid synthetic chemical? Does it need rigorous buffing? |
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