428gc Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hey guys and gals, just started with Adams products, long time user of zaino, I have been leasing for the last 6 years, so I’ve only been claying and applying zaino sealants, I gave up on wax, weather too harsh here. Other than zaino sealant and tire shine, I hadn’t found any other exterior products I’ve been satisfied with. Interior wise, I use aerospace 303 and Leatherique. Recently I purchased a 2006 Z4, as I really missed driving a manual, and wanted a convertible. Needless to say this car need some serious paint correction, it’s sapphire black metallic. So I ordered the following products, clay and detail spray, as well as a full set of 4” polishing pads and polishes for use with my PC. Also got some apc and wheel cleaner. Got to work this weekend, love the visco clay bar, worked really well removing 11 years of crud. Attached pic was just a 1x2 section of the hood near the windshield, although the whole car was similar. Yesterday I started polishing, took like 4 passes in each direction, then I’d spritz some Detailer on the pad and hit the same section again. This was with the heavy compound and blue/white micro fiber pads. Pretty happy with the results, still have the front fascia to do today, then 3coats of zaino, attached pic is before correction, I’ll post new pics when done Thorsager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chonke Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Welcome to the forum! Very nice car you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Welcome Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428gc Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Couple of after pics, didn’t have time to do the wheels and tires though 8675309'SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamingsnake Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Greeting from Tucson! Would be nice to see a before shot to compare. Difference will certainly be dramatic, since the final product looks like a new car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428gc Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Sorry I could not get before pics, to adequately show the extent of correction needed, my street was chip sealed, and I couldn’t get my other car out of the driveway to get shots in the sun, not matter how hard I tried with my iPhone, I couldn’t get it to show swirls much in the garage, even with my work light. I did manage this shot, doesn’t show swirling, but some scratchess and overall lack of clarity/haze in the paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightgn Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hey Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiggleMon Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Welcome! I’m new here too and can say these guys help out a lot! I just left Arizona. Loved it. I lived in Surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Welcome Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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