Chopek1026 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I got tired of all those steps and wanted to try a machine to get rid of swirls on my 2000 Torch Red Corvette. I've read all these threads about techniques and it's not working for me yet:help: I tried taking some pics last night... they didn't turn out that well. I'll try again. Heading out to the garage to give it another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Trust me you'll get it, so hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Trust me you'll get it, so hang in there. You're definitely headed down the right path. Welcome to the forum, too. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for the support. I hope so! It's getting very frustrating! What am I not doing right? What's the average amount of passes to achieve that mirror shine? One section I went over at least 7 times with SHR and FMP on the Orange pad and still had some swirls and scratches, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the support. I hope so! It's getting very frustrating! What am I not doing right? What's the average amount of passes to achieve that mirror shine? One section I went over at least 7 times with SHR and FMP on the Orange pad and still had some swirls and scratches, Are you applying enough pressure. And is the PC at 4 or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Are you applying enough pressure. And is the PC at 4 or higher. Yeah, I cranked it all the way up and leaned on it pretty hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawfish Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I also had used Zaino’s for a while. I had great success using it on my old car, a black C5, but I have never been quite satisfied with it on my C6. I was not overloaded with swirl marks, but the PC along <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com</st1:place>Adams arsenal did clear up my paint. I have already used the Machine polish the car, but I just purchased some of the Americano Paste, so I cannot wait to get home (I am overseas) to layer it on the C6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the support. I hope so! It's getting very frustrating! What am I not doing right? What's the average amount of passes to achieve that mirror shine? One section I went over at least 7 times with SHR and FMP on the Orange pad and still had some swirls and scratches, First off, you should have used the SHR on a orange pad and the FMP on a white pad. Applying a lot of pressure is not necessarily what you should have done, especially wth the FMP. Have you watched any of my videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 First off, you should have used the SHR on a orange pad and the FMP on a white pad. Applying a lot of pressure is not necessarily what you should have done, especially wth the FMP. Have you watched any of my videos? I was following the detail sheet from Ashley. It says two dime size squirts of SHR and the same of FMP on the orange pad. Also, in one of Adam's videos he said to apply significant amounts of pressure. I have watched your videos multiple times! Adam called me this morning. About to go out into the garage and do an over-the-phone session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I was following the detail sheet from Ashley. It says two dime size squirts of SHR and the same of FMP on the orange pad. Also, in one of Adam's videos he said to apply significant amounts of pressure. I have watched your videos multiple times! Adam called me this morning. About to go out into the garage and do an over-the-phone session! The man himself will get you squared away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Trust me!! iF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGTO Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome Aboard! Glad to see a local guy join up over here and Discover Adams Products...I love all my products from Adams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 The man himself will get you squared away. You're right! The man himself is hooking me up fo sho! Thanks again Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich427 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Adam also converted me over from Zaino a number of years ago and I have never looked back. You won't either! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Chris.....I too used to be a Zanio guy and got tired of waiting for it to haze or dry .....what a waste of my time:help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin04 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I still have some Zaino but I don't use it much. Adam's stuff is somuch easier to use. Adam's DS is way easier to use than Zaino's. Right now I have Zaino and Adam's tire dressing on my tires to do a comparison. I was going to use my friends Civic as the test car for Zaino vs Adams wax today. But he didn't wash it so that will have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Chris.....I too used to be a Zanio guy and got tired of waiting for it to haze or dry .....what a waste of my time:help: Yeah, tell me about it! I don't think it ever dries or hazes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopek1026 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 I still have some Zaino but I don't use it much. Adam's stuff is somuch easier to use. Adam's DS is way easier to use than Zaino's. Right now I have Zaino and Adam's tire dressing on my tires to do a comparison. I was going to use my friends Civic as the test car for Zaino vs Adams wax today. But he didn't wash it so that will have to wait. You're right Devin, Adam's is so much easier to use. I've still got a lot of Zaino left. I was gonna give it to my parents, but I don't think I could put them through that. Hopefully they will order some Adam's. I might try a comparison too, if I can muster up the effort to apply the Zaino! The PC 7424 and Adam's machine polishes have spoiled me. Let me know who the winner is when your finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You're right Devin, Adam's is so much easier to use. I've still got a lot of Zaino left. I was gonna give it to my parents, but I don't think I could put them through that. Hopefully they will order some Adam's. I might try a comparison too, if I can muster up the effort to apply the Zaino! The PC 7424 and Adam's machine polishes have spoiled me. Let me know who the winner is when your finished. I've already done the comparison. You're already using the right stuff. I need to give my Zaino stuff away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've already done the comparison. You're already using the right stuff. I need to give my Zaino stuff away... your giving MY "SAL ZANIO" products AWAY? what!! haha jk:jester: anyway WELCOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxOnWaxOff Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Zaino makes a great product, there's no doubt about it. However, Adam's products (IMO) will produce equal or greater shine with much less effort. In my book, that's good math. I gave about $200.00 worth of Zaino to a buddy after I bought my first bottle of Buttery Wax. No quittin' now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin04 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've already done the comparison. You're already using the right stuff. I need to give my Zaino stuff away... I don't know how to say what I'm trying to say with out it being taken the wrong way and being edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The thing to keep in mind is that Zaino and Adams are two very distinctly different products guys. They're both a means of making your paint look good, but with very different approaches. FWIW - there really aren't any polishes in the Zaino product line (other than ZPC) so essentially their products use filler to mask and disguise imperfections. Not that there is anything wrong with that, its just a different means to get a good looking finish. I have used Zaino extensively in the past, not at all bad stuff, just not my style. Keep in mind no ONE company has the right solution to every problem and some are better in certain aspects than others. I've stuck with Adams for so long simply for the ease of use, the finished product, and the unmatched customer service. There is no company in the market willing to go to nearly the same lengths as Adam and his team are to make a customer happy. You simply can't put a price on customer service IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin04 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The thing to keep in mind is that Zaino and Adams are two very distinctly different products guys. They're both a means of making your paint look good, but with very different approaches. FWIW - there really aren't any polishes in the Zaino product line (other than ZPC) so essentially their products use filler to mask and disguise imperfections. Not that there is anything wrong with that, its just a different means to get a good looking finish. I have used Zaino extensively in the past, not at all bad stuff, just not my style. Keep in mind no ONE company has the right solution to every problem and some are better in certain aspects than others. I've stuck with Adams for so long simply for the ease of use, the finished product, and the unmatched customer service. There is no company in the market willing to go to nearly the same lengths as Adam and his team are to make a customer happy. You simply can't put a price on customer service IMO. I started looking for a different company to use after contacting Zaino. I sent them an email with a problem and they responded only to say call us. When I called they were extremely rude, and told me to tell them what I thought went wrong. I called them to hear what they had to say, not guess at what my problem was. By the end of my conversation I was told it must have been my fault and was left with out an answer on how to fix it. I come to Adam with the same problem via email and he gives me a solution, a link to the forums, and his personal cell phone number. You cant beat Adam's customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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