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I have started using coatings. I use CarPro CQuartz but there are others. Applied it last summer and is still beading. They state it should last two years so we'll see
But very important to get car swirl free as possible so you can "lock" in the paint
Just looked it up. Very reasonable price if it does what it says.
I agree. Been using Zaino since the late 90's when I got my first Corvette. Been using it since on other Corvettes and then Jeeps, Hummers, Silverados and getting ready in the next week to do my new 2215 Silverado.
Lasts a long time, great finish, you can layer (most polishes take off the previous coat, Zaino does not) and you can do it in sunlight. (Did it when I lived in TN and UT; states noted for sunlight.)
Porter Cable 7424. I have had many black cars and the PC orbital buffer is a must have. Before I got one my cars looked good, but after I got it the paint was incredible looked like a car in Forza or GT that is to say almost unrealistically clear and scratch free. The Wax dosen't really matter in my opinion. It's the motion and quickness of the applicator. I have used everything from Mercedes official Zymol to Zaino to Pepboys store bought Meguiars and gotten the same results. Also, do not skimp on the cloth get high grade cloths from adams or another specialty store. I only waxed every 3 months and because it was AZ all I would do is dust it with a good quality micro cloth and it was just a pretty as the day I waxed it.
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I agree. Been using Zaino since the late 90's when I got my first Corvette. Been using it since on other Corvettes and then Jeeps, Hummers, Silverados and getting ready in the next week to do my new 2215 Silverado.
Lasts a long time, great finish, you can layer (most polishes take off the previous coat, Zaino does not) and you can do it in sunlight. (Did it when I lived in TN and UT; states noted for sunlight.)
So does the Z-5 polish really work on swirls? And if it does, then get the car swirl free and layer Z-2 right?
Order would be wash, clay bar, Z-5, Z-2 and done?
Z-6 in between washes?
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Originally Posted by AndyAMG
Porter Cable 7424. I have had many black cars and the PC orbital buffer is a must have. Before I got one my cars looked good, but after I got it the paint was incredible looked like a car in Forza or GT that is to say almost unrealistically clear and scratch free. The Wax dosen't really matter in my opinion. It's the motion and quickness of the applicator. I have used everything from Mercedes official Zymol to Zaino to Pepboys store bought Meguiars and gotten the same results. Also, do not skimp on the cloth get high grade cloths from adams or another specialty store. I only waxed every 3 months and because it was AZ all I would do is dust it with a good quality micro cloth and it was just a pretty as the day I waxed it.
Yea that would be the polisher I would be getting. I saw the Adams towels and while expensive, they look downright soft! I would probably pick up a few for the paint for sure.
So "dusting" in between washes with just a Microfiber won't cause scratches? Or do you spray detail spray first to decrease the chance of swirls when dusting?
PC 7424 is tried and true. Honestly the Harbor Freight polisher is pretty good. Can be had for around $50 with coupons. I'm sure most major cities has a local Harbor Freight. And on top of that they sell Meguiars M105/M205 polishes. Those are higher end Meguiars products usually only found online.
I know they are a bit more expensive, but just buy 5 or 10 and it brings per unit cost down a bit. When I first received this and compared to the cheap Walmart ones they are night and day. Take the towel and roll it across your hand. Good towels won't "grab" your hands. They will roll smoothly across your hand. This one does exactly that.
UPDATE: It's been raining since last night and my car is still beading like the day I applied the CQuartz coating last July. So still holding up. Even the windows are still beading. CQuartz can be applied to most surfaces: paint, windows, plastic, rubber. It doesn't stain or leave a chalky residue.
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PC 7424 is tried and true. Honestly the Harbor Freight polisher is pretty good. Can be had for around $50 with coupons. I'm sure most major cities has a local Harbor Freight. And on top of that they sell Meguiars M105/M205 polishes. Those are higher end Meguiars products usually only found online.
I know they are a bit more expensive, but just buy 5 or 10 and it brings per unit cost down a bit. When I first received this and compared to the cheap Walmart ones they are night and day. Take the towel and roll it across your hand. Good towels won't "grab" your hands. They will roll smoothly across your hand. This one does exactly that.
UPDATE: It's been raining since last night and my car is still beading like the day I applied the CQuartz coating last July. So still holding up. Even the windows are still beading. CQuartz can be applied to most surfaces: paint, windows, plastic, rubber. It doesn't stain or leave a chalky residue.
To avoid swirls or get rid of them, use corn starch or baby powder when polishing....
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