Spring Cleaning....
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Got it fixed!
Here they are:
This is after a wash with Z7 and the 4th or 5th coat of Z5:
These were taken earlier this afternoon before a trip to Lake Conroe, the whole front end was done, bumper grill, and headlights:
This WAS the dull side of the truck:
It worked so well on the paint, I did my rims too:
The Blackberry probably doesn't do the truck or Zaino justice, if the light hit the truck the way I wanted and I had a Nikon D60 or a Canon Digital Rebel you'd see what I was talking about. I'm so impressed by it, I'm doing my parents cars and ordering some more Zaino next month
This is after a wash with Z7 and the 4th or 5th coat of Z5:
These were taken earlier this afternoon before a trip to Lake Conroe, the whole front end was done, bumper grill, and headlights:
This WAS the dull side of the truck:
It worked so well on the paint, I did my rims too:
The Blackberry probably doesn't do the truck or Zaino justice, if the light hit the truck the way I wanted and I had a Nikon D60 or a Canon Digital Rebel you'd see what I was talking about. I'm so impressed by it, I'm doing my parents cars and ordering some more Zaino next month
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Thanks!
Believe it or not, I hand buffed it with a 100% cotton towel...
Zaino goes on nice and light and does a hell of a job making your truck shine with very little effort...
Believe it or not, I hand buffed it with a 100% cotton towel...
Zaino goes on nice and light and does a hell of a job making your truck shine with very little effort...
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If you're applying multiple coats like I am, be sure and order an extra bottle of Z6. (It's the first thing I ran out of) It makes applying multiple coats much easier and is what's needed when you apply your last coat of Z2. I.e. you always end multiple coats with Z2 and spray on some Z6 to enhance and seal the shine.
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Looks great! I for one think Zaino is completely overrated, but the results speak for themselves. I have tried tons and tons of products and just don't have the time or energy to put 5 or 6 coats on my vehicles.
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From: Apopka, FL
Cleaning
Your X looks AWESOME!!!
I am a newbie to this forum. Been reading for about 3 weeks now since I bought my X. This forum Rocks.
I have been looking for a good polish for my excursion and Black Mustang. I think I have found the product.
Thanks again.
Jim Dombrowski
2002 Excursion Limited, 7.3L PSD, 6637 Filter, 285/75/16 Coopers
I am a newbie to this forum. Been reading for about 3 weeks now since I bought my X. This forum Rocks.
I have been looking for a good polish for my excursion and Black Mustang. I think I have found the product.
Thanks again.
Jim Dombrowski
2002 Excursion Limited, 7.3L PSD, 6637 Filter, 285/75/16 Coopers
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Your X looks AWESOME!!!
I am a newbie to this forum. Been reading for about 3 weeks now since I bought my X. This forum Rocks.
I have been looking for a good polish for my excursion and Black Mustang. I think I have found the product.
Thanks again.
Jim Dombrowski
2002 Excursion Limited, 7.3L PSD, 6637 Filter, 285/75/16 Coopers
I am a newbie to this forum. Been reading for about 3 weeks now since I bought my X. This forum Rocks.
I have been looking for a good polish for my excursion and Black Mustang. I think I have found the product.
Thanks again.
Jim Dombrowski
2002 Excursion Limited, 7.3L PSD, 6637 Filter, 285/75/16 Coopers
A lot of love goes into my truck as it's my pride and joy, and now it litterally shows!
Order yourself some Zaino and like I said, order some extra Z6, you will definitely need it if you're doing multiple coats on the family fleet. It especially good at keeping the paint clean between washes...
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Update!
Well boys, she's still shiny as hell and looks better than the day I picked her up from the dealer! 
One suggestion: For those of you who haven't tried Zaino, DO IT! Your truck will look so clean and so beautiful, your wife will get jealous...
If you decide to order some Zaino, do yourself a favor and order some of their Zaino CS Z-CS Clear Seal: Zaino Store
That stuff works! It really brings out the shine in the clearcoat and your paint beneth. It's also a way to seal the shine after a few coats of wax...
I'm not on Zaino's payroll at all; I've seen their product work on my truck and am just singing their praises.
Pics as the week progresses...
One suggestion: For those of you who haven't tried Zaino, DO IT! Your truck will look so clean and so beautiful, your wife will get jealous...
If you decide to order some Zaino, do yourself a favor and order some of their Zaino CS Z-CS Clear Seal: Zaino Store
That stuff works! It really brings out the shine in the clearcoat and your paint beneth. It's also a way to seal the shine after a few coats of wax...
I'm not on Zaino's payroll at all; I've seen their product work on my truck and am just singing their praises.
Pics as the week progresses...
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I have always used liquid glass on all of my vehicles all ford vehicels liquid glass is a liquid poly carbonant the stuff safety glasses are made of; most all other waxes all run with heat or wear down quickly. I need to clean up my X & my expedition & take some pics; both vehicels are black & the depth of field on both is amazing they always have that wet look to them. The paint rarely needs alot of upkeep after the first clay baring session prior to the 1 st use of liquid glass I do not have to clay bar either vehicle. I use the product on almot the whole vehicle glass,chrome, wheels,plastics. Give it a shot I belive it has no equal. 
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LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
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Would love to try this stuff but I just can't find the time. A buddy of mine put me in touch with a guy who preps vehicles for local dealers and he will buff the EX and apply two coats of wax for $100; (I wouldn't wash it for that!) I have seen what he did to my buddy's BMW; looks pretty good. I'll post a pic or two after I have it done.