KenGPW

I just washed the car very good with Dawn soap. And then I used 3M swirl remover with an orbital buffer. Im going to be using Zaino ZFX, Z2, and Z6. My question is, do I have to re-wash the car with Dawn to remove the 3M swirl remover?????
My other ? is when I apply the Z2 (mixed w/ZFX) do I put the Z6 gloss enhancer right on top of the Z2, or do I wipe the Z2 off then do a coat of Z6????
Finally my car has always been kept in the garage and never driven in the rain so do I really need to clay my car first???? If so should I have used the clay B-4 I used the 3M???

Any other tips would be great.
Thanks a lot
Kenny

Bass

i wouldn't think the swirl remover contains any carnauba but i would either spray it down with a 50/ 50 mix of alcohol / water or wash it again.

as for the Z6. wait for the Z2 to cure (about 30 minutes) then remove the Z2 with either a MF towel or cotton towel and then spray the z6 (use sparingly )

I would clay the car - even though you car is kept in a garaged you'd be surprised how much embedded stuff sticks to the paint. there's a little trick - put your fingers in side a plastic bag and run your fingers over the surface of the paint. does it feel really smooth? if so no need to clay if not then clay (i would clay anyway)

The key to a great shine is the prep work

Have fun!!

KenGPW

OK just went to the store and got clay magic clay. Should I use the spray that comes with it or use the Z6???????

wanabe

kengpw-
no need to wash after the swirl removal, but i do usually wash after claying...
btw, you should not normally use dawn-
in fact you didnt need it if you did a swirl removal.
dawn is used cause it removes any type of protection on the car... and so will a swirl removal or any other type of polish.
dawn is a bit harsh (which is why its so good at removing product), so dont use it very often!

AquilaEagle

clay before swirl removal or after?

Bass

personally i would do the swirl remover then clay the whole car then re-wash. - are you guys using swirl remover on the whole car or just a few areas?

oh and for the lubricant for clay - no need to waste z6 just mix a few capfuls of car wash and water into a spray bottle and use that.

KenGPW

Thanks all for the help. After 16 hrs of cleaning my car looks amazing.
Thanks again Kenny

wanabe

16 hours!!!
really? i spent 6 hours yesterday on mine and thought that was plenty! (i am just a bit jealous that you had that much time!!)
what did you do to that baby?
post up some pics dude!!

KenGPW

I will get so pics up soon. Yea I went nuts!!!!!!!