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Prep:
Wolfgang Autobathe wash
Big Blue to dry
Poorboys SSR1 w/ Porter Cable at speed 6
Clay w/ Poorboys Spray n Wipe to lubricate
Re-rinse, Re-Dry
Klasse AIO x 1
LSP:
z2 pro x 4 with z8 in between
Just when you think Zaino couldn't be improved upon, it has.
Sal has a real winner here. It dries quicker, is easier to apply and slightly easier to remove.(still need a little more elbow grease than other brands) Drying time in between coats is about 30mins.
I noticed that you really won't get the full effect of the Zaino "bling" without properly prepping your surface first and adding multiple layers.
z2 pro with z8 is significantly "slicker." Not as slick as Wolfgang, but very close.
DO not top with a carnuba. I found z2 Pro does not like it. In my firs test, I topped with Pinnacle Paste Glaze and it completely "muted" my finish. Making it more of a "mat" finish. I was very disappointed in that. So i had to tear it all down again and start over.
I found z2 Pro needs to be layered to bring out the real depth and "bling" on lighter coloured cars. I found not one, not two, but 3 coats really bring out the depth. On silverstone or berlina or nfr, it'll probably "pop" with 1-2 coats.
Overall, I'm really happy again with the condition of my finish. Deep and wet looking with a nice slickness. It takes time for the z8 to work in. It does not give an immediate "slick" feel, give it some time and then be prepared to be shocked.
Pros:
-easier to use
-one of the best lsp's to date in my books
-improved "deep" and wet looking
-z8 detail spray improves slickness
-durability
Cons:
-need to prep surface well to see the real true essence, the true bling. z2 pro by itself does not do it all
-does not do well with a carnuba topper
-z8 detail takes some time to work into your finish to feel the slickness
-really have to layer it super thin like the past z2
Porter Cable Tip:
If applying by dual action polisher, be sure to soak your "black/grey pad" with detail spray. I used Poorboys detail spray instead of z8 and it worked fine in allowing the z2 pro to spread. A couple of dabs on the 12, 3, 6 , 9pm spots , a quick rub in with finger and it spread pretty well at speed 3. Overall its easier to apply by hand.
More z2 Pro and z8 testing
looks great and nice write-up
