Detailed: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 *DUW* [Archive]

Rider90

10-07-2006, 04:00 PM

http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/1.jpg
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http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/9.jpg
http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/10.jpg

Rider90

10-07-2006, 04:01 PM

http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/11.jpg
http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/12.jpg
http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/13.jpg
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http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/16.jpg
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http://jasonsautospa.com/z06/6.jpg

Rider90

10-07-2006, 04:04 PM

This was my first time using Zaino products and so far they have done an excellent job. Today I clayed the Z06 via Z-18, followed by Z-6, then Z-5 PRO, and Z-6 again. Tomorrow I will do Z-6, Z-2 PRO, and Z-6. The wheels have Z-6 on them now but will get Z-2 PRO tomorrow, followed by Z-6 again. The seats have been treated with Z-9 & Z-10 and the tires & trim with Z-16.

:cool:

bigslim

10-07-2006, 04:16 PM

Once again, another nice job Jason. :up:

VNMUS

10-07-2006, 05:02 PM

Lets see a Black MM with your treatment!

Shora

10-07-2006, 06:02 PM

No before pics? Well, the after pics look unreal!

What's up with the white towel? Is that what the owner uses to keep her clean? I hope that he is not that fanatic.

Rider90

10-07-2006, 06:03 PM

Lets see a Black MM with your treatment!
Ask and ye shall receive:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27593

Rider90

10-07-2006, 06:03 PM

No before pics? Well, the after pics look unreal!

What's up with the white towel? Is that what the owner uses to keep her clean? I hope that he is not that fanatic.
No before pics this time, and the towel is mine so I don't get the carpet dirty :)

Blackened300a

10-07-2006, 06:28 PM

Why couldnt you be in NY!! You would have exclusive detailing rights to my car.

Hotrauder

10-07-2006, 06:35 PM

Jason, do come to Florida this winter. There is a huge market here and no one I know of is doing this level of work. NO ONE. Dennis:)

Peter

10-07-2006, 07:16 PM

Holy Crap! That is so good Jason!
Keep up the good work!^^

Breadfan

10-07-2006, 09:23 PM

This was my first time using Zaino products and so far they have done an excellent job. Today I clayed the Z06 via Z-18, followed by Z-6, then Z-5 PRO, and Z-6 again. Tomorrow I will do Z-6, Z-2 PRO, and Z-6. The wheels have Z-6 on them now but will get Z-2 PRO tomorrow, followed by Z-6 again. The seats have been treated with Z-9 & Z-10 and the tires & trim with Z-16.

:cool:

http://www.neuralimpulse.com/macros/zeegoggles.jpg

OK sorry bout that but all those "Z's" made me think of this picture. :)

Car looks great, looks like you did an awesome job as always. Good to hear your take on the Zaino line when compared to other off the shelf products. Do you feel it's worth getting all those Z's or do you feel that good stuff you can buy locally works as well? Just curious for your take on it!

Thanks, again, lookin' great!

VNMUS

10-07-2006, 10:08 PM

Ask and ye shall receive:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27593

Very impressive. Wish mine was that clean :depress:

Rider90

10-07-2006, 10:54 PM

Do you feel it's worth getting all those Z's or do you feel that good stuff you can buy locally works as well?
Good question...

I noticed immediately that when the hose hit the body, before I did anything, the water sheeted off better than anything I had ever seen. It seemed like I could not even get the car wet, as the water hit the body and rolled right off. I added some Dawn to the mix to take care of that.

I was very impressed by how little amount of chemical got you so far. A dime size of polish was enough to do a whole fender, maybe more. A small squirt of Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray went a long way too. It made me feel like my money could last the next 100 cars.

Application was very easy, I applied Z-5 PRO in a vertical line manner on the sides, and the opposite for the upper surfaces. I let Z-5 sit for probably 1.5 hours before buffing and it came off easily, no streaks, no troubles.

The clay bar was very plyable and did an excellent job. I think their formula for clay lube, although it does contradict the exact mixture (Soap & Water) between the clay bar instructions and the tips sheet, is excellent.

The leather stuff (Z-9 & Z-10) smelled nice, like leather, and seemed to leave the leather a little softer.

The Perfect Tire Gloss did an excellent job as well. I was very skeptical about how thin the stuff was - it came out of the bottle like water, but then again I'm used to a tire gel. Wipe it on, let it stand, wipe it back off to avoid spin-off and the rubber and vinyl surfaces turned out magnificent. I applied this to the lower air dam as well with excellent results.

Overall I am very satisfied. Easy to apply, remove, and produces excellent results. Longevity will be tested in-house very soon - but judging by the water sheeting action on the Z06 today I'd say it lasts very long. Better than the store brand overall? my vote is Yes.

Did you know Z-6 does a great job on chrome too?
http://jasonsautospa.com/chopper.jpg

VNMUS

10-08-2006, 10:30 AM

I use SimiChrome on my cycle's chrome and Elephant Tusk on the body work.

Rick-n-Miami

10-08-2006, 11:55 AM

Gotta love that Zaino! Great work there, keep it up!

Drock96Marquis

10-08-2006, 01:10 PM

Nice work :cool:

Did you do only one application of z-5 pro and/or z-2 pro?

BTW, Try some z-8 as a final touch ;) Will give the paint a glossier and deeper finish over z-6.

I don't use the z-6 at all anyore and just use the z-8 for applying inbetween coats of z-5pro/z-2pro and as a final spray. It is more expensive that way but gives better results.

Rider90

10-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Nice work :cool:

Did you do only one application of z-5 pro and/or z-2 pro?

BTW, Try some z-8 as a final touch ;) Will give the paint a glossier and deeper finish over z-6.

I don't use the z-6 at all anyore and just use the z-8 for applying inbetween coats of z-5pro/z-2pro and as a final spray. It is more expensive that way but gives better results.
I actually did 2 coats of Z-2 PRO and 2 coats of Z-5 PRO, and about 5 applications of Z-6. I'll be ordering Z-8 soon, among other things :D

Thanks guys

Marauder2005

10-08-2006, 04:04 PM

The car looks GREAT! The heads on the 5.7 are HUGE!!!!!

KillJoy

10-08-2006, 04:28 PM

DAYUM!!!! Looks good bud!!! Keep up that work...and you can quit your day job ;)

KillJoy