Zaino on my 75

MrBitsy · 19th June 2008, 11:46

Applied two layers on Z5 topped with Z6 then fished with a layer of Z2 topped with Z8

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ray.kea...o/ZainoDetail/

Products are great to apply and remove easily. The finish is very slick indeed.

brum29 · 19th June 2008, 12:49

Hi there, are you the same nice Mr. Bitsy that's coming to the Yorky meeting and doing a demo because if you are I must say I really do admire your work, your car looks absolutely terrific. Can I ask how long it took you to complete all those layers and are those Z thingies a different type of polish, only apart from Turtle Wax I'm unaware of all these other makes.

I say again what a super shine on your car you must be very proud of your efforts and I agree with comments stated elsewhere that it does feel good to drive a car in that loverly condition (not that I'd know, mine never anywhere as good as that).

(Oh, by the way will my car look like that after the meeting only Dave said he was going to have a word with you as he wants to put my car forward for the demo)

windrush · 19th June 2008, 13:11

It is certainly a credit to yo Mr Bitsy but just how long did it take

MrBitsy · 19th June 2008, 13:46

Time isn't important when cleaning a Rover 75

This detail took 2 days to complete.

Day 1

1.. Wash car
2.. Clay car (rarely done but so important)
3.. Clean paint (Meguiars paint cleaner)
4.. 2 layers of Z5 topped with Z6

Day 2

1.. 1 Layer of Z2 topped with Z8
2.. Wheels cleaned with Chemical Guys wheel sealant
3.. All black external trim cleaned with Sonus trim detailer
4.. Tyres coated with Z16 tyre gloss
5.. Windows cleaned with Z12 glass polish

Day 3..

Photographs and forum posts

The car didn't need anything doing to it, but it is a 75 and I am on annual leave - polishing the car is a pleasure so no hassle at all. I had read about the Zaino products so fancied giving them a go - glad I did as the Zaino range is now my favourite.

I had the car machine polished a month ago to get rid of swirl marks - I did consider buying a Megs 220, but the danger there is removing the paint in a month from over use

Tatts · 19th June 2008, 14:48

I've used my Megs 220 to do a correction, but I chickened out on some of the deeper swirls. Need to get an old door or something to practice on!

I also use the 220 for applying wax using a 4" pad - no effort at all!

How do find that Zaino compared to Nattys Blue? (Finish & ease of use?).

MrBitsy · 19th June 2008, 15:20

Never used that wax. Of the waxes I have used, the Zaino polishes are removed easier, even after drying for a couple of hours.

Tatts · 19th June 2008, 15:50

I'm currently using R222 Carnauba Wax, but when it's finished, back to Nattys Blue for me.

trebor · 19th June 2008, 15:54

another Nattys Blue fan here !

Timbo.P6 · 20th June 2008, 22:24

mr bitsy did you sea that telegragh pole in the middle of your bonnet but really a1+++ job well full time job

MrBitsy · 21st June 2008, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by brum29

Hi there, are you the same nice Mr. Bitsy that's coming to the Yorky meeting and doing a demo .... (Oh, by the way will my car look like that after the meeting only Dave said he was going to have a word with you as he wants to put my car forward for the demo)

Demo - nobody has asked me about a demo

I am happy to take part in one though :lol:

I do not have a rotary polisher like the Megs 220, but I don't suppose we will have access to power anyway. If we do have power, then someone else will need to do the Megs 220 bit. What we can do is clay, polish, sealant/wax etc.

Oh, make sure your car is absolutely clean when you attend :lol:

19th June 2008, 11:46	#1
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Zaino on my 75 Applied two layers on Z5 topped with Z6 then fished with a layer of Z2 topped with Z8 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ray.kea...o/ZainoDetail/ Products are great to apply and remove easily. The finish is very slick indeed. __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th June 2008, 13:11	#3
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	It is certainly a credit to yo Mr Bitsy but just how long did it take __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

19th June 2008, 13:46	#4
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Time isn't important when cleaning a Rover 75 This detail took 2 days to complete. Day 1 1.. Wash car 2.. Clay car (rarely done but so important) 3.. Clean paint (Meguiars paint cleaner) 4.. 2 layers of Z5 topped with Z6 Day 2 1.. 1 Layer of Z2 topped with Z8 2.. Wheels cleaned with Chemical Guys wheel sealant 3.. All black external trim cleaned with Sonus trim detailer 4.. Tyres coated with Z16 tyre gloss 5.. Windows cleaned with Z12 glass polish Day 3.. Photographs and forum posts The car didn't need anything doing to it, but it is a 75 and I am on annual leave - polishing the car is a pleasure so no hassle at all. I had read about the Zaino products so fancied giving them a go - glad I did as the Zaino range is now my favourite. I had the car machine polished a month ago to get rid of swirl marks - I did consider buying a Megs 220, but the danger there is removing the paint in a month from over use __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th June 2008, 14:48	#5
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I've used my Megs 220 to do a correction, but I chickened out on some of the deeper swirls. Need to get an old door or something to practice on! I also use the 220 for applying wax using a 4" pad - no effort at all! How do find that Zaino compared to Nattys Blue? (Finish & ease of use?). __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

19th June 2008, 15:20	#6
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Never used that wax. Of the waxes I have used, the Zaino polishes are removed easier, even after drying for a couple of hours. __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th June 2008, 12:49	#2
brum29 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer 2L CDT Club SE 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.V.T - Birmingham Posts: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi there, are you the same nice Mr. Bitsy that's coming to the Yorky meeting and doing a demo because if you are I must say I really do admire your work, your car looks absolutely terrific. Can I ask how long it took you to complete all those layers and are those Z thingies a different type of polish, only apart from Turtle Wax I'm unaware of all these other makes. I say again what a super shine on your car you must be very proud of your efforts and I agree with comments stated elsewhere that it does feel good to drive a car in that loverly condition (not that I'd know, mine never anywhere as good as that). (Oh, by the way will my car look like that after the meeting only Dave said he was going to have a word with you as he wants to put my car forward for the demo)

19th June 2008, 15:50	#7
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I'm currently using R222 Carnauba Wax, but when it's finished, back to Nattys Blue for me. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

19th June 2008, 15:54	#8
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	another Nattys Blue fan here ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

20th June 2008, 22:24	#9
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	mr bitsy did you sea that telegragh pole in the middle of your bonnet but really a1+++ job well full time job __________________ Back in Rover land, with 1.8T and Freelander HSE 2.0 td4