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Since I had time, I went to town detailing all 3 vehicles this weekend... wash and wax, mostly.... swirl-free polishing was already done earlier this spring. After a torrential downpour

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Since I had time, I went to town detailing all 3 vehicles this weekend... wash and wax, mostly.... swirl-free polishing was already done earlier this spring.

After a torrential downpour this past week, and several trips to visit family, the beast was covered in grime and bugs. Correction was done earlier this spring (using Menz SIP/85RD and Flex), so proper washing techniques is all that was needed to maintain the swirl free finish. (FYI, already used Opti-coat 2.0 on my Civic, but I am still debating whether or not to Optimum Opt-coat 2.0 it yet or not... I still love using my Fuzion and Souveran and Supernatural and 50/50 alternately.... hmmmmmmm)

*EDIT: will post some pics of the Civic detail, and of course the Z detail later as well.

Process:
2 bucket method
2 grit guards
DP Extreme Foam
ONR (2 capfuls)
OPC for bugs
ARO for rims and tires (Daytona and boar's hair brush)
Sonax High Speed Wax (my new favorite spray wax/drying aid...uber slick) and MF's for drying
2 coats of CG 50/50 (looks and applies as easy as Souveran, but with better flake pop and much better durability)














Now some in-sun close ups to show a swirl free finish and the Honda Nighthawk pearl paint flake. I love that little hint of blue.
















Yes, even the mirrors are swirl free




Thanks for looking!!!
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Z also coated with 2nd layer of 50/50...

















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Looks good man! I've been detailing the Z this weekend as well using Zaino.

I'm gonna pick up a PC in the next month or so to get rid of those annoying swirls!
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Looks good man! I've been detailing the Z this weekend as well using Zaino.

I'm gonna pick up a PC in the next month or so to get rid of those annoying swirls!
You'll love the PC... it was my first machine buffer I've since moved on to a Flex, but still love my PC for quick touch ups
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