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Whats up detailing experts. I need your opinion. I'm going to for the first time clean my car. I just purchased a used 2006 525i (jet black). I think its needs a good cleaning and waxing. Can you recommenced some products to use or maybe a starter kit. I was looking into the Zaino starter kit. What you guys think?
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Originally Posted by Kevlar301' post='574391' date='May 5 2008, 09:17 AM
Whats up detailing experts. I need your opinion. I'm going to for the first time clean my car. I just purchased a used 2006 525i (jet black). I think its needs a good cleaning and waxing. Can you recommenced some products to use or maybe a starter kit. I was looking into the Zaino starter kit. What you guys think?
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Originally Posted by Kevlar301' post='574420' date='May 5 2008, 10:18 AM
Not sure what you mean by Porter cable or Flex?
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?P...&ProdID=274
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I was going to to do everything by hand. Its going to take me the whole day!!
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Originally Posted by Kevlar301' post='574427' date='May 5 2008, 10:29 AM
I was going to to do everything by hand. Its going to take me the whole day!!
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I would say Z2 + ZFX + Z8 to start with, then add Z7, Z5, Zaino AIO when you feel neccessary 
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I'm not sure which starter kit to buy? Zanio, Swissvax, or if you can think of something better. There are just so many option to choose from. And you guys are right I will purchase a porter cable. Please help my car is looking green cause of the pollen and has lots of swirl marks. All your info it much appreciated!
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If you have a lot of swirl marks then you really need to use mechanical power.
As a minimum you should 1) Clay the car, 2) Polish the car and 3) Wax the car.
To polish the car you should get a random orbital machine. I am not sure about the other brands but Griot's Garage has a decent starter kit for under $200 which includes their random orbital. Griot also includes a DVD video which shows each procedure step by step which is helpful for a first timer.
Check out their website.
Also, make sure you use micro fiber cloths to remove the polish and wax. The wrong type of cloth can add swirls to your paint.
Good Luck.
As a minimum you should 1) Clay the car, 2) Polish the car and 3) Wax the car.
To polish the car you should get a random orbital machine. I am not sure about the other brands but Griot's Garage has a decent starter kit for under $200 which includes their random orbital. Griot also includes a DVD video which shows each procedure step by step which is helpful for a first timer.
Check out their website.
Also, make sure you use micro fiber cloths to remove the polish and wax. The wrong type of cloth can add swirls to your paint.
Good Luck.
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Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
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Originally Posted by Kevlar301' post='574560' date='May 5 2008, 06:05 PM
I'm not sure which starter kit to buy? Zanio, Swissvax, or if you can think of something better. There are just so many option to choose from. And you guys are right I will purchase a porter cable. Please help my car is looking green cause of the pollen and has lots of swirl marks. All your info it much appreciated!
Decent shampoo (Plenty of choices, but Zaino Z7, duragloss 901 are very good)
Clay bar (Sonus, Meguairs)
Polishes (Menzerna 3.02, 106FF, Meguairs Pro #83,#80)
Polishing pads (Sonus, Lake country CCS, Meguairs)
For LSP (Last stage product eg Wax or sealant):
Zaino: Z2 pro + ZFX
Swissvax: Saphir, Concourso + Cleaner fluid
If you are in tight budget, victoria wax (Red), clearkote are both very good LSP.
In my opinion, swissvax has the edge over Zaino, but again prep (Claying,Polishing) is the key to bring your car to perfect shine