Zaino, Anthracite, and Aluminum Pedals on Jet Black

Lester · 05-12-2008, 09:54 PM

It was a busy weekend. I installed the Aluminum Pedals. it was exactly as easy as the DIY instruction on this forum.

I also did the whole Zaino thing. Z5 Pro - then Z2 Pro then Z6 Gloss enhancer Clear Spray and then ZS Clear Seal. It is easy to put on and take off. The hard part is letting it thouroughly dry between applications. What a look! What a finish! On Jet Black - it's like looking at a black mirror!

Also -a daylight picture of Antracite - gives a more realistic idea than a flash photo.

Enjoy!

gatorfast · 05-12-2008, 10:16 PM

Looks great! Black is sooo sexy

professor · 05-12-2008, 10:59 PM

good job on the clean, the results show. did you have to clay first?

coco_m3 · 05-12-2008, 11:08 PM

i want your headliner!

Bringinthewolf · 05-12-2008, 11:12 PM

Looks amazing Lester.
Would you PM where you bought your Zaino stuff in Vancouver?
I need it baaad.

imported_Katera · 05-12-2008, 11:15 PM

Soooo glad I am going JB on my Vert. I have $100 worth of Griots cleaning stuff otw now. I've read good things about it, so hopefully my Vert will shine like yours. :smile:

dclee1 · 05-13-2008, 12:11 AM

Looking good! out of curiousity, how long does the entire Zaino process take?

Lester · 05-13-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by professor

good job on the clean, the results show. did you have to clay first?

Thanks! I used clay on the trunk lid, some minor deposits from a tree. The dealer had prepped it pretty good a month ago.

alexp1_tx · 05-13-2008, 12:15 AM

How did you get a black headline, piller bars and no sunroof.

Lester · 05-13-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dclee1

Looking good! out of curiousity, how long does the entire Zaino process take?

It takes about 20 minutes to do the whole car for each application of the Z5 and the Z2. The hard part is letting it sit for a couple of hours to let it dry before wiping off with a microfiber towel. I had washed the car the night before, so it was already dry. I put on Z5 - then while that was drying, I installed the aluminum pedals. Then I buffed off the Z5, then put on Z2. You don't need to use very much at all. Then I had lunch and watched a little golf. About two hours after I put it on, I took the car outside in the sun and buffed off the Z2. Then the Z6 and ZS, each coat taking 15 minutes or so to apply.

End to end - you should allow for 6 hours. You can even let the Z5 or Z2 dry overnight. It is not like other waxes that will become hard to take off. Do the whole car then let it dry properly. Actual application and buffing time is about 90 minutes (not including clay time). Not hard to do at all. It is amazing stuff. So easy to work with. And when you do it in the sun, you can see really well as you work. Of course, maybe not in late June or July! Jet black gets warm to touch in the sun.

Lester · 05-13-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by alexp1_tx

How did you get a black headline, piller bars and no sunroof.

These are all standard with the ZSP option in Canada, along with the 261M Sport wheels, the M Sport door sills and heated seats. However, our base price is $41,700 plus $1,600 for the Sport Package option. The Sun Roof is a $2,000 option up here. My other car has a sun roof.

wikidpete · 05-13-2008, 12:38 AM

Nice Job.. looks really good.. I like those Rims too.

Mystiqueskillz · 05-13-2008, 12:52 AM

Its not fair how you Canadians get the black headliners and the better looking sport wheels, plus you guys have sunroof delete. American's always get jipped when it comes to cars and what not.

ArBrnSnpr · 05-13-2008, 01:24 AM

Your efforts payed off, she looks great!!

PeeJay · 05-13-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystiqueskillz

Its not fair how you Canadians get the black headliners and the better looking sport wheels, plus you guys have sunroof delete. American's always get jipped when it comes to cars and what not.

But are you willing to pay $43,300USD + tax + freight/PDI for the wheels, black headliners and no sunroof? With the dollar at par, that's what it almost comes out to for us here in Canada!

I'd rather pay what you US guys are paying for their 135...I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.:iono:

EDIT: Sorry about the thread jacking, but that's one sweet ride! Nice job on the Zaino.

Lester · 05-13-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PeeJay

But are you willing to pay $43,300USD + tax + freight/PDI for the wheels, black headliners and no sunroof? With the dollar at par, that's what it almost comes out to for us here in Canada!

I'd rather pay what you US guys are paying for their 135...I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.:iono:

I checked with a couple of US Dealers - they won't sell a new 135i to a Canadian unless you have a US Residence and a US Driver's license. Besides BMW Canada is going to charge a few thousand to bring the car to CDN spec for warranty. That plus the few extra goodies on the Canadian model made me forget that alternative.

WhiteOne · 05-13-2008, 03:56 PM

Sunroof delete is not worth $5000. A CF roof will cost less. You can put in the anthracite HL at the same time. I like 264's better. YOMV

jack2233 · 05-13-2008, 04:04 PM

Looks great ... the parking lot behind Inspiration on 6th?

buckwheat986 · 05-13-2008, 04:34 PM

sharp...best of luck

mrgoochio · 05-13-2008, 11:49 PM

I love the anthracite and aluminum pedals. +1 on the Jet Black too!

BMW Dreamer · 05-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Lookin great. Did you have to show your black headliner. I am going to find a custom shop and see how much it would cost to get a black headliner installed.

Or order one from BMW Canada.

Lester · 05-14-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jack2233

Looks great ... the parking lot behind Inspiration on 6th?

Yes - you win the prize!

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