Prep project: 5 hours in

BlackjackMulligan · 02-07-2009, 06:21 PM

I started the initial wash/clay/polish/seal project today. In 30 degree weather. My wife thinks I'm nuts! I washed it with Dawn to get the surface squeaky clean, then took the clay bar to it. The clay really didn't come back very dirty, but I still felt better performing this step. Next came the Menzerna PO85rd with a blue pad. Let me try to put this eloquently: This stuff is fuc*ing magic on Jet Black! I was extremely pleased to say the least. Remember that pic I posted with the dealer installed swirls? The paint responded immediately to the polish and 98% of the light scratches/hazing came off with the first pass. I made a second pass on the trunk for comparisons sake and it was nearly perfect to my eye in the sunlight. Here are some teaser pics. And by the way, that reflection pic with my ugly mug in it? That's with NO WAX OR SEALENT! Just one pass of Menz

. I can't wait to see how it looks after 3 coats of Z2 enhances the shine. It's going to be simply amazing. I'd say I got at least another 6 hours ahead of me.

Check out the snow!

Car Whore · 02-07-2009, 07:17 PM

awesome start - and seems like Phil's advice is spot on!

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 02-07-2009, 08:30 PM

I love a black car when it's super shiny!!! Nice work.

imdanomite · 02-07-2009, 08:40 PM

come do mine please...without the patriots sweatshirt tho. that's a no no

Dr_Jones · 02-07-2009, 08:53 PM

i like boobies too...

BJM, nice job. If i threw some beers your way will you give me a lesson.

snkeyez95 · 02-07-2009, 09:26 PM

Ahh Man....Patriots!

Just messin' Looks good.

BlackjackMulligan · 02-07-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by imdanomite

come do mine please...without the patriots sweatshirt tho. that's a no no

Quote:

Originally Posted by snkeyez95

Ahh Man....Patriots!

Just messin' Looks good.

Haha, I'm surprised I haven't gotten any grief about the "Titletown" location mention. BTW, what if the Bruins win the Cup this year? That will be all 4 local teams in like a 4 year period. Sick.

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

BJM, nice job. If i through some beers your way will you give me a lesson.

Dr Jones, I was actually thinking today as I was buffing (ahh my back) that we should have a MA "show and shine". I'm no expert, but I know my way through a pretty thorough detail. I'm sure there are other locals who can contribute as well. But, yes, I'm happy to show anyone locally who wants to see how to detail a car the way I do it.

Car Whore · 02-08-2009, 08:21 AM

yeah i was going to give you hell about the titletown seeing as the true titletown would be in pittsburgh now (I'm originally from da 'burgh)

penny · 02-08-2009, 08:33 AM

With a nice shine like that, there will be a lot of spygating going around.

That's pretty nuts though at 30 degree weather. Good job prepping.

AchtungF80 · 02-08-2009, 10:12 AM

Great start, but we need more pics!

JohnL135I · 02-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Looking Good

Menzerna is amazing stuff!

At least you don't have to polish the top

.

Get some more pics up.......

BlackjackMulligan · 02-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Here's another teaser. Once I'm done I will be sure to take plenty of pics!

vanbmw · 02-08-2009, 08:55 PM

Nice job. Even though it is cold out, it is worth the effort to have a nice coat of wax/sealant on the paint for the rest of winter.

BerkTechnology · 02-10-2009, 04:46 AM

That car looks CLEAN. Can't wait to see how it looks when you're finished!

Detailers Domain · 02-10-2009, 07:43 AM

nice work thanks for sharing.

bestsw20 · 02-10-2009, 09:58 AM

Your car look amazing! I have a question, why do you choose Menzerna PO85RD instead of PO106FA? With PO85RD, your car look amazing, I thought PO106FA is a even finer polisher..

BlackjackMulligan · 02-10-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bestsw20

Your car look amazing! I have a question, why do you choose Menzerna PO85RD instead of PO106FA? With PO85RD, your car look amazing, I thought PO106FA is a even finer polisher..

Phil at detailersdomain.com recommended it......the results were fantastic.

This is the description:

Menzerna Final Finish PO85RD is an ultra fine finishing polish designed to leave paint with the highest levels of gloss possible.

Like the Menzerna Intensive Polish PO83 this was developed by Menzerna for the new breed of Scratch Resistant Coatings which are being introduced by many of the major paint manufacturers. It contains super fine uniform micro polishing grains to safely and effectively remove very fine 3000 grit marks from paint such as holograming and marring from more abrasive compounds. As such this is in our opinion the finest finishing polish there is, it leaves paint with so much depth and a mirror like gloss it's sometimes hard to believe. For both professionals and enthusists that strive for perfection this is a must have product.

ssabripo · 02-10-2009, 11:30 AM

you got major balls doing this on that type of weather!! kudos!

Alow · 02-10-2009, 11:49 AM

How long did it take for the Z-2 (or Z-5) to dry ? I am very curious, as in 50 degree weather it took longer than 30 minutes they recommend.. alot longer...

BlackjackMulligan · 02-10-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alow

How long did it take for the Z-2 (or Z-5) to dry ? I am very curious, as in 50 degree weather it took longer than 30 minutes they recommend.. alot longer...

I haven't put the Zaino on it yet. I'm a bit worried as well because it's been below 50 degrees in my garage lately. I'm worried that it won't dry and bond as it's supposed to.

How long did it take for yours to dry?

BlackjackMulligan · 02-10-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

you got major balls doing this on that type of weather!! kudos!

Ha thanks man, I just couldn't bear to see it sit dirty in the garage anymore!

penny · 02-10-2009, 12:49 PM

Moisture in the air will take it forever to dry... since you have melted snow everywhere.

I washed my car in the garage once and left the zaino (with zfx) overnight to dry. It still wasn't too dried the next morning. I think cuz of the moisture in the garage. I advise to do in outdoors on a good day.

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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	With a nice shine like that, there will be a lot of spygating going around. That's pretty nuts though at 30 degree weather. Good job prepping. __________________ '08 135i.
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Nice job. Even though it is cold out, it is worth the effort to have a nice coat of wax/sealant on the paint for the rest of winter.
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bestsw20 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Your car look amazing! I have a question, why do you choose Menzerna PO85RD instead of PO106FA? With PO85RD, your car look amazing, I thought PO106FA is a even finer polisher..
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	How long did it take for the Z-2 (or Z-5) to dry ? I am very curious, as in 50 degree weather it took longer than 30 minutes they recommend.. alot longer...
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Moisture in the air will take it forever to dry... since you have melted snow everywhere. I washed my car in the garage once and left the zaino (with zfx) overnight to dry. It still wasn't too dried the next morning. I think cuz of the moisture in the garage. I advise to do in outdoors on a good day. __________________ '08 135i.
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