How to take care of your PAINTED and CLEARCOATED wheels - MANY Pics Inside!
04-11-2013 | 10:59 AM
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
How to take care of your PAINTED and CLEARCOATED wheels - MANY Pics Inside!
Hey ladies and gents,
I just got out of getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled, so I had taken some days off to chill and relax at home. After a bit too much overclocking and gaming I got bored and decided to play around with the wheels prior to putting them on. Clean em' up nice and tidy.
As you'll see (eventually) the wheels I have are painted and clear coated, much like the paint on our cars. I wanted to give this the same treatment I give my car.
For some of you, this is going to be quite a long, unnccessary process (I respect that) but for me, I wanted to test my detailing product durability, I wanted my wheels to be shiny, even if temporary.
I've taken A LOT of pictures, I apologize if this is a bother for you but I personally find that the more, the merrier; Its good to see a product at work.
I tend to stick with a lot of Zaino product, but as you'll see in the pictures, I'm open to trying new things, different manufacturers.
Thanks goes out to Tom @ Zaino - ZainoPolish@CarPolish.ca
Adam's Polishes for the hardware and APC [All Purpose Cleaner]
Chris @ EShine for the MF Towels and Buffing Towels
This is my only ride, so it sees Winter every single year, salt, dirt, rain, all that fun stuff; I do my best to keep her damn clean and swirl free.
Moving on, the wheels came out of regular storage, as filthy as the day I took them off to put my Winters on. They were CAKED with dirt, swirl marks, fine scratches and crap load of brake dust.
Again, I had a LOT OF TIME on my hands, but it was fun.
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS LITTLE PROJECT
Adam's Polishes
Adam's Grit Guard Car Wash Bucket x2
Adam's Boulder Blonde Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Adam's All Pupose Cleaner 36oz
EShine
The Dehydrator Drying Towel MINI V2.0
The Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2.0
Chemical Guys Durafoam Contoured Large Tire Dressing Applicators
Zaino
Zaino Custom Polish Applicator
Zaino Z-7 Show Car Wash
Zaino Z-PC Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover
Zaino Z-5 Pro Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
Zaino Z-CS Clear Seal
Black Nitrile Gloves - Keep those hands safe
RIGHT OUT OF STORAGE
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FIRST RINSE - NO PRODUCT USED
ADAM'S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
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LOOSENING AND AGITATING CAKED ON BRAKE DUST AND DIRT WITH ADAM'S BLONDE BOULDER BOAR'S HAIR WHEEL BRUSH
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LEAVING ADAM'S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER ON FOR 60 SECONDS - DOING QUITE A GOOD JOB HERE WITH LOOSENING THE DIRT
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RINSING OFF ADAM'S APC AND MOVING ON TO REGULAR ZAINO CAR WASH Z-7 WITH WASH MITT - ONLY ONE CAP FULL WAS USED PER WHEEL
Adam's Bucket and Zaino Wash :O
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DRIED USING ESHINE'S DEHYDRATOR TOWEL
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NOW I KNOW THERE IS WHERE MOST OF YOU WOULD STOP, AS FOR ME, THIS IS WHERE I GET STARTED - SWIRL REMOVAL WITH ZAINO Z-PC AND ZAINO #314 CUSTOM 4X5 POLISH APPLICATOR PAD
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BUFFING OFF ZAINO Z-PC WITH ESHINE'S COOKIE MONSTER BUFFING TOWEL
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ZAINO Z-PC DID A GREAT JOB AND ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A FINISHING POLISH, BUT THIS WASN'T ENOUGH - MOVING ON TO ZAINO Z5 PRO POLISH A ***DIFFERENT*** ZAINO #314 CUSTOM APPLICATOR PAD
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AFTER WAITING 15 MINUTES BUFFED THIS OFF WITH ESHINE'S COOKIE MONSTER BUFFING TOWEL, CAME OFF EASILY WHEN COMPARED TO REMOVAL OF Z-PC (TO BE EXPECTED)
TIME FOR SOME ALMOST-FINISHING TOUCHES WITH ZAINO Z-16 PERFECT TIRE GLOSS APPLIED USING CHEMICAL GUY'S DURAFORAM CONTOURED LARGE TIRE DRESSING APPLICATORS NAD ZAINO Z8 GRANDE FINALE SPRAY (ADDICTED TO THIS)
I promise thats Z-16, nothing else.
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FINISHING SHOTS
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TO ATTEMPT TO 'LOCK IN' ALL THE HARD WORK AND LAYERS OF POLISH I WENT AHEAD AND USED ZAINO Z-CS CLEAR SEALANT FOR THE FIRST TIME (FEEDBACK PENDING) WITH ITS VERY OWN ZAINO #314 CUSTOM APPLICATOR PAD
I was rather disappointed that my brand new Zaino #314 Applicator pad fell tore apart considering that this was lightly used for less than 10-15 minutes in comparison to the two other pads that I used with pressure when applying Z-PC and Z-5 Polish, I'll contact Tom at Zaino.
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MOUSEPAD - GET IT? (Okay, I'll stop now)
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Only time will tell whether or not this layered product will last. As stated previously, the vehicle is driven everyday and it looks like we're going to have a bit of rain in the upcoming days. If it works, sticks, and remains slick, I'll be happy. If it doesn't, I'll be satisifed to know what work; Its a great durability test.
Thanks for looking!
I just got out of getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled, so I had taken some days off to chill and relax at home. After a bit too much overclocking and gaming I got bored and decided to play around with the wheels prior to putting them on. Clean em' up nice and tidy.
As you'll see (eventually) the wheels I have are painted and clear coated, much like the paint on our cars. I wanted to give this the same treatment I give my car.
For some of you, this is going to be quite a long, unnccessary process (I respect that) but for me, I wanted to test my detailing product durability, I wanted my wheels to be shiny, even if temporary.
I've taken A LOT of pictures, I apologize if this is a bother for you but I personally find that the more, the merrier; Its good to see a product at work.
I tend to stick with a lot of Zaino product, but as you'll see in the pictures, I'm open to trying new things, different manufacturers.
Thanks goes out to Tom @ Zaino - ZainoPolish@CarPolish.ca
Adam's Polishes for the hardware and APC [All Purpose Cleaner]
Chris @ EShine for the MF Towels and Buffing Towels
This is my only ride, so it sees Winter every single year, salt, dirt, rain, all that fun stuff; I do my best to keep her damn clean and swirl free.
Moving on, the wheels came out of regular storage, as filthy as the day I took them off to put my Winters on. They were CAKED with dirt, swirl marks, fine scratches and crap load of brake dust.
Again, I had a LOT OF TIME on my hands, but it was fun.
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS LITTLE PROJECT
Adam's Polishes
Adam's Grit Guard Car Wash Bucket x2
Adam's Boulder Blonde Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Adam's All Pupose Cleaner 36oz
EShine
The Dehydrator Drying Towel MINI V2.0
The Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2.0
Chemical Guys Durafoam Contoured Large Tire Dressing Applicators
Zaino
Zaino Custom Polish Applicator
Zaino Z-7 Show Car Wash
Zaino Z-PC Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover
Zaino Z-5 Pro Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
Zaino Z-CS Clear Seal
Black Nitrile Gloves - Keep those hands safe
RIGHT OUT OF STORAGE
q7E3dEl.jpg?1
FIRST RINSE - NO PRODUCT USED
ADAM'S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
szGBIqJ.jpg?1
LOOSENING AND AGITATING CAKED ON BRAKE DUST AND DIRT WITH ADAM'S BLONDE BOULDER BOAR'S HAIR WHEEL BRUSH
Lvg0Rge.jpg?1
LEAVING ADAM'S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER ON FOR 60 SECONDS - DOING QUITE A GOOD JOB HERE WITH LOOSENING THE DIRT
IKtCrEf.jpg?1
FWle2oc.jpg?1
RINSING OFF ADAM'S APC AND MOVING ON TO REGULAR ZAINO CAR WASH Z-7 WITH WASH MITT - ONLY ONE CAP FULL WAS USED PER WHEEL
Adam's Bucket and Zaino Wash :O
SYwt5Nj.jpg?1
5G8ca6W.jpg?1
DRIED USING ESHINE'S DEHYDRATOR TOWEL
mIL7kfs.jpg?1
KKhxEeO.jpg?1
NOW I KNOW THERE IS WHERE MOST OF YOU WOULD STOP, AS FOR ME, THIS IS WHERE I GET STARTED - SWIRL REMOVAL WITH ZAINO Z-PC AND ZAINO #314 CUSTOM 4X5 POLISH APPLICATOR PAD
odF18Ox.jpg?1
BUFFING OFF ZAINO Z-PC WITH ESHINE'S COOKIE MONSTER BUFFING TOWEL
QzkZYZy.jpg?1
3Wp0vLd.jpg?1
ZAINO Z-PC DID A GREAT JOB AND ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A FINISHING POLISH, BUT THIS WASN'T ENOUGH - MOVING ON TO ZAINO Z5 PRO POLISH A ***DIFFERENT*** ZAINO #314 CUSTOM APPLICATOR PAD
KVg9CxI.jpg?1
KYMop0K.jpg?1
ZF4Xv95.jpg?1
AFTER WAITING 15 MINUTES BUFFED THIS OFF WITH ESHINE'S COOKIE MONSTER BUFFING TOWEL, CAME OFF EASILY WHEN COMPARED TO REMOVAL OF Z-PC (TO BE EXPECTED)
TIME FOR SOME ALMOST-FINISHING TOUCHES WITH ZAINO Z-16 PERFECT TIRE GLOSS APPLIED USING CHEMICAL GUY'S DURAFORAM CONTOURED LARGE TIRE DRESSING APPLICATORS NAD ZAINO Z8 GRANDE FINALE SPRAY (ADDICTED TO THIS)
I promise thats Z-16, nothing else.
0sCbdi6.jpg?1
fpeG9w3.jpg?1
FINISHING SHOTS
6EkJsk9.jpg?1
Tu3aZVt.jpg?1
TO ATTEMPT TO 'LOCK IN' ALL THE HARD WORK AND LAYERS OF POLISH I WENT AHEAD AND USED ZAINO Z-CS CLEAR SEALANT FOR THE FIRST TIME (FEEDBACK PENDING) WITH ITS VERY OWN ZAINO #314 CUSTOM APPLICATOR PAD
I was rather disappointed that my brand new Zaino #314 Applicator pad fell tore apart considering that this was lightly used for less than 10-15 minutes in comparison to the two other pads that I used with pressure when applying Z-PC and Z-5 Polish, I'll contact Tom at Zaino.
MstJSjU.jpg?1
vqIZimI.jpg?1
2r0XbFN.jpg?1
al01ggS.jpg?1
MOUSEPAD - GET IT? (Okay, I'll stop now)
hzcx8yF.jpg?1
Only time will tell whether or not this layered product will last. As stated previously, the vehicle is driven everyday and it looks like we're going to have a bit of rain in the upcoming days. If it works, sticks, and remains slick, I'll be happy. If it doesn't, I'll be satisifed to know what work; Its a great durability test.
Thanks for looking!
04-17-2013 | 02:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 120
From: Windsor
Very, very nice!
I'm a huge Zaino fan as well and Tom is a great guy to deal with.
A minor suggestion though;
After putting a coat of Z5 polish and buffing use the Z8 detail spray.
Then put a coat of Z2 polish and use the Z8 detail spray.
Putting an application of detaill spray after each coat of polish really makes the paint pop (not that yours don't) but it also removes any residual polish you may have missed buffing it out.
The ZPC I don't use. As per Tom he said it won't really give you the shine the other polishes do if you're using them. It's a product that "normal"
people use to reduce the amount of time to get a decent detail but not quite the same shine as using multiple coats of the Z2 and Z5 polishes.
Awesome job!
I'm a huge Zaino fan as well and Tom is a great guy to deal with.
A minor suggestion though;
After putting a coat of Z5 polish and buffing use the Z8 detail spray.
Then put a coat of Z2 polish and use the Z8 detail spray.
Putting an application of detaill spray after each coat of polish really makes the paint pop (not that yours don't) but it also removes any residual polish you may have missed buffing it out.
The ZPC I don't use. As per Tom he said it won't really give you the shine the other polishes do if you're using them. It's a product that "normal"
people use to reduce the amount of time to get a decent detail but not quite the same shine as using multiple coats of the Z2 and Z5 polishes.Awesome job!
04-26-2013 | 12:59 AM
#9
Thread Starter
CMOC Rookie
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 121
From: Mississauga, Ontario
Very, very nice!
I'm a huge Zaino fan as well and Tom is a great guy to deal with.
A minor suggestion though;
After putting a coat of Z5 polish and buffing use the Z8 detail spray.
Then put a coat of Z2 polish and use the Z8 detail spray.
Putting an application of detaill spray after each coat of polish really makes the paint pop (not that yours don't) but it also removes any residual polish you may have missed buffing it out.
The ZPC I don't use. As per Tom he said it won't really give you the shine the other polishes do if you're using them. It's a product that "normal" people use to reduce the amount of time to get a decent detail but not quite the same shine as using multiple coats of the Z2 and Z5 polishes.
Awesome job!
I'm a huge Zaino fan as well and Tom is a great guy to deal with.
A minor suggestion though;
After putting a coat of Z5 polish and buffing use the Z8 detail spray.
Then put a coat of Z2 polish and use the Z8 detail spray.
Putting an application of detaill spray after each coat of polish really makes the paint pop (not that yours don't) but it also removes any residual polish you may have missed buffing it out.
The ZPC I don't use. As per Tom he said it won't really give you the shine the other polishes do if you're using them. It's a product that "normal"
people use to reduce the amount of time to get a decent detail but not quite the same shine as using multiple coats of the Z2 and Z5 polishes.Awesome job!
ZPC is an abrasive, only to be used when you need it for minor, miniscule swirls and fine scratches on clear-coated surfaces.
My last convo w/ Tom was all about waiting for Z2/Z5 to bond (6-12 hours) before applying Z8.
Either way, it got Z8 Treatment, came out really well. As for the durability, I'd say a 7/10.
Check out a thread I'll be posting later this afternoon on a complete detail.
