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Nextone · #**166** (**permalink**) 10-14-07, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by O2B2

Nextone:

You mentioned Zaino 6,7,8 what do you think of 2,5 as a base?? Also, you said that the paint had lots of contaminents, was 1 clay bar enough, was your car railed? Your protection efforts show in the paint depth.

Sorry, but I get my Z's mixed up from time to time.

I used Z2 for the base coat and then wiped the car down with a layer of Z6 and then Z8.

My understanding is that the car was railed. The paint had what appeared to be black-pepper flecks. The number became obvious when the clay started dragging over the surfaces and turning black around the surface edges. This isn't hard to do and I could see and literally feel the difference in the surface. (I used less than a third of Mothers clay bar with soapy water.) When I bought my C6 Corvette I clayed the car and found that it was practically useless; I couldn't find any such stuff. But the Vette was supposedly shipped only by truck. And if you want a good treatment for the interior and exterior vinyl, I highly recommend 303 protectant. Great look and lots of protection.

Zymurgy · #**167** (**permalink**) 10-15-07, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PanAnna

Nextone,

Outstanding pictures. Love the close up of the emblem.

Is that a gravel driveway? How does the CTS do on it? Do you worry about kicking up stones?

I live in the **country** and I have a gravel driveway and that is a concern I have.

Tks,
Anna

Cadillac Accessories offers "Splash Guards" to help protect your car:

pfflyer · #**168** (**permalink**) 10-15-07, 07:53 PM

I just picked my CTS up this evening!

Bizman2125 · #**169** (**permalink**) 10-15-07, 08:09 PM

How long did it take you to complete the whole process of washing, clay, and using all Zaino products on your White Diamond? Do you recommend doing this process on a new 2008 Red exterior CTS when we receive it? Your car looks amazing!

LFG · #**170** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pfflyer

I just picked my CTS up this evening!

What color is that??? Hard to tell on a PC.
Picked ours up today too......GoldMist/Cashmere

pfflyer · #**171** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 02:28 AM

Mine is Light Platinum with Light Titanium...Good luck with yours, can't wait to see it!

LFG · #**172** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pfflyer

Mine is Light Platinum with Light Titanium...Good luck with yours, can't wait to see it!

Thanks, The Platinum is a great color also. Best of luck, and I will try to post some pictures today.

RAB · #**173** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pfflyer

I just picked my CTS up this evening!

pfflyer, CONGRATULATIONS!!

Your new CTS looks terrific. I really like the Light Platinum / Light Titanium combo.
Best of luck with your new car. E N J O Y ! !
Regards,
RAB.

JBsZ06 · #**174** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 05:52 PM

Your car looks awesome! Congrats..

Was it worth the wait? (I know the answer is yes but I couldn't help but ask)

Enjoy!

JB

pfflyer · #**175** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 08:06 PM

Thanks JB...yes it was so worth the wait...I am shocked at the difference from my 06. Everything about it makes the prev generation seem like such an older car....and my 06 only had 11,000 miles on it. I found a sticker in the glove box that appears to be the final tests performed after assembly and it is dated 10/3 7:46 PM. Thats kinda neat. It arrived 10 days later in the middle of the night...wait..I think I am tearing up here...I am having a moment...LOL

Nextone · #**176** (**permalink**) 10-16-07, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizman2125

How long did it take you to complete the whole process of washing, clay, and using all Zaino products on your White Diamond? Do you recommend doing this process on a new 2008 Red exterior CTS when we receive it? Your car looks amazing!

Well, I'm quite slow and deliberate. It takes about an hour for me to wash and dry a car (wheel wells, door jams, etc.). And I let the Zaino set about an hour before wiping it off. I'd say in all it was about 2.5 hours on the exterior if I hadn't taken so many breaks. I'd do this treatment regardless of the color. And red will be easier.