Some Zaino love for my DD today

[Y2KPewterSS]

Figured it was time to clean up the POS, so here was my process today:

Washed it with Z7 twice using the 2 bucket method.

Dried with an Absorber

Claybarred using Z18

Used ZPC and this pad to clean the paint and work on some bad areas.

Finished with Z5

This car doesn't look magnificent by any means(it has 165k miles and 12 years old), but I was fairly impressed with the results today. All this was done by hand, I don't have a buffer.

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[SiggyZ]

Looks good P! Now, all you need to do is get after all that orange peel with some 3000 grit sandpaper and she'll be ready for Barrett-Jackson.

[pajeff02]

Has to be the most money and effort spent on making a Ford Contour look good -- ever. Nice job though!

[Y2KPewterSS]

Has to be the most money and effort spent on making a Ford Contour look good -- ever. Nice job though!

I probably spent more time/money on the car today than the car is worth

[cammed goat]

Eventually mine will go the same route. Gotta get rid of the swirls.

[Y2KArcticSS]

I hope the weather's good Thursday then, I'll be happy if my SS looks half as clean. I dawned her up this weekend and gave a good handwash, and used some Meguiers (sp?) all wheel cleaner and Nevr Dull, didn't get a chance to do the Mother's aluminum polish but the wheels were nice and shiny anyway

[Y2KPewterSS]

I hope the weather's good Thursday then, I'll be happy if my SS looks half as clean. I dawned her up this weekend and gave a good handwash, and used some Meguiers (sp?) all wheel cleaner and Nevr Dull, didn't get a chance to do the Mother's aluminum polish but the wheels were nice and shiny anyway

I hope the weather stays good too. As long as it does, we will get your SS shined up

[JoshieDoom]

Really need to buy a PC and some chemicals. Results look great as always P

[Y2KArcticSS]

I hope the weather stays good too. As long as it does, we will get your SS shined up

As of right now, (according to KJRH) Wednesday shows a 50% chance, but Thursday's supposed to be 80 and sunny

[Y2KPewterSS]

Really need to buy a PC and some chemicals. Results look great as always P

A buffer ranks 20th on my to buy list right now. Camaro doesn't need it and I got bigger priorities

[Y2KPewterSS]

As of right now, (according to KJRH) Wednesday shows a 50% chance, but Thursday's supposed to be 80 and sunny

[Y2KArcticSS]

A buffer ranks 20th on my to buy list right now. Camaro doesn't need it and I got bigger priorities

Such as the garage itself? Got more plans to go with the fold out table?

[SiggyZ]

A buffer ranks 20th on my to buy list right now. Camaro doesn't need it and I got bigger priorities

That and you know I have one.

[c5z28]

Nice job, I am really impressed that you decided to put that much work into the car- If you like buffing ugly things you can be my wingman any day

[Y2KPewterSS]

Such as the garage itself? Got more plans to go with the fold out table?

Ya, I want a reason to HAVE to fold down my workbench, and some more "stuff" for the house

[Y2KPewterSS]

That and you know I have one.

Yes, but the Ford will never benefit from it

[Y2KArcticSS]

Ya, I want a reason to HAVE to fold down my workbench, and some more "stuff" for the house

Another car?.....a Vette would fit nicely next to the SS

[Y2KPewterSS]

Nice job, I am really impressed that you decided to put that much work into the car- If you like buffing ugly things you can be my wingman any day

I am a workhorse/busybody/perfectionist to the max. I have a knack for polishing things, like shafts, well driveshafts

[Y2KPewterSS]

Another car?.....a Vette would fit nicely next to the SS

Thats an outstanding idea

[Y2KArcticSS]

Thats an outstanding idea

Still debating on that one, eh? Well, you get the SS paid off pretty soon.... (you can seen which side I'm advocating )