[Ken27]

Well my 325i was of 2 weeks old so I did the Zaino thing, 4 coats of Z-2.

I put my baby in the garage to rest.

My wife let the cat in the garage.

The cat climbs on the car and scuffs up the hood. It looks like someone dragged a piece of fine steel wool in about 6 1" x 2" spots on the hood. I can just picture the cat slipping all over the place on the hood.

(please lets not turn this into a shoot the cat thread by the cat haters out there)

Well the hood looks bad in the floruecent lights. The wife felt quite guilty. Its not bad in the sunlight.

I put on 4 coats of Z-5 , the scuff marks are not as bad now but still noticeable in the garage.

Does anyone have any ideas on what to do to get rid of the marks? More Z-5 or something else ?

Thanks

- Ken

[shimshimhada]

You'll need an abrasive polish and a PC to completely smooth it out. Pics!

[T-MC-G]

post pics of the cat

[Ken27]

I tried taking some pics. Ignore the reflection of the bikes and stuff hanging from the ceiling in the garage.

I tried to get a good shot of one of the scuff marks. It looks like 3 lines right above the reflection of the floruescent light

[shimshimhada]

Yeah, that's no biggie, it should buff out pretty easily. Applying Z5 over it won't do any good though. Save the stuff for after you get it polished.

[Ken27]

Thanks for the info.

I still can't believe a small cat could do that.

- Ken

[aphall]

I have the same marks on my hood, except 10 times worse. Got the PC, just waiting to get out there and give it a shot.

[ashecnc]

Originally Posted by Ken27

Thanks for the info.

I still can't believe a small cat could do that.

- Ken

I can, have you ever felt the cats feet? they have claws from hell, small or not!

[Ken27]

I asked Sal at Zaino what to do, the following is his response. I will try the by hand method first since I do not have a PC.
- Ken


With deeper swirls and fine scratches sometimes the use of an abrasive
product like Zaino Z-PC is necessary.. Although, I don't make a habit of
using an abrasive product on todays clear coated finishes.
Sometime you don't have choice.
I would try Zaino Z-PC (paint cleanser) by hand, using
very light pressure. This should do the trick. Be careful when doing
this and only do the water spot areas, as the Z-PC is abrasive and will
remove paint material. Don't forget to reapply Z-5 or Z-2 as the Z-PC
will
remove any polish.

If you opt to go with the Zaino Z-PC... see following tips...


Zaino Z-PC (paint cleanser) use By hand:
Simply apply a small amount (about the size of a quarter) to a cotton
diaper or piece of cotton towel and rub back and forth into about a 1' X
1' section using light to medium pressure until it starts to dry out.
Then take a second towel and lightly rub back and forth until the polish
residue disappears and the gloss comes up. If there are still some
swirls visible you can repeat this step until they are minimal. I prefer
using a less aggressive product a couple times instead of using a more
aggressive product once. After you are done you can
immediately apply ZFX enabled Z-5 or Z-2.
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For MACHINE use: Can be used by random orbital or (for experienced
users) rotary. Select a moderate speed (RO - 4.5; Rotary - 1200rpm) and
an appropriate cutting or polishing pad. Apply Zaino Z-PC Fusion to the
buffer pad in a "star" pattern. Start machine slowly to reduce sling.
Work a small (2' x 2') area with moderate pressure until satisfied with
results.

Buff the area clean with a soft, lint-free, non-marring towel. If
satisfied with the results, proceed to next section. If more buffing is
required, repeat either step 2 or 3. Problem areas like door handles
(where keys often scratch) may require a few applications for best
results.

When done, apply either: Zaino ZFX enabled Z-2 Pro, Z-3, or Z-5 to the
surface for a long lasting, great looking shine that will lock-in the
results of your work with Zaino Z-PC Fusion.
Tip: If more "bite" is desired, you can mist a slight amount of clean
water (from a spray bottle) while using Z-PC Fusion. The water will
interfere with the buffers that encapsulate the abrasives and will
produce a slightly stronger result. Water can also be used to minimize
dusting when using a machine buffer (random orbital or rotary).

[e90driver]

Has anyone used Scratch-X from Meguiars? I have some scratches on my driver's side from the auto carwash. (I know, but I don't always have the time to hand wash) I bought this Meguiars stuff, and I've applied it a few times, they are mostly gone, but I want them completely gone.

[mds82]

I had the SAME THING from my g/f's cat. Simple answer - Get some Zaino ZPC and with a thick cloth rub that all over the areas that are scratched. Let it dry, remove, wipe down carefully, then Z-5, Z-2, and your good as new!

[ages944]

simple solution. back over cat

... then again maybe not. You'd spend an afternoon picking the fur out of wheels...


seriously though, I've tried using Scratch X for my scratches. I got mixed results. Then again, I tried it by hand. Has anyone used it with the PC?

[pander5]

Tastes like chicken! (j/k - no offense intended)

I like the ZPC by hand method Sal recommended. If that didn't do it I'd break out the PC. From the looks of the pix I agree - looks like no big problem. Good luck and let us know.

[Ken27]

Well Z-PC did the trick, used as directed by hand. Rubbed out the scratches and thew on another 2 coats of Z2 and it looks all shiny and new again

- Ken

[pander5]

Nice!!! I love happy endings.

Oh and aphall and mds82 I like the sepia images. Aphall - is there a story to your shot?

[aphall]

Originally Posted by pander5

Nice!!! I love happy endings.

Oh and aphall and mds82 I like the sepia images. Aphall - is there a story to your shot?

Thanks! Yeah, I took the picture at the SoCal Eurofest meet posted at this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20417

I just made it look "sepia" because I had trouble getting the contrasting right for one of the frames in the stitching of the photos.

[txusa03]

I can picture it, you had the car waxed really well before your wife let the cat into the garage. The cat probably got on the hood and started slipping (dur to the slick wax) so she uses her claws to get some friction going so she can sleep on the warm hood...My rock ships is more noticible than your scuff marks from your cat.

[dejav0o]

Is using ZPC the same thing as Meguiars polish? Or is ZPC more abrasive? And if they are different, when is a good time to apply either?