Spit and shine - 2005 in your driveway
9/22/04, 08:11 PM
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Zaino is great, from what I heard too... but very expensive... especially when I plan on washing it once a week. I will probably just get Meguires products. I have heard though to use the same name for all your cleaning products. They are made to work together, so not a good idea to switch name brands. And I will probably be getting the Mr. Clean carwash thingy with the filters just so that only clean water touches the car. The iron in the water around here can hurt the car. I need to get some sort of filter for the hose.
9/22/04, 08:39 PM
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Zaino's somewhat expensive, yeah, but the car wash is a concentrate, and only 2 capfuls will do a carwash. A bottle lasts forever. It's essential to wash with a non-alkaline carwash to not erode the polish.
Meguires stuff is good too, though.
Meguires stuff is good too, though.
9/22/04, 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by Madhouse@September 22, 2004, 5:17 PM
... cover layer of Z1 polish lok, then Z5 polish on top of it. Let it cure, wipe it down, buff it, lay another coat of Z5 (maybe the next day).
... cover layer of Z1 polish lok, then Z5 polish on top of it. Let it cure, wipe it down, buff it, lay another coat of Z5 (maybe the next day).
9/23/04, 08:10 AM
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i plan on telling the dealer DO NOT WASH MY CAR just fill it up.......nothing else ill take care of the wash.....im not waxing it the 1st day im waiting for the weekend
9/23/04, 08:20 AM
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I have been using NXT for the last 6 months. I have never tried Zaino, but IMO it's overrated. Meguiars Professional line is great stuff too. I can get the the same level of shine much cheaper and with greater availabilty. I don't mind waxing my car, so I don't care about durability. Remember, a great finish needs proper prep work.
9/23/04, 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by 169stang@September 22, 2004, 9:36 PM
Oooohhhkay, I'm sold on the Zaino Bro's products. They recommend the Z2 after the claybar. Why do you use the Z1? I'm just wondering if you've found a recipe that works great or are they just trying to sell more of their products? I will order what I need, just need the proper combination. Thanks!
Oooohhhkay, I'm sold on the Zaino Bro's products. They recommend the Z2 after the claybar. Why do you use the Z1? I'm just wondering if you've found a recipe that works great or are they just trying to sell more of their products? I will order what I need, just need the proper combination. Thanks!
The Z-1 is polish-lok, that you put on before either Z-2 or Z-5, and then put the polish right on top of it without wiping the Z-1 off. I do this for the first polish coat after clay-barring only, after that I just do Z-5.
I haven't tried the new ZFX yet, it's supposed to replace the Z-1.
9/23/04, 10:05 AM
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Some of Zaino's best qualities are the ability to completely wipe it off the black trim if you accidentally get some on it, no residue dust all over your car, and its ease of removal. It also doesn't build up around trim like other waxes. I can totally remove it from a car with a bath towel in about 10 minutes. Try that with a regular wax.
9/23/04, 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by derynf+September 22, 2004, 4:06 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (derynf @ September 22, 2004, 4:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-lwing18@September 22, 2004, 3:17 PM
I have a 2000 Explorer, that I recently used clay on. The finish has never been as smooth. The Explorer's paint, even when I got the car new, had some texture to it. I guess I am anticipating the same with the GT.
thought a clay bar was to remove impurities in the paint... if its brand new paint.. how would it have impurities??
Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me. [/b][/quote]
H-E-L-L-O !
9/23/04, 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by derynf+September 23, 2004, 10:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (derynf @ September 23, 2004, 10:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
CLay bar.
Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.
Originally posted by derynf@September 22, 2004, 4:06 PM
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@September 22, 2004, 3:17 PM
I have a 2000 Explorer, that I recently used clay on. The finish has never been as smooth. The Explorer's paint, even when I got the car new, had some texture to it. I guess I am anticipating the same with the GT.
thought a clay bar was to remove impurities in the paint... if its brand new paint.. how would it have impurities??
CLay bar.
Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.
H-E-L-L-O ! [/b][/quote]Using a Clay Bar is real simple. You spray a lubricant (quick detailer) on the paint and gently rub the clay bar over the finish to remove impurities. Every so often, kneed the clay bar. Let the clay bar do the work, don't push hard or you will leave clay residue on the finish. If you don't use enough lubricant, you will also leave clay on the finish. It takes some time to know what the proper amount of quick detailer you should use. When you are done, your paint surface should feel smooth. You can purchase a clay bar kit at any major auto store. I have used both the Meguiars and Mother's kits and they work well.
9/23/04, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by lodom@September 23, 2004, 10:08 AM
Some of Zaino's best qualities are the ability to completely wipe it off the black trim if you accidentally get some on it, no residue dust all over your car, and its ease of removal. It also doesn't build up around trim like other waxes. I can totally remove it from a car with a bath towel in about 10 minutes. Try that with a regular wax.
Some of Zaino's best qualities are the ability to completely wipe it off the black trim if you accidentally get some on it, no residue dust all over your car, and its ease of removal. It also doesn't build up around trim like other waxes. I can totally remove it from a car with a bath towel in about 10 minutes. Try that with a regular wax.
9/23/04, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by derynf+September 23, 2004, 10:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (derynf @ September 23, 2004, 10:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-derynf@September 22, 2004, 4:06 PM
CLay bar.
Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.
CLay bar.
Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.
H-E-L-L-O ! [/b][/quote]I already covered this...
9/23/04, 12:13 PM
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Just curious, a lot of you guys said you have black paint. Do you think I need to go with Zaino for my satin silver, or will it not matter as much what wax or polish I use since I have this color?
9/27/04, 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by NickS@September 23, 2004, 12:16 PM
Just curious, a lot of you guys said you have black paint. Do you think I need to go with Zaino for my satin silver, or will it not matter as much what wax or polish I use since I have this color?
Just curious, a lot of you guys said you have black paint. Do you think I need to go with Zaino for my satin silver, or will it not matter as much what wax or polish I use since I have this color?
Most of these upscale polishes are for more than just looks though. They'll also protect your paint from oxidation, which happens to all colors. Also, once you've got a solid polish base on the car, washing it is soooo much easier. After I've got a good coat of polish, I use the Zaino wash concentrate (which won't erode the polish like dish soap will), and dirt just rinses clean easily.
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