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Pics! FOUR HOURS of Detailing! Daily Driven with a Show Car Shine w/ Zaino

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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She looks great! Can't wait to get mine wet sanded and buffed!
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Shame you have to take her out at some point
Oh she was already out and about as soon as I was done. Its raining right now too and I'm at work. My only method of transportation; even in winter.

Was rather happy to see rain. Wait for some sunshine and get right back on detailing. Real hobby.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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I daily drive my car as well and I love when it gets misty after a good detail. The water all beaded up is proof of all that hard work.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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According to Meg's website, dish soap is not recommended as it strips off the wax.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by COBRAJET
According to Meg's website, dish soap is not recommended as it strips off the wax.
That was completely intential and is the purpose: to strip off the Meguiar's POLISH.
Start a new coat, with ALL the wax stripped using Zaino.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Got it, looks sharp!
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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Holy mirror finish batman....
That looks amazing!
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Old May 2, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Are Zaino products only available through their website? Havent found any local yet.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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There are some Zaino distibutors. I'm located in Toronto, so I get them from my local supplier here (About a 30 min drive away)

Most order it online and pay the shipping fee, but its better to order in bulk. Let me know if you want to know where to start / what to get.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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I can say that the roof of your garage is well built.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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I can say that the roof of your garage is well built.
Hahahh
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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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every weekend i am more happy as i get to wash my mustang and keep it looking good.. but i dont think i can ever come close to those looks.... awesome work
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Old May 3, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Toxix
There are some Zaino distibutors. I'm located in Toronto, so I get them from my local supplier here (About a 30 min drive away)

Most order it online and pay the shipping fee, but its better to order in bulk. Let me know if you want to know where to start / what to get.
Yes if you could let me know what I should start with, that would be appreciated.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Beautiful! I think i saw a iron man mask in one of the picture's reflections Nice!
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Old May 4, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaneGT
I can say that the roof of your garage is well built.
LOL, yes, yes it is

Originally Posted by shiazv@gmail.com
every weekend i am more happy as i get to wash my mustang and keep it looking good.. but i dont think i can ever come close to those looks.... awesome work
One day of washing (wheels and all) + Trim Cleaning (the *****) > Garage > Sleep > Wake up > Polish

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Yes if you could let me know what I should start with, that would be appreciated.
Start with the basics, like I did.
First of all riddle me these:

What color is your car?
Do you have a polisher/are you okay with doing things by hand?
Has your car ever been clayed?
Do you prefer an brands/fav companies?
Any heavy swirling/fine scratches on the paint itself?

Originally Posted by ManInABox
Beautiful! I think i saw a iron man mask in one of the picture's reflections Nice!
Hah, yeah, gotta love it.

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Old May 4, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Looks great! Awesome job. ZAINO = amazing.
Zaino is the best. I have been using them for years now and I will not use another polish at all. A little on the pricey side, but you get amazing results and do not need to use much.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Zaino looks good... but lighting does wonders for photography doesn't it?

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Old May 4, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
Looks great! Awesome job. ZAINO = amazing.
Zaino is the best. I have been using them for years now and I will not use another polish at all. A little on the pricey side, but you get amazing results and do not need to use much.
You know what man? I can't agree with that more.
I've looked around, done my Duragloss Research + Klasse Products.
Yes, if you do the math in terms of how many oz of polish you get, Zaino will seem stupid expensive. Especially while other companies are selling 32oz/36oz servings of polish.
BUT.
Zaino requires so little to worth with, you just can't argue with the price.

I worked out the math as follows.

HALF an oz of Z5 Polish will give me about 2 full coats of polish using my DA, and that includes polishing the glass as well.

$16.95 for 8oz does seem like a lot.
But for someone whos learned how to use it, you're looking at 32 COATS per bottle...
Some people barely do 2-5 coats a year of polish. The bottle will last.

Can't deny how long the product will last, also, given that the shelf life is 5+ years, can definitely make it last.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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I can say that the roof of your garage is well built.
2x2 'trusses'? Hope he doesn't live in snow country.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
Zaino looks good... but lighting does wonders for photography doesn't it?

And videography

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