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Further searches on Surluster have turned up that it is a cleaner/wax/soap product line that is very popular in Japan and they are trying to get a foothold in the US. www.surluster.com is the URL.
LOL........ HOW could they have a magazine with THAT name? I understand it, but........ Never having owned a Mercedes, I never heard of it. Sounds like it's better then what Chrysler sends me! ;-))) Glad we cleared that up!
I couldn't believe that you were saying how interesting and informative it was!!! LOL....
I would GUESS, since it's advertised there, that it's expensive? I just checked out their website. It is more expensive then Zaino. Not sure if that makes it better. I see that it has carnauba wax. There has been a lot of talk here and in the archived area about carnauba wax yellowing and being difficult to apply and take off. I'm no detail expert, but I do know what my car looks like with Zaino and how easy it is to apply and maintain.
Don't know what else to say. The Star..........:-)
fastdriver
PS: Gotta get Zaino into the future. Needs to setup their bank account to accept charge cards. Its just to damn easy nowadays.
That is why some folks seem rather opinionated.
Because of the change in the topic, there might be a bit of a residual here.
I have used Meguairs,Classic Car Wax, Collinite, Nu Finish, yada yada, and of late(one yr and one/half) Zaino. For my buck I like the bang.
I like using less effort and less product to achieve greater results. I also have other things I like to do.
If you have a question about optical clarity, put some Zaino'sz-1,z-2 on your windshield alongside your carnuba wax. Truly, you can see for yourself.
However, are you recommending the use of Dawn to strip off the old wax before using the Zaino? The hair on the back of my neck goes up when I hear about the use of dish soap on a car. That defies rules that I've lived by forever.
Well, the use of Dawn to remove as much wax as possible is the best, but the Z-1 is supposed to chemically neutralize and make ready for the Z-2.
Some, for MAX effect will clay the surface after a car wash with Dawn and then, finish with another Dawn wash. While the results are indeed dazzling, it does involve more steps and more work. For me, it just depends how far into minute detail you wish to go.
guys apply Zaino? I would appreciate any tips you have on application. Also has any body else had problems with the bottles cracking?
I hear you! I can barely SEE it on my Candy Apple Red 300! I can't imagine white! I guess you just have to keep looking on an angle. I know that's not easy.
As for the bottles cracking- never had that happen. Were they left in a cold place in the winter? That's one thing that is not mentioned here much. Sal said that his product should not be subjected to freezing conditions. In the winter, I keep my Zaino in the basement.
Wish I could be of more help in applying Zaino to a white car. Did you e-mail Sal? He might have some suggestions.
fastdriver
PS I was looking in the archives and some time in March a gentleman had a problem with brown droppings on his car. Did he ever find out what it was?????
PPS I am going to call the dealer and ask him if he will pay for the Zaino (HA HA HA) Hey, you never know?
Did you drop the bottle when you were overcome with the WONDERFUL smell of the different ZAINO products?? LOL.....
Try this site for the 3M stuff- http://www.mmm.com/market/automotive/ I did a Sherlock search and came up with this site for you.
fastdriver
fastdriver,
The link does not seem to work. Whats a sherlock serch? Thats new to me.
Mmm..... I just clicked on it and it worked. Try copying it or typing it in yourself. It should work.
A Sherlock search is just a MAC thing! ;-))) I just type in a subject that I'm looking for and it searches all kinds of search engines or whatever Sherlock plug-ins I have at once and comes up with a listing. Just took me seconds to find the 3M site.
fastdriver
Read it at http://www.mmm.com/market/automotive/newsletter/winter98pg1.html
There are lots of places to get them. Most NAPA stores will carry a good supply and can special order what they don't carry. You can also try an automotive paint store (check the yellow pages or call a body shop and ask where they get theirs).
If you prefer, you can call Larry Reynolds at www.carcareonline.com. He can give you advice and also carries products not listed on the website. He has Imperial Hand Glaze, Swirl Mark Remover, Imperial Machine Glaze, Microfinishing Glaze, Finesse-It II Finishing Material, etc. If you aren't sure what to get just tell him what your problem is and he'll make a recommendation.
Good luck.
That bleach wite tire cleaner is not siting to well with me. After reading the warnings and instructions i have a few questions. I says do not get any on the wheels. How do i do that, should i wipe it on instead of spraying it on? How harsh is this stuff? Will it take the paint off my car? If i cant lay this stuff on to thick so that it doesn't run, and i cant hose it how does it do a good job of cleaning the tire. Also if it cant be hosed off doesn't that mean residue will be left behind that could come off in the rain, or
hinder the following tire treatment from being applied?
Yes, I believe you are wrong. ZAINO is NOT a wax, but a polymer. To be sure, e-mail Sal Zaino. He'll help you.
fastdriver
About Meguiar's new tire care product (endurance?) I bought a bottle (about $9 at a local discount store) and was very impressed. We tried it on two cars, and both look great after over two weeks. Not a lot of rain, but one car has been in the rain and no change. We did one coat and the tires have a slightly shiny look that is pretty good. I have no reason to doubt that more coats would give more shine if you like that look, I don't. I love that it is NOT sticky to the touch. In fact I can't get any dirt/stains on my hands from rubbing the tires, compared to No Touch which would turn my hands very dark if I dared touch the tire. So far, Meguiars has come through with this product. I don't understand how some of you are so down on the product, maybe you didn't use it right, or shake the bottle.
Swirls in paint. I tried the Z5 for swirls and it had zero effect. Multiple coats also did not help. The best and still only way to effectively treat these types of problems is to use a very good (and very fine) polish (the type with quality and fine abrasives). If it's good enough for the mirror in Hubble, it should be good enough for our cars paint. Some claim that ANY abrasive will ruin or wear out your paint, They just don't understand how to properly prepare a car.
Don M.
I agree that you should email Sal Zaino with specific questions. I know that his polishes all contain UV protectant, but he can give you alot more information.
#984 - tire cleaner
I have been using this for years around coated and uncoated wheels without any stains or other problems. I spray the middle of the tire angling outward. I let it sit for a few minutes as directed. I then lightly brush the tire as directed. I then flush the tire with lots of water. I then flush the wheels.
I clean one tire at a time. I clean the wheels while the Bleche White is working. If you don't want to clean the wheels and are concerned then you can use an old pro trick. Cut a piece of cardboard into a circle the size of your wheels so that the wheels are covered but the tires aren't. Cut two circles or ellipses in the middle that are large enough for your hand to fit through and grab the piece between the circles as a handle. Once cut, cover the disc with duct tape. You can then hold this to protect the wheels when applying anything to the tires. Any overspray gets on the disc rather than the wheels.
If you still aren't sure then by all means avoid using it.
Good luck.
One other thing, I know it has been discussed briefly in the past but I have a new car & wanted to clean my windows with the right solution from the start. Z-6 seems a bit greasy to use on a window? What do you use on the insides of windows? Anything wrong with Windex,glassplus?
Appreciate your opinions?
Jeff
As for your windows, Z6 actually (and I too had doubts) works like magic. You will have to apply some good old pressure, but the Z6 cuts throught everything. The interior of the windows is another matter. The insides build up a coating of plastic residue from the curing of your new cars plastic parts. The best thing I've found is Zaino Glass Polish (Z?). Just wipe it on, let it haze, and wipe off. I'm sure there are other products on the market, but I've found the Zaino stuff works like a charm. It has some mild abrasives, however, and a little elbow grease (ie: effort) may be necessary were the plastic gases residue has had a chance to harden. And when you're done, try a little Z6 to finish the job. Best of luck, I've been there!
Yes, the Z-6 works well on the windows. I have been using it like rain x. The optical clarity is real good. It is actually easier to apply than rain x.
Another trick is to swipe your wiper blades with it(Z-6) after you have swiped the gunk out with a scotch brite pad. Thus treated ,it keeps the windshield streak free.
I talked to Sal Zaino about cleaning tinted windows (aftermarket tint). He said not to use the Zaino glass cleaner on tinted windows since it has a mild abrasive and would probably scratch the film.
I found that using Plexus on the tinted windows works pretty well.
Thanks - Jeff
Sorry to hear about the humidity/drying problem. Here in NoCA, it dries in 5-15 min. (In no sun) It must be a bummer to wait that long.
It's pretty hot and humid here in CT right now so I wouldn't think of using Z-2. Z-6 is okay though. Just did it last night about 7. No problem. Car looks great.
fastdriver
I thought I could beat the heat but the humidity level seemed to really rise during the night.
Placing the van in the sun seemed to help a bit but it's 24hrs & I'm still waiting - I better go turn on those fans in the garage maybe that will help.
Jeff
Thanks for your help on Zaino, and you have a
great site. Hope your problems are solved by now.
Anyway, I will order Zaino this next week, but I
suspect will take at least 2 weeks before I get it. Meanwhile my new red Rodeo is extremely dirty. It seems each time I leave the truck in the driveway, the automatic sprinklers go
on and the truck is always full of spots by morning. Well I'm thinking of going to a store and
use Nu Finish until Zaino arrives. Also, I was in the wax store site, and they mentioned that Poliners or sealants could damage the paint over time. I hope that Zaino is safe. Anyway I'll definetely order Zaino tomorrow. Thanks again...