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Waxes and Polishes, Part II
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Someone asked about removing oxidation. Use a little liquid comet on a wet sponge after wetting the car down. It saves a lot of elbow grease compared to polishing and rubbing compounds. It rinses right off. Don't use a lot and don't rub briskly.
A pure carnuba wax like Classic Car Wax will not stain your trim moulding. You must applu often but is great on motorcycles with all teh trim. A cleaner wax will leave white stains in the moulding and leather, et al. A pure carnuba wax won't. If you have wax build up scrub it out with a old soft toothbrush.
The softest thing to wash a pampered paint job with? A nice soft cotton diaper. Available almost everywhere.
Chrome cleaner? Windex or similar product. Chrome is very hard and does not truly polish out. If it is real nasty then spray it with a light oil and scrub lightly with 00000 steel wool. Don't use a green weenie! A light touch is all.
Want to clean the dust off your vehicle but don't want to wash it? Spray and wipe with lemon pledge! Leaves a nice smell too. Great for those who show cars/bikes/etc.
I've been e-mailing the Zaino co. I must say I am impressed. I am about to order their products, but I wanted to ask if anyone here has ever tried a product called Boyd's? It is highly recommended in my area, and it is available at Autozone. I have read enough plugs for Zaino to want to give it a try, but wanted to know if anything else out there even compares. Thanks!
I have been using ZAINO for about a year now. It compares to NOTHING that I have ever used before. I was a NON-believer at first because I thought that NOTHING could shine like Maguiars. I was wrong. ZAINO shines better! Take a look at my pics to see if they'll convince you. Some of the pics are "old", but I'll e-mail you a current pic if your e-mail is listed in your profile. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/7501/
fastdriver
If you go back and look at the entire collection of postings on this topic and others, YOU WILL FIND 99% POSITIVE RESULTS for ZAINO products. Folks, us Zaino users are not fools. Go back and look and then judge for yourselves. Critical thinking is the ticket. And when mixed with a little common sense, you'll be able to find more faults with that last post than I could.
- Jason Brooks "jehai@aol.com"
I have recommended many different products to people. When I do so, it is because I have personally used it. If I say one product is better, I will give my reasons why. If you don't like a product you are obligated to say why.
Before libeling Sal Zaino, you should give a reason. There are many different polymer sealants available. His is one. I have used it. BMW has said that they have no preference whether you use carnauba wax or polymer sealants.
Irresponsible flaming not only loses you credibility, it subjects you to the laws of slander and libel. I would be surprised if Sal Zaino's attorneys don't sue. I wish them luck.
What's your problem? Bad day?? Have YOU ever used ZAINO? Who the he__ wants to try it for 10-20 years? How many people keep a car that long? Besides, the manufacturers make sure that they start falling apart/rusting/peeling way before that! GO LOOK at the Chrysler van areas where people are having peeling paint products and their vehicles are NOT 10-20 years old! Better yet, go to http://www.wam.umd.edu/~gluckman/Chrysler/ and read all about it yourself!
Personally, I DON'T care what you use! I know what my car looks like and the compliments that I get not only about the look of the car, but the shine also! I DON'T spend HOURS rubbing and wiping. Like they say, to each his own! Maybe you should use Nu-Finish. Sounds like your speed.
I hope you have a better day today then you did yesterday!
fastdriver
I became convinced that Zaino is worth USING by trying it myself. Beyond any doubt. It is easy, quick, long-lasting and absolutely stunning.
My choice. Period.
LOL.................
ZAINO makes your car look like its plastic???????
That's the funniest thing I've ever read in this
topic! I doubt that you ever used ZAINO because you can't even spell it!!!!!!
I LOVE my "plastic" looking car! Take a look. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/7501/
Maybe you were looking at Hot Wheel cars!!
LOL......
fastdriver
Thanks in advance!
Pedro
I'd like to add just a few hints. Do the claying step, your clearcoat will thank you. I'v used the Erazer clay with good results. For your first car wash ONLY, use 'Dawn' dishwashing liquid to remove factory/dealer wax and other contamiants. And wash/rinse your car again after claying. Dry and use a good cotton towel to go over the semi-dry car to remove any water spots and/or swirl marks. Make sure your car's finish is really perfect before using Z1. The little extra effort will be well worth it in the long run.
Towels: buy 100% white cotton towels with the 'made in USA' label. 99% of 100% cotton towels made abroad contain nylon treads and should not be used. I bought 2 sets of Field Crest on sale. I waited 'til they were on sale so as not to tick off my wife.
Also, pick a warm dry day to apply the initial layer of Z1. And let the Z1 dry for at least a couple of hours before applying the Z2. And, most importantly, read the hints on the www.zainobros.com and Chris's FAQ as listed - linked by Orange606 above. AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID! Good Luck. Bob
The BEST advice is to visit Chris Parrish's ZAINO page. You'll love ZAINO. Don't wait to wax! Do it NOW! Look here- http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/6021/zainofaq.html and here- http://www.birdcats.com/articles/zaino/
Post some pics after you Z it if you can. Bet it's a beauty. Good luck.
fastdriver
P.S. Where did that clown go that had some intelligence (might be a wrong choice of word) on Sal Zaino's underground connections with some cheap Korean wax suppliers? Makes me wonder if it was one of not so successful Sal's competitors trying to discredit him.
It just doesn't give the same results as ZAINO! If you like it, by all means continue using it. To each his own. Personally, I don't care what anyone uses. I just know what my car looks like using ZAINO. If you like the way your car looks, by all means keep using Nu Finish.
fastdriver
The depth of the shine and that wet-look finish is what I like about Zaino. In addition, the car does not spot after it rains and if the front gets covered with bugs from night driving, they come right off with either a heavy rainstorm or a wash job. This happened just a few weeks ago after returning from North Conway, NH. The front was covered with bugs. Before I could get a chance to wash the car, we had a heavy rain while I had the car out. The next day when I decided to wash the car I noticed that the bugs were already off the front. I also find that tar doesn't seem to stick either like it did on previous cars using other waxes.
After I wash my car, I take it for a quick drive- about a mile or so- to get the excess water off. When I get back home, it takes two minutes to wipe off what little water remains- mainly on the back part of the trunk. I have a 300M and the back part of the trunk is flat.
Like I said, if you like other wax, by all means keep using it. To each his own.
fastdriver
I was referring to jahai message #109- he called Zaino the biggest scam ever and that it was cheap synthetic stuff which ruins the environment and was overpriced about 2000% etc. etc. etc.
I figured Nu-Finish was in his price range and wouldn't "ruin the environment" since it's not a polymer.
Have I answered ALL your questions yet? Are you the president of Nu-Finish or a major stockholder? I'm a little confused with the 3rd degree.
fastdriver
I don't go that far! The roads are all paved. I never noticed any dust. It's great! I don't dread washing the car anymore- standing there wringing out the towel, then wiping again etc. As a matter of fact, there is NOTHING to wring out because there is very little water to wipe off after my little trek. I just spread out the towel over my cargo net in the trunk when I'm done.
Long live ZAINO!!
fastdriver
I am not married to Nu-Finish. As a matter of fact, I am considering ordering some Zaino to see what all the fuss is about. Sounds like an awesome product.
By the way, I believe Nu-Finish is a polymer.
I forgot about the residue- chalky stuff that used to get trapped in all the nooks and crannies. None of that with ZAINO!
Once someone tries it, they'll know EXACTLY what we're all talking about.
ssonnet-
You'll see what all the fuss is about! I was ALMOST as skeptical as you are because I thought that nothing could shine better then Maguiars or be easier to apply or shine more. IF I didn't like ZAINO, I would have made NO bones about telling everyone here. However, that wasn't the case. Let us know if and when you apply it.
fastdriver
I use it on EVERYTHING! My car has rubber/plastic bumpers. I use it on the black trim around the doors and the rubber molding on the sides of the windshield. I don't use the Z-2 or never have on the black trim where the wipers are. I use the Z-6 there and on my windows. I don't think that I ever used the Z-2 on the black mirrors, but I Z-2 them too. That's it I think.
fastdriver Take a look.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/7501/
Applied Zaino for the first time on a new Accord Coupe. So far it lives up to all the raves. Great shine. The real test will be the longevity in this Hawaii sun.
Mac Oliver
I have a CA car duster that I have had for YEARS. I think I bought it when I had my 1990 Riviera. I have NEVER washed it. I believe the directions said that it could be washed, but that it might lose some of its effectiveness. I also read somewhere that the dirtier it got, the better it was. I do not use it everyday, but it is dirty. I just shake it out good while using it. After all these years, it still has that same "school custodian" cleaning smell to it even though it is just kept in its black case in the trunk. It still works like a charm for me.
fastdriver
I just purchased my Meguirs liquid wax and the mist and wipe for when it rains. Any special directions before i start and did I get something thats going to enhance my 1999 Mits Galant ES.
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I ordered mine last week .. Should get it today ..!!
I ordered the Z1,Z2,Z6 and Z12(glass polish).
Now I have a question to anyone who does this.
Is it okay to use meguiar's wash-soap or should I be using zaino's Z7 ?
From reading all of the old posts it seems like the biggest problem 1st timers have is putting it on too thick and then having a hard time getting it to dry.
How much do you put on the applicator when you apply it, and how can I tell if I am using enough or too much? i am sure with experience I will figure it out, but if anyone has tips for a 1st timer please share....
Try this site and see if your questions are answered- http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/6021/ If not, come back here and we'll see what we can do.
Aside from using too much, the second biggest mistake is applying it when it's humid out.
fastdriver
my question was ...
After I switchover to using zaino(Z2 and Z6) is it ok to use meguairs wash-soap to wash my car every week OR does it harm the Zaino finish...? Am I not supposed to use any wash-soap other than Z7 ..?
Julie25: About the amount of Z1 to put on an applicator. Someone on this topic recommended that we draw an "X" on one side of the applicator with Z1 and then apply it. I tried this method and it seems to work. I try to cover an entire panel with a single "X" and then repeat the process for the next panel. The final authority on this subject is Chris Parrish and fastdriver was kind to list Chris's site in Post #155 above. I think Chris maitains a Zaino FAQ on that site and it contains many good hints.
If "Sal" tells you otherwise, he probably just wants to sell you his stuff.
Just my opinion.
I can understand that people may think Sal recommends his own products simply to make money, but you can't make a fair judgment of ANY set of products without trying them yourself. Of course Sal believes in his products, would you expect anything else? I have seen him recommend products he appears to have no investment in as well, by the way.
Try the Z7. Try the Meguiars wash. Make your own decision. I would bet that you will like the results of the Z7 better, but you won't know if you don't try it yourself!