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on JURY DUTY. ("And how did you spend your vacation?") I've served many times before, but now I'm a consultant. Oh do I want out. I'm thinking that to avoid actually being picked for a jury panel I could:
- Dress like a homeless person.
- Wear an old pair of sneakers I use for painting.
- Wear an old Tee-shirt rubbed with dog dew.
- Try some of that novelty "scotch" tooth paste.
- Start answers to all questions with: "Ummmmmmmm"
- Respond to fairness questions with: "He's Guilty"
-Why? "Cause he needs a good place to sleep".
- When asked about personal interests, I could
say: "I's reads 'Shake-Spears'"
- And what's your favorite play: "Henry D'Puts where 'he says 'Kill the lawyers'".
- AND I could carry a bottle of Zaino Z6 Gloss Enhancer and start polishing the court room's wooden rails.
Good luck at the courthouse.
A few suggestions from one who has been there.
First, don't use the Shakespeare quote "The first thing we do is we kill all the lawyers," because everybody in the courthouse knows that the quote is an answer to the inquiry of how do we create a state of anarchy and disorder when we take over. It's a great example of a quote often (usually) being taken out of context, since it is often quoted to signify just the opposite of what it means in the play.
Second, the best way to get off a jury panel is to tell the judge during voir dire that you would be a good juror because you can spot a guilty guy a mile away. Works every time.
I had the same problem here in Florida, but it wasn't just any bird. It was a pelican who had eaten a large lunch. I rinsed it well, used the Z-7 mixed as Sal says with water and cleaned the area. I then used the Z-6 and it went back to the original shine. I had several coats of Z2 and Z-5 on the truck to begin with. I don't know if that has any bearing, but the Z-6 brought it right back to a great shine.
** WRONG! ** These towels, though soft, plush and white, just don't have much absorbency. They leave water behind on my beautiful new silver Sebring convertible like crazy. They're useless.
Heed the Zainiacs!
Steve
i currently have two silverados, 1 is victory red and i have babied it from the start with "Z". the other truck is metallic blue, and has always shown some spidering but i have almost eliminated them with Z5. it is also the wife's truck and god bless her, she had an accident with a dumpster which required 2,800 of body work to the right rear of the truck. the body shop is reputable, and they asked not to wash or wax the truck for at least a month. i've waited 6 weeks now and finally washed and waxed it. problem is that now in direct sunlight i can see ugly swirl marks, and what looks to be a slight difference in the shade of blue from the bed to cab.
my question is this, should there be any swirl marks or is this just the reality of having had body work because of the damage?
i have put two coats of Z5 and Z2 and it looks the same.
I think you have to take off the wax BEFORE you put on any Zaino. From what I've read hear, you should remove the zaino (I don't know how to do that), remove the wax by washing with Dawn, then use a very light swirl remover to polish the bare paint, which had been exposed to the elements for 6 weeks.
Then apply z1/z2, (unless you want to clay first)and proceed as normal.
I think you just put wax over the swirl marks and protected them from further treatment.
I would send an email to Sal and ask him for a course of treatment to remedy things. He will know and be glad to answer you.
the rear quarter panel on the bed has been replaced, and they did an excellent job there, but the finish itself doesn't look as good as the rest of the truck, especially in the sunlight.
In general, yes, the work performed should match the existing finish, but, as in most things in life, it's hard to find good craftsmanship and when you do, it's expensive.
Topic: July 31st: Fanatical Car Care Behavior - 'Fess Up!"
Topic: July 31st: Fanatical Car Care Behavior - 'Fess Up!"
Chris
http://carcareonline.com/
what is the BEST MAGIC formula for streak free windows both in & outside??
i've mailed a letter to the owner of the shop in regards to the finish work they did, and hopefully they will make it right. can't wait to zaino the truck again.
I'm impressed with how well it keeps the insides from fogging up.
I, too, have used lots of glass cleaners and found them to leave streaks and other stuff visible when I drive into the setting sun.
I just got a new car a few months ago, and I bought the Z glass polish. This is not for daily use as it is a light abrasive. I used this on all the windows to take off all the adhesive and other sutff. That seemed to work fine, although it took two applications.
For regular use, I now use Invisible Glass, which comes in cans. This seems to work well on the glass polished with zaino.
By the way, my car has a plexiglass wind buffer between the back seat headrests (it's a small convertible) which I could never get clean. I finally bought and used the zaino plexiglass cleaner on it, and it's now just about invisible. This is great stuff if you have any plexiglass. It takes off the haze and the fingerprints, etc. Given that I have about 10 square inches to clean 3 or 4 times a year, each bottle represents a lifetime supply.
The stuff is expensive, but most of it is good.
Streaking is one issue, but any suggestions on getting rid of water spots on both side mirrors? Windex, etc. was a worthless attempt - I tried vinegar & water, but that didn't do much (that use to be a 'sure-thing').
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I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
It is abrasive, so don't use it all the time, but for a problem situtation, it's the best thing I have ever used.
It takes some time, since you have to let it dry to a haze, but it's worth it. (Remember Glass Wax? It's kind of like that -- you can use it to setncil ornaments on you glass at Christmas.)
Re: Paint Chip Repair. Joe166: That website looks interesting and I just read the article regarding the use of touch up paint. Similiar to Chris Parrish's suggestions. As a daily commuter, I'm unfortunately on the receiving end of at least a few pepples and small stones each week. I try to keep up with the paint chips and use (or attempt to) the Parrish method. Simply: clean the chip area (or scratch). Apply touch up paint in layers using the tip of a tooth pick, and file down the resulting raised portion. I'm still learning, and someday maybe I'll be able to consider myself "good".
Re: Windows: I also think the Zaino Glass Polish is a great product. I've been using it to remove interior plastic-generated haze and even on my exterior windows. After removing the residue, I also re-clean with Windex. I'm sure there are other good products and 'am still experimenting. I used Z6 on my exterior windows but with only limited results. When first applied, Z6 does act like Rain-X, but after the first good rain storm, the Z6 seems to have washed away. I'm now trying Z2 on my rear windows and it seems to work well. I'm not sure I should try it on my front windshield. Any suggestions?
Glass Cleaner - The best I have found is Stoner's "Invisible Glass" at the Parts Store. It is also really important to use a totally clean towel, or the glass cleaner will pull some of the grease, etc. out of your towel and spread it around the glass. You will rub forever!
Has anyone heard from our friend Fastdriver? I hope he's on vacation.
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Steve
I have a black Lexus (SC430) and the Zaino finish makes it look great. You will be very pleased.
Since you car is a a few years old, be sure to follow the directions for getting off all the old (yellowed) wax. (Wash with lots of Dawn diswashing soap.) You should probably also use the clay, so you might want to read up on that.
If the paint has oxodized at all, use a product that removes that; if your car has been garaged, and not exposed to lots of sun, you may not need to do that.
Then go with the Zaino per directions, and you will not be sorry. And once you have made the conversion, which will take a while, you will need only minimal upkeep to preserve the shine year after year.
The Lexus black paint is great paint, and deserves a Zaino shine.
You won't be sorry.
All the posts I have seen say that polymer finishes, of which Zaino is considered to be the best, are the only alternative to wax. Maybe he meant polymer when he said teflon.
But if you did coat your car in teflon, and cook a pork chop on the hood, it wouldn't stick, so there's one advantage right there.
1. There is hardly any Teflon in the polish
2. It is not baked on at super high temperatures like it must be to adhere
3. Who says Teflon is shiny? Also, it is probably not optically clear.
Most of these teflon products are hyped in these $400 paint protection scams.
I suggest you use what is tried and tested: try Zaino.
Such products should be known as: "Tiny Effects From Lots Of Nonsense".
Better buy another bottle of Z6!!
Brad
need. I'm going to be doing a Chevy Tahoe and a Honda Accord. Is one bottle each of Z2
and Z5 going to enough, or will I need two of each. How about the Clay Bar, one or two?
Thanks,
Jeff
I've been able to use a single clay bar to do my car twice (at least).
But it was never very soft, even when I first got it from Sal.
Z6, as the Tahoe seems to be a dust magnet, especially the tail gate. There are very few swirls on the
Tahoe (from dealer prep), but the Accord has quite a few. I'm most worried about getting to the center
of the roof on the Tahoe. I may have to stand through the sunroof to reach all of it. It only clears the
garage door by 2 inches! Thanks for the advise.
Also, Z7 is a great car wash. And it lasts, and lasts, and lasts. I also use the Clay Bar, Glass Polish, and interior leather products. I'm very happy with all of them.