[Kooldino]

Anyone ever use this stuff? I've been using it exclusively on my mazda for years with good results. It's not cheap, but it lasts longer than most waxes, which is nice.

http://www.zainostore.com/

 

[witchdoktor]

after hearing you go on about it I'm gonna try it. it's about time for the summer clay and wax job

 

[Kooldino]

Clay bar ftw. Post some before and after pics.

Realize that a good detailing job will eat up an entire weekend.

 

[witchdoktor]

wash, clay, wax. no?

better by hand or buffer, tips, advice.

 

[Jaysanooch]

In general if you wanna do a complete...

1.wash with dawn...(removes all old crap and previous waxes)
2.clay bar by rubbing the clay and spraying soapy water in a spray bottle...turn the clay bar often. 1 1/2 clay's should do the job.
3.re-wash with "easy on wax" type soap...then your ready to begin.
4. Zaino's 37 step system Z1, Z3, Z6, Z3. Z1.lol..."don't quote me" can't remember the order....9 days later...you should be done.

**get yourself like minimum 10-12 microfiber buffing towels...using old t-shirts/cheese cloth and the build up of wax that create tiny scratches...I learned the hard way.

Before Zaino I had already done like 8 or 9 coats of different products, like mothers, meguires...so I really didn't see a difference. My favorite is Meguires though....zaino is quite the process..mixing the solution, shaking it well, waiting 10 minutes for the stuff to kick in...COME ON!!

 

[Kooldino]

LOL, snooch summarized it well. A full detail is a lot of work. Honestly, the main reason I use zaino is because it lasts long.

 

[kathryn]

hmm... 'washing the car' that's an idea i hadn't thought about

 

[Kooldino]

You should wash your car every time you pee.

 

[kathryn]

JUST LIKE with my hands... I'll wash my car if i pee on it/them.

 

[Kooldino]

 

[Prissy_Potty_Pants]

Just drove up to howell NJ on 5/29/07 to get some zaino for the new ride...
I wanted to try out the new CSZ formula (no waxing, no buffing,no removal & it doesnt cake around tight spaces).

1. performed a full wash with dawn.
2. applied the csz with a resonable application (tough to judge how much the first time) I guess i sprayed around 30 times.
3. went to sleep and applied it again around 530am
4. around 745a zaino's new Z-8 grand finale.

personally i cant see a difference, perhaps im blind, the car was very clean from the dealer, or the color just doesnt need the xtra detailing glitz.... or the stuff just doesnt work.

additionally i applied it to 1/2 half of my front wheel... we'll see how it works with brake dust !

ppp

 

[kathryn]

1st. Welcome

2nd. how new is your car and what kind of car do you have?

 

[Katya4me]

JUST LIKE with my hands... I'll wash my car if i pee on it/them.

I'm in agreement w/ you. I do need to do something to get the adhesive off the Miata though from last year's SCCA stickers.

 

[kathryn]

^ get a wine label remover from office depot or online.. it's make to remove labels without damaging anything..

 

[Prissy_Potty_Pants]

1st. Welcome

2nd. how new is your car and what kind of car do you have?

Hiya and thanks !

car is a 2007 bmw E90 335i and its about 1 week old from dealer.

thanks

ppp

 

[Kooldino]

Just drove up to howell NJ on 5/29/07 to get some zaino for the new ride...
I wanted to try out the new CSZ formula (no waxing, no buffing,no removal & it doesnt cake around tight spaces).

1. performed a full wash with dawn.
2. applied the csz with a resonable application (tough to judge how much the first time) I guess i sprayed around 30 times.
3. went to sleep and applied it again around 530am
4. around 745a zaino's new Z-8 grand finale.

personally i cant see a difference, perhaps im blind, the car was very clean from the dealer, or the color just doesnt need the xtra detailing glitz.... or the stuff just doesnt work.

additionally i applied it to 1/2 half of my front wheel... we'll see how it works with brake dust !

ppp

The car did look clean, but hopefully the wax will help it stay that way.

You should add your car to vBGarage.

 

[Kooldino]

I'm in agreement w/ you. I do need to do something to get the adhesive off the Miata though from last year's SCCA stickers.

So you don't wash your hands after you go to the bathroom?

 

[dragonslayer27]

i read on another forum that zaino is a good product but i was satisfied with my current wax (meguiars gold class) so i didn't look into it.

 

[Rosshole]

I just use Mothers Clay Bar, then Turtle Wax hard shell... good enough for me.

 

[k-lea]

Someone say Clay?

I've never used it but I've heard good things. The Miata never earned the treatment but I'm sure the GTO will..