New car brag thread + recommend a wax
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rims are too big and the screens in what used to be the back seat are stupid - so are the 3 screens for the passenger. Other than that, it's pretty sweet. WCC pretty much sucks, but they did a decent job here. No rear view mirror or visors?
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Originally Posted by Trigger
rims are too big and the screens in what used to be the back seat are stupid - so are the 3 screens for the passenger. Other than that, it's pretty sweet. WCC pretty much sucks, but they did a decent job here. No rear view mirror or visors?
But no top is pretty sweet.
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Originally Posted by 68ShelbyGT500KR
Has anybody used Zaino? I have heard great reviews about it throughthe Mustang site I frequent. It is only available directly from Zaino, not available in stores!
http://zainostore.com/
Enhance Your Zaino Experience
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/zaino.html
Leather Care: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
http://zainostore.com/
Enhance Your Zaino Experience
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/zaino.html
Leather Care: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
The kit came with everything you need. If you don't want to go the kit route, you'll need the ZFX accelerator, the Z-1 and Z-2 and Z-5. You'll also want the clay bar. All of these separately will cost around $80 anyways so I would just get the kit as this comes with a bottle of car wash soap, the gloss enhancer spray, and extra applicators.
The zaino process is time intensive tho.... If I recall you have to wash the car with regular dawn dish detergent to strip it of any way. Then you have to run the clay bar all over the car to remove bugs, tar and other stuff on the paint. Then you wash it again. Then you apply the Z-1 wax polish. Buff it. Then you apply the Z-5 polish. Buff. Then you can apply the gloss enhancer. After you're finished you'll be an expert like the karate kid.
It sounds expensive and alot of work, but apply/use much less wax w/ Zaino than I normally did when I used the Meguires line. I bought my kit last winter and I waxed my 4 cars and I still have plenty of wax leftover in that kit. The mirror shine is awesome; especially on darker colors.
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Good luck keeping that black car clean.
I use Meguire's NXT Wax which is a synthetic wax and is supposed to last 8-12 weeks.
Zaino just has too many steps for me. And you do not need to be polishing your car yet.
Get a good wax on ASAP.
Use Meguires Quick Detailer in between NXT applications.
I use Meguire's NXT Wax which is a synthetic wax and is supposed to last 8-12 weeks.
Zaino just has too many steps for me. And you do not need to be polishing your car yet.
Get a good wax on ASAP.
Use Meguires Quick Detailer in between NXT applications.
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I have used Mothers multistep previously but now I use Zaino. Actually once you start using Zaino its alot easier to keep the car clean and then reapply a fresh coat, its lasts very well. Its not that expensive because you only use a very small amount.
Oh and sweet ride!
Oh and sweet ride!
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Originally Posted by 68ShelbyGT500KR
Has anybody used Zaino? I have heard great reviews about it throughthe Mustang site I frequent. It is only available directly from Zaino, not available in stores!
http://zainostore.com/
http://zainostore.com/
In addition to directly from them, there are regional distributors (1-2 per state, usually) and you can buy from them. I live fairly close to the guy in Phoenix. I just drive over when I need something.
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About to place an order for the wax, but I can't make up my mind.
Klasse Concours Kit: $45, You get the all-in-one and the sealant glaze plus two pads and two cloths.
Zaino Kit: $85
Z-2™ Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5™ Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6™ Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
Z-7™ Show Car Wash
Z-18™ ClayBar
& TWO Zaino Custom Polish Applicator for FREE!
So with Zaino, I get a gloss enhancer spray, some car wash and a claybar compared to Klasse. But it costs $40 more.
Klasse Concours Kit: $45, You get the all-in-one and the sealant glaze plus two pads and two cloths.
Zaino Kit: $85
Z-2™ Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5™ Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6™ Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
Z-7™ Show Car Wash
Z-18™ ClayBar
& TWO Zaino Custom Polish Applicator for FREE!
So with Zaino, I get a gloss enhancer spray, some car wash and a claybar compared to Klasse. But it costs $40 more.
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Originally Posted by 68ShelbyGT500KR
Has anybody used Zaino? I have heard great reviews about it throughthe Mustang site I frequent. It is only available directly from Zaino, not available in stores!
http://zainostore.com/
Enhance Your Zaino Experience
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/zaino.html
Leather Care: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
http://zainostore.com/
Enhance Your Zaino Experience
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/zaino.html
Leather Care: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

Last edited by jeff462v; 12-15-04 at 11:47 PM.
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klasse aio is definately the easiest thing to install, and it lasts a long time. klasse sg is a little more finicky than the aio.
if you want a very nice shine, use a few coats of aio, followed by a few coats of sg, and a few more coats of p21s.
if you want a very nice shine, use a few coats of aio, followed by a few coats of sg, and a few more coats of p21s.