to wax or not to wax
#16
I was a Zaino user on my black sedan, but switched to NXT last summer. I can see no difference in longevity, but its half the price and twice as easy to apply and remove. Do it every 3 months or so, and I do the Dawn dishsoap strip before each application. After 3 1/2 years, paint looks new other than the rockchips up front.
#19
WAX IT.
I gave my G35 4 coats of ZAINO when I got it last March 05. I gave it one more coat in September 05 and have not did it since. The car still looks like i just got it & waxed it. I just purchased some more ZAINO last month and will be giving it a few coats sometime in Spring. This is the best any car i owned looked after a NY winter. I can only assume that ZAINO helped.
I gave my G35 4 coats of ZAINO when I got it last March 05. I gave it one more coat in September 05 and have not did it since. The car still looks like i just got it & waxed it. I just purchased some more ZAINO last month and will be giving it a few coats sometime in Spring. This is the best any car i owned looked after a NY winter. I can only assume that ZAINO helped.
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#24
Originally Posted by onin24eagle
Zaino is the best stuff ever. Don't ever wax your car use a polish instead like Zaino.
#25
I guess I'll go with the Zaino, I mostly need something to protect the finish...
How about application of Zaino, just put it on a 100% cotton rag and wipe it in? Do I have to worry about getting it on other parts of the car? I.E. Will it come off the glass on the sunroof easily? How about the black roof liner?
How about application of Zaino, just put it on a 100% cotton rag and wipe it in? Do I have to worry about getting it on other parts of the car? I.E. Will it come off the glass on the sunroof easily? How about the black roof liner?
#26
Originally Posted by Triji
You haven't waxed it yet?????
wow, GET TO WAXING!!!
Whoever said waxing was a waste of time should get their **** kicked! thats total BS, especially on silver... Silvers are proned to oxidation and should be waxed regularly to protect them from the suns rays.
I might be a bit overkill but I wax at least once a month if not a bit more. I like keeping my car nice, protected and clean looking.
I use NXT and P21S and I LOVE both of those products... I can wax my whole car in about an hour and I love the results, it is time well worth spending.
wow, GET TO WAXING!!!
Whoever said waxing was a waste of time should get their **** kicked! thats total BS, especially on silver... Silvers are proned to oxidation and should be waxed regularly to protect them from the suns rays.
I might be a bit overkill but I wax at least once a month if not a bit more. I like keeping my car nice, protected and clean looking.
I use NXT and P21S and I LOVE both of those products... I can wax my whole car in about an hour and I love the results, it is time well worth spending.
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#28
Originally Posted by MikeButcher
I guess I'll go with the Zaino, I mostly need something to protect the finish...
How about application of Zaino, just put it on a 100% cotton rag and wipe it in? Do I have to worry about getting it on other parts of the car? I.E. Will it come off the glass on the sunroof easily? How about the black roof liner?
How about application of Zaino, just put it on a 100% cotton rag and wipe it in? Do I have to worry about getting it on other parts of the car? I.E. Will it come off the glass on the sunroof easily? How about the black roof liner?
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#30
I'm big into Zaino ... been using it for 4 years on my Acura. It definitely works better on darker colours. My bro's (former) C32 used Zaino too but he had brilliant silver, like yourself. I thought he was wasting his time with Zaino but his car did look shiny afterwards...
If you're going to Zaino it, be sure to get the whole kit ... Z1, Z2, Z3 (soap) and the applicator for sure. You'll have to use Dawn (dishwashing soap) to strip any wax and debris off the paint first. Clay down your car then wash it with Dawn again. Apply a thin layer of Z1 ... wait a bit (10 minutes) and then apply Z2 (very thin layer ... like a haze). Get a big white 100% cotton towel and remove the Z2. Your car will look beautiful. Wait a day and wash with Z3. Put on another coat of Z2 ... you're good for at least 2-3 months. The Z6 does make the car look really 'wet' (that's done between Z2 coats) but that's optional. I use it and get fantastic results.
Aside: I use Zaino on my windshield instead of other products to keep it visible when it's raining / foggy out. Works like a charm! Just be sure to have temps > 15C out (60F to Americans) so that the Zaino will cure properly.
I'm a big Zaino fan but Meguiar's NXT looks really good (but doesn't last as long).
If you're going to Zaino it, be sure to get the whole kit ... Z1, Z2, Z3 (soap) and the applicator for sure. You'll have to use Dawn (dishwashing soap) to strip any wax and debris off the paint first. Clay down your car then wash it with Dawn again. Apply a thin layer of Z1 ... wait a bit (10 minutes) and then apply Z2 (very thin layer ... like a haze). Get a big white 100% cotton towel and remove the Z2. Your car will look beautiful. Wait a day and wash with Z3. Put on another coat of Z2 ... you're good for at least 2-3 months. The Z6 does make the car look really 'wet' (that's done between Z2 coats) but that's optional. I use it and get fantastic results.
Aside: I use Zaino on my windshield instead of other products to keep it visible when it's raining / foggy out. Works like a charm! Just be sure to have temps > 15C out (60F to Americans) so that the Zaino will cure properly.
I'm a big Zaino fan but Meguiar's NXT looks really good (but doesn't last as long).
Last edited by jdm_inspire; 03-27-2006 at 08:24 PM.