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Old 05-04-07 | 10:18 PM
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is the sale still going on?
Sale gone
But.... Amazon.com has it for 12.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E9TS6O/...O&linkCode=asn
** From the "great deals' sticky, autogeek is supposed to take off 10% of any purchase.??

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Old 05-05-07 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by combfilter
I still use zaino leather conditioner for my seats. I just like the smell. However, this stuff for sure for the wash
no doubt. Thanks for the recommendation combfilter!

Next time I will just go with the gallon size for wash, NXT for wax.
Old 05-05-07 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tuan92129
Sale gone
But.... Amazon.com has it for 12.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E9TS6O/...O&linkCode=asn
** From the "great deals' sticky, autogeek is supposed to take off 10% of any purchase.??
optimum has free shipping over $25.....but no gallon size

http://optimumcarcare.com/norinse.html

They also got a portal site that sells gallon size for $36.99 + flat $8.95 shipping!

http://www.ecocarcare.net/
Old 05-05-07 | 05:59 PM
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Funny I just saw this thread.

I've been using ONR or QEW for years. I've used them on probably over 1,000 cars. Does it work? Yes.
Old 05-05-07 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kickin8
no doubt. Thanks for the recommendation combfilter!

Next time I will just go with the gallon size for wash, NXT for wax.
You might even want to hold off on that NXT. From reading other peoples comments in this thread it looks like opt's spray wax might be legit. I think I am going to order some and test it out. I'll follow up my results in this thread.
Old 05-05-07 | 08:26 PM
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Optimum Car Wax is legit. Just search for it on Autopia for more info.
Old 05-05-07 | 10:43 PM
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Does anyone know if it is ok to use Optimum No Rinse for the wash and then use Zaino Z2/Z5 as a polish and protectant. Has anyone used the combination? I don't want to give up on my Zaino.
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Why not? The optimum no rinse system. It's a car wash. It just happens to work as clay bar lube and/or quick detailing.

The Optimum no rinse replaces your current washing system, not the whole detailing process
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Originally Posted by combfilter
You might even want to hold off on that NXT. From reading other peoples comments in this thread it looks like opt's spray wax might be legit. I think I am going to order some and test it out. I'll follow up my results in this thread.
I bought both and used it on my gf's 06' accord. not that much of the difference in looks.....so i am not quite sure if the wax is "working" or not. I am happy with the results just with the carwash!
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Originally Posted by bsl888
Does anyone know if it is ok to use Optimum No Rinse for the wash and then use Zaino Z2/Z5 as a polish and protectant. Has anyone used the combination? I don't want to give up on my Zaino.
yeah.....can anyone confirm this ? i am gonna wash/wax my car this afternoon...
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GSteg said it.

This is only a car wash formula...why wouldn't wax work?

After all, there's an Optimum wax product...
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Originally Posted by joonsta
GSteg said it.

This is only a car wash formula...why wouldn't wax work?

After all, there's an Optimum wax product...
true.....I'll let u guys know how it comes out later....will try to take some pics.....
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So I washed it with the no rinse and waxed with NXT this afternoon. Here are some pics for before/after the wash. I didnt have a chance to take the pics after wax, but will take some tomorrow morning before the mini meet. stay tuned.

DIRTY car!
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clean vs dirty (See the difference)?
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dirty bucket!
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