7-Hour Zaino
11-18-08, 01:03 PM
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As to the comments about Dawn - I agree, it is not something one should use all the time. But, I do use it on my cars once a year. The other times during the year when I do a full top to bottom wash I just use Z-7 (car wash).
I'll take pics soon... hopefully.
11-18-08, 04:50 PM
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Perhaps his car didnt need a polish. Perhaps he didnt care if he had minor marks in the paint and chose not to polish them out.
Surely the Dawn wash to remove all old wax, oils, etc., off the paint, and combined with the Claybar should have removed about everything there is to remove - we dont know what condition his paint was in before he started.
Zaino says its ok to use Dawn Wash once to prepare the paint to be treated and never again on a regular basis.
Dont ever see Duragloss products around here, and dont really have the inclination to find out. Happy with Zaino as it is today. Glad they work out for you guys, and this Duragloss product also looks outstanding on that car.
DanF
Surely the Dawn wash to remove all old wax, oils, etc., off the paint, and combined with the Claybar should have removed about everything there is to remove - we dont know what condition his paint was in before he started.
Zaino says its ok to use Dawn Wash once to prepare the paint to be treated and never again on a regular basis.
Dont ever see Duragloss products around here, and dont really have the inclination to find out. Happy with Zaino as it is today. Glad they work out for you guys, and this Duragloss product also looks outstanding on that car.
DanF
11-18-08, 06:01 PM
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I didn't polish? What are you talking about. That is exactly what Z-AIO and Z-2 are!!
As to the comments about Dawn - I agree, it is not something one should use all the time. But, I do use it on my cars once a year. The other times during the year when I do a full top to bottom wash I just use Z-7 (car wash).
I'll take pics soon... hopefully.
As to the comments about Dawn - I agree, it is not something one should use all the time. But, I do use it on my cars once a year. The other times during the year when I do a full top to bottom wash I just use Z-7 (car wash).
I'll take pics soon... hopefully.
11-18-08, 07:56 PM
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Yeah I am 35.
I use duragloss products after reading autopia over and over for the last 3yrs. They are cheap, can get them at most carquest (not sure what those are called in other parts of the us), and they work.
HKS350 you use aquawax to try to make that white car of yours pop? White is one color that is hard to get that deep wetness on, but to me they look great cleaned up. My next car will be white for sure. I love the white 335i's.. anyways getting off topic.
anyways to the OP you need to post up some pics man!! Hurry up with it already.
11-18-08, 08:06 PM
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Yeah - I know!! Been working all day until well after it gets dark (damn time change!). Tomorrow I should be able to get some pics. I'll try to take one like yours combfilter. But I will say this... this car look extremely "wet"!! The Z-6 and Z-CS really do a great job of giving the polish a really wet look. I already feel like I'm driving 30 miles faster just by looking at the car. lol.
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11-18-08, 08:08 PM
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Well if you did polish I don't know how you did it in 7hrs. Washing the car and claying it already takes 3hrs minimum. Abrasive and semi-abrasive polish takes well over 4hrs....and now with the sealant you have to wait to let it cure. But this is just my way of detailing it and I wish I would've took pictures to show you guys. Anyways good job nonetheless
As to the polish, that is the the Z-FX is for. If you only use Z-2 you have to wait for it to cure. but, the Z-FX additive makes it cure almost immediately (you have to wait 30 min).
11-18-08, 10:28 PM
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For some odd reason I get the impression that most people here don't know what they're talking about...
Great job on the Zaino. I've been meaning to pick some up for the longest time but I have killer cats on my neighborhood (roof is DEAD!
) so I guess I'll save it for after my repaint 
Next time you feel lazy or looking for something that is easier to use and not so expensive, Collinite 845 or 476 are great alternatives to Zaino. Those usually get around 6+ months of durability and are realatively cheap and easy to apply as well
. I'm using that right now and washing with ONR has never been easier lol
EDIT: It usually takes me about 2 days to do the full treatment. Thats wash, clay, polish/light polish, paint cleaner, sealant, carnauba wax, dress tires/trim
. I usually do it before every meet I go to 
Great job on the Zaino. I've been meaning to pick some up for the longest time but I have killer cats on my neighborhood (roof is DEAD!
) so I guess I'll save it for after my repaint Next time you feel lazy or looking for something that is easier to use and not so expensive, Collinite 845 or 476 are great alternatives to Zaino. Those usually get around 6+ months of durability and are realatively cheap and easy to apply as well
. I'm using that right now and washing with ONR has never been easier lol EDIT: It usually takes me about 2 days to do the full treatment. Thats wash, clay, polish/light polish, paint cleaner, sealant, carnauba wax, dress tires/trim
. I usually do it before every meet I go to
11-19-08, 06:44 PM
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Raced home after work... it was already getting dark so I didn't have time to wipe the car down (there is a thin film of yellow pollen on the car). But, here are some quick photos I did manage to take before I ran out of sunlight. I'll try to wipe her down and take some better ones this weekend.
And yes, that is a dent in my hood... homeless man fell on my hood. Long story...
And yes, that is a dent in my hood... homeless man fell on my hood. Long story...
11-19-08, 07:58 PM
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I just zainoed my car this weekend with 2 coats and it took me 3 hours. I did the car wash and the clay bar the day before. I guess it would be 6 hrs total.