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Old 05-08-02, 07:19 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
If you got time and energy, I suggest a hand wax. I do that about once every 3 months. I don't use Zaino but Meguire's, it works extremely well.
MEGUIRE'S has graced and protected all of my rides that I have ever owned! zAINO IS GOOD, BUT NOT WORTH THE EXTRA $$$, period! Go with MEGUIRE'S "Gold Class" line, and you won't even need a buffer!

You've seen my ride............nuff said!
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Old 05-08-02, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by mooretorque
Zaino. With the wax catalyst, you can just about wipe the wax off as soon as you finish putting it on (which makes multiple coats much easier, too).

Zaino comes off so easily that I'm not sure a buffer would be significantly faster.

We can also help you with all the varied spellings of "WRIGHT".............
Hey can you help me with my spelling too....

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Old 05-08-02, 10:49 PM
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Can't we all just get along? I love you guys lets not fight. Ok
lets not all turn gay and start holding hands while your at it.
Old 05-09-02, 12:26 AM
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Always hand wax. You getta spend some quality time to take care your car!

I hand wax my car once a month.
Old 05-09-02, 12:27 AM
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I don't know what brands you guys use but I always use the ones that are specialized for silver color from Japan.
Old 05-09-02, 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by RacingAristo
Always hand wax. You getta spend some quality time to take care your car!

I hand wax my car once a month.

Plus it works out your forearm, tricep, and lower back muscles . I wax every two months and I thought I was a waxaholic! As Homer Simpson would put it, "I am a waxaholic! I'm addicted to waxahol!!!"
Old 05-09-02, 01:52 AM
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Please disregard his teenage angst...

Black cars should be handwaxed. There are only a SELECT few that can do it right with a buffer...
Old 05-09-02, 01:53 AM
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Waxing indeed is a great workout on your upper body. Because I couldn't stand all the chips on my engine hood, I try to wax my car so it constantly has a thin layer of protection.
Old 05-09-02, 02:26 AM
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Waxing indeed is a great workout on your upper body.
Not if you use Zaino. It requires little more effort to remove than to apply.

Where are all the Zaino supporters here??????? Last time there was a wax thread it seemed like we were the majority; now I'm the lone voice of support...............fear not, Sal; I shall not forsake thee!!!!!!
Old 05-09-02, 11:18 AM
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Black car...never buffed unless you are a pro, FACT! You or a non pro will destroy your paint job.

Used to use Zymol..Now it's all about the Zaino's.
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Damn Johnny, that looks smooth... :eek:
Old 05-09-02, 03:12 PM
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that looks real nice!! good lookin car johnny
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Originally posted by manaray
Please disregard his teenage angst...

Black cars should be handwaxed. There are only a SELECT few that can do it right with a buffer...
I was also told that by a perfessional detailer!!!!!
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I was always told that black cars should always be handwaxed and a buffer should only be used by a pro. They also told me that most black cars don't have a clearcoat so it scratches easily. Can someone vouch for this? Or is it BS?


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