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Old 07-10-01, 08:57 PM
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Ok guys after all the good things I have read on CL about Zaino I think tomorrow I am going to send my cheque in for it..

This has been probably posted before but if you guys don't mind sharing any tips in regards to applying it.. Any tricks of the trade so to speak or does that Zaino website "How To" pretty much cover how I should apply this stuff..

I'll be applying this to a new car so I guess I should skip the clay bar portion.. Yes/No??

Much appreciate any input you guys can give me!

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Old 07-10-01, 10:25 PM
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Savvy,

rubbing a bar across the gs sounds kind of scary to me at the beginning. but after i tried one panel, there is no going back. the bar really cleanse the body.

a memeber did an extensive write up on his procedure, experience+comments 1-2 weeks ago. you might want to do a little research on that because i believe that was one of the best i have ever read.

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Old 07-10-01, 11:42 PM
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If you do not have swirl marks, you can skip Z5 and stick with z2. I put Zaino on two cars and would recommend buying an extra bottle of Z6 to save shipping and handling. Z6 cuts down on dust (most probably due to less static) build-up.

I had been using NuFinish for years and for the Pearl white see no appreciable difference, but on the dark color the "wet look" provided by Zaino is very obvious. The other nice feature is that Zaino does not leave a white buildup on black rubber/plastic parts.

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Old 07-11-01, 03:56 AM
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Would also order extra Z7 (car wash concentrate). It is indeed concentrated but you'll certainly go through it faster than Z2, clay bar or Z5. As Salim pointed out, no sense in paying extra S & H.
Old 07-11-01, 04:27 AM
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2SAVVY, I guess me and you are in the same boat Be sure to tell us how it turns out. Good luck !!
Old 07-11-01, 08:18 AM
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Just wondering. where is the thred or url to the extensive write up about the Z?

I my self was thinking about getting it for my baby.
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Hi guys,
Even though the car is new, you should still clay bar it ,you'd be surprised at alll the contaminants the car picks up during shipping.
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Clive, I've read Sal's remarks re railroad brake dust, and I do believe. I'm just lazy.

RhuluM, just go to www.zainobros.com. All the info, plus "testimonials" you could ever want.

All hail Sal Zaino!!!!
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Thank mooretorque
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Thumbs up Detailed Zaino Experience!

Guyz - Having trouble giving ya'll a hot link to the thread but it's on page 2 of the Maintenance section under the heading of "My First Zaino Experience". Be sure & give "Thanks!" out to Chowder for an excellent post!
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https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...threadid=17668

https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...threadid=14696

good luck
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Hey guys thanks so much for all the input and suggestions.. Chowder you are the man.. Anyone that takes video of a Zaino job and posts it up is ok with me.. And your write up was excellent..

For you guys in Ontario.. Zaino might be available here at Marinello Ferrari in Woodbridge.. Buddy of mine seems to think they are carrying this product line but I haven't had a chance to confirm this.. If they are carrying Zaino I will re-post with prices and details..

Can't wait to get this product and try it out.. So I guess I should be looking at allocating a good weekend for this stuff I suppose..
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