Detailing Newbie-Help
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Detailing Newbie-Help
First off I have a black 98 z28. I bought it used so its not in perfect condition. I have Turtle Wax-black with that chipstick(never use it) and Showroom shine spray. I was the car pretty much everyday with special car soap. I wax it every two weeks and use that showroom spray after I wash it or to get rid of birds little presents. I use micro fiber cloths for everything. 1 for waxing and like 3 for the show roomshine.
Alright so my turtle wax is almost gone and I want the glossiest shine. Theres some swirls and my dad was going to machine compound it but I read that its bad for the clear coat. I want to try that Zaino wax since you all swear by it. From what I've read I'd need to claybar it first(never done that) then z-1 and then z-5 over that or just get ZFX? This is my first car so I don't have much experience with this.
Can someone help me out? What do I need? How much is going to cost? Where can I get it? Whats involved in claybaring?
Thanks for reading this! I really appreciate it,
Tonio
Alright so my turtle wax is almost gone and I want the glossiest shine. Theres some swirls and my dad was going to machine compound it but I read that its bad for the clear coat. I want to try that Zaino wax since you all swear by it. From what I've read I'd need to claybar it first(never done that) then z-1 and then z-5 over that or just get ZFX? This is my first car so I don't have much experience with this.
Can someone help me out? What do I need? How much is going to cost? Where can I get it? Whats involved in claybaring?
Thanks for reading this! I really appreciate it,
Tonio
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From: Memphis, TN
Congrats on your first car! You're treating it right by wanting to give it the best protection (and shine IMO) in the industry with Zaino. Zaino is NOT a wax like you're probably used to using, as it contains no carnauba or other waxes, oils, or silicones. Z is a complex polymeric sealant that will outlast and outshine pretty much anything out there that I've tried, and I've tried a bunch of stuff over the years!
You can find most of the answers to all of your questions at www.zainobros.com Read the site carefully and what each product is used for, how it works, and the cost of each on the order form. Also, this site contains a LOT of useful info for first time Zainoers: http://www.lazaino.com./ApplyZaino.htm
Personally, I'd recommend you start off with:
Either Z1 or ZFX (not both, but I recommend ZFX for its benefits)
Z5 Show Car Polish for Swirls, a must for black cars!!
Z6 Gloss Enhancer
Z7 Show Car Wash
Z18 Clay Bar
About using clay bars, these sites can explain in more detail than I:
http://www.erazer.com/prod01.htm
http://www.moderncarcare.com/Articles/221deta1.html
Basically the two major rules to remember when claying are always use plently of lube, and always work in small areas at a time using a clean clay surface.
Mike
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
You can find most of the answers to all of your questions at www.zainobros.com Read the site carefully and what each product is used for, how it works, and the cost of each on the order form. Also, this site contains a LOT of useful info for first time Zainoers: http://www.lazaino.com./ApplyZaino.htm
Personally, I'd recommend you start off with:
Either Z1 or ZFX (not both, but I recommend ZFX for its benefits)
Z5 Show Car Polish for Swirls, a must for black cars!!
Z6 Gloss Enhancer
Z7 Show Car Wash
Z18 Clay Bar
About using clay bars, these sites can explain in more detail than I:
http://www.erazer.com/prod01.htm
http://www.moderncarcare.com/Articles/221deta1.html
Basically the two major rules to remember when claying are always use plently of lube, and always work in small areas at a time using a clean clay surface.
Mike
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
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You're correct! Z7 wash is the best lube you can use with clay on a Zaino'ed car. There are generally two ways of using Z7 as clay lube: 1) either mix about a half capful of Z7 with water into a good size spray bottle, OR 2) pour 1 to 2 capfuls of Z7 in your wash bucket and fill the bucket with suds, using your wash mitt to "wet and lube" each panel before claying. I personally find #2 easier and quicker and that's how I like to clay. After you clay a panel give it a final wash and then dry.
Other claying tips: If you drop the clay on the ground, never use it again on your car. Some even like to put an old bathsize towel on the ground where they're working in case the clay happens to slip away. I'm very careful and cautious, so I don't use a towel, it's up to you. If the clay becomes black and soiled on the side you're scrubbing with, fold it so that you have two new clean sides to work with. Always work in the shade away from direct sunlight on a cool surface. Claying is actually pretty simple, and once you get the hang of it, it goes very quick and painless.
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
Other claying tips: If you drop the clay on the ground, never use it again on your car. Some even like to put an old bathsize towel on the ground where they're working in case the clay happens to slip away. I'm very careful and cautious, so I don't use a towel, it's up to you. If the clay becomes black and soiled on the side you're scrubbing with, fold it so that you have two new clean sides to work with. Always work in the shade away from direct sunlight on a cool surface. Claying is actually pretty simple, and once you get the hang of it, it goes very quick and painless.
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
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I found some overspray clay in my garage(my dad is a dealer and cleans his own cars) but I won't dare use it since it isn't Zaino. I saw what it felt like and I'm not so scared of doing it
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