Washing your Vette

[RubyDropTop]

Can I insert the word "Zaino" where you are using the word "wax"? Is that a safe assumption?

So, let's use the word Zaino from now on as that is the system that you have chosen, and it contains no wax.

That said, are you asking if washing your car will remove the Zaino OR are you asking if the Zaino should be removed prior to washing? I want to be on the same page.

Zaino Car Wash will NOT remove the Zaino that you have applied, nor would you want to remove the Zaino that you have applied in order to wash. After washing, simply add as many layers of Zaino as you wish, given appropriate cure times.

Does that help?

 

[Stallion]

I think I understand now. I will go over to that site now and look at specific products and come back with what I think I need. Thanks!

TR

 

[Stallion]

I was just over at their site and in all of the titles that refer to the paint care, they use the word "polish". I know you said that he uses that but means a polymer, but for which products does this apply to?

Thanks!

TR

 

[DetailingDude]

only the product called "Show Car Polish" I believe. The ZFX is a curing accelerator. The other products are just for the prep steps. They might be sysnthetic by the way they were manufactured but not a polish.

I think you need to forget the terminology though. If you choose their products follow the process of the application of the product with the exception to the surface prep.

 

[RubyDropTop]

Correct terminology is important. I'd not suggest that it just be forgotten. People should have a clear understanding of what they are using on their cars and why.

When approached by another owner/enthusiast and asked what you use on your car and why, would you like to be confident in your answer and be able to explain it, or simply stand there with a blank look on your face?

Educating oneself on the various products that are available (what they are, their appropriate/inappropriate application, etc.) is half the battle - applying that knowledge is the other. It's difficult to do one without the other.

 

[DetailingDude]

Correct terminology is important. I'd not suggest that it just be forgotten. People should have a clear understanding of what they are using on their cars and why.

When approached by another owner/enthusiast and asked what you use on your car and why, would you like to be confident in your answer and be able to explain it, or simply stand there with a blank look on your face?

Educating oneself on the various products that are available (what they are, their appropriate/inappropriate application, etc.) is half the battle - applying that knowledge is the other. It's difficult to do one without the other.

My website, www.TheDetailingBible.com will clear up all this confusion.

 

[timmb001]

DetailingDude - the link does not work for me...

 

[DetailingDude]

DetailingDude - the link does not work for me...

Me either... Just kidding. I am still producing the content. It should be live by the 15th

 

[Stallion]

only the product called "Show Car Polish" I believe. The ZFX is a curing accelerator. The other products are just for the prep steps. They might be sysnthetic by the way they were manufactured but not a polish.

I think you need to forget the terminology though. If you choose their products follow the process of the application of the product with the exception to the surface prep.

So the Show Car Polish is what I want because that's the one that really isn't an abrassive polish? Thanks!

TR

 

[RubyDropTop]

Stallion - NONE of the Zaino products that are intended for use on your finish contain abrasives.

 

[Stallion]

Oh I see now. So virtually I will be safe off with any of their products then? I might as well just order the Show Car Wash and then also one of their other "Polish" products which is really just a polymer for protection and shine. Therefore, I won't need either wax or polish if I use the Wash and Zaino "Polish" then, right?

Thanks!

TR

 

[DetailingDude]

Oh I see now. So virtually I will be safe off with any of their products then? I might as well just order the Show Car Wash and then also one of their other "Polish" products which is really just a polymer for protection and shine. Therefore, I won't need either wax or polish if I use the Wash and Zaino "Polish" then, right?

Thanks!

TR

ClayBar – Z-7 wash – Dry – Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5 with ZFX – Wait – Remove polish – Z-6

This what they recommend for the first application.

 

[Justin_cv87]

so Zaino car wash wolnt remove the other zaino stuff i used? thats good, so i never need to remove the zaino stuff ever? what about claybaring? can i wash, then claybar, then wash again over the zaino? or do i not need to claybar it after i use zaino?

Correct terminology is important.

thats my weak spot... i often refer to things i dont know as thingy or somthin like that :L

 

[Stallion]

ClayBar – Z-7 wash – Dry – Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5 with ZFX – Wait – Remove polish – Z-6

This what they recommend for the first application.

Thanks a lot, DetailingDude. I'll go look at these products. And I'm really glad that this process isn't abrassive and harmful to my paint job in the long run. And I'm going to just use Zaino because I'm sure using the same makers for all products it the best way.

Thanks!

TR

 

[RubyDropTop]

Justin - No, Zaino Car Wash will not remove any of the Zaino products that you have applied to your finish. The Zaino Car Wash was produced to work in conjunction with/enhance the Zaino products that you have on your finish.

As far as claying the car once you have gone through the Zaino process, that is something that you will want to do on an as needed basis. Monitor your paint for smoothness. The vast majority of cars should be clayed on a regular basis. Your paint finish is exposed to many air borne pollutants and contaminants (acid rain, industrial fallout, by-products of aviation equipment, etc.) All of this should be initially addressed with a clay bar.

Most Zaino users feel that claying a car that wears Zaino does remove some of the Zaino but not all. So simply continue to add layers after you have clayed.

It is far, far better to clay your car then to ignore this crucial step.

 

[Justin_cv87]

thanks for helpin me out guys! i think ill be ready and understand what im doing when i zaino my car now. if y'all didnt help me i would probally be out in the yard with all these zaino products and then some kind of wax i would have gotten, trying to figure out what the hell to do

 

[RubyDropTop]

You are very welcome.

 

[Stallion]

ClayBar – Z-7 wash – Dry – Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5 with ZFX – Wait – Remove polish – Z-6

This what they recommend for the first application.

Okay, this seems to be quite what I need. But for, say, the Z-2, it has no abrassives or anything which is great. But since I have a Silver Anniversary which has a lined decal (sp?) should I be extra careful and/or will I need to do anything special? Or I just should polish over the decals?

TR

 

[Stallion]

Anyone?

 

[smook]

Well, after reading all these posts... I wanted to wash and give my car a shine.

now ... I'm never going to wash my car!!!

I'm afraid too.




ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

-Bill.
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