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      10-04-2008, 01:37 AM   #7
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Hey guys, I see that the majority of the people on this site stand by zaino, but rarely mention any of the specifics. What would be a relatively inexpensive but effective cleaner? wax? Thanks in advance
Inexpensive but effective cleaners:
Zaino z7: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=12

Dodo Juice Born to be Mild: http://www.detailedimage.com/Dodo-Ju...-Shampoo-P250/

Chemical Guys maxi Suds: http://www.detailedimage.com/Chemica...axi-Suds-P224/

Zaino is not a wax, it is a sealant. Waxes and sealants serve the exact same purpose - protection and shine. Sealants are just the newer technology, and the good ones also leave behind a slick anti-static surface. For the basic Zaino kit all you need is the "triplet" package, which is zAIO (your first cote), z8 (second cote, and quick detailer), and zCS (top cote): http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=2

Of course, once people start using Zaino they usually end up with the rest of the lineup: z2, z6, z7, zFX, etc.

Waxes are really a matter of personal preference. I've used Dodo Juice in the past, its great stuff (it even smells good), and DetailedImage.com now carries their lineup. http://www.detailedimage.com/Dodo-Juice-M35/

If you really want a slick looking car, get a claybar. You can put $0.99 turtle wax on a perfectly clayed car and it will look great.

I should also mention www.detailersdomain.com I've never purchased from them, but heard good things. DetailedImage and DetailersDomain are both active on these boards and offer discounts to 1addicts - do a search for more info.

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Originally Posted by 1Serious View Post
My car is a SGM. With Zaino, I start with Z7, then ZAll-in-1, followed by Z2. After washes and between polishes, I use Z6. I use leather (Z9&10), windows (Z12, but not on tint) and tires (Z16). My car is a shiny SGM (No, I don't work for Zaino).
zAIO should go down before z7 b/c it has the best bonding properties :wink:.
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