Zaino polishing vs waxing

[nealh]

well I seem to be even more confused

how often do you use Zaino cleaning/polishing..once a month..quarterly

do you wash n wax in between????? just wash???

if so what wax do you use???

on convertible how often do you use 303 or Raggtop cleaning and fabric protectant?

[boxboss]

well I seem to be even more confused

how often do you use Zaino cleaning/polishing..once a month..quarterly

do you wash n wax in between????? just wash???

if so what wax do you use???

on convertible how often do you use 303 or Raggtop cleaning and fabric protectant?
I use 303 on my top once a year.

You should be able to get 6 months protection from a 3 layer application of Zaino - refresh it with a wipe of Z-CS every 3 months or so. I only wash inbetween Zaino applications. The best gauge to determine if you need to redo the Zaino is if rain isn't beading like it once did.

[nealh]

well I seem to be even more confused

how often do you use Zaino cleaning/polishing..once a month..quarterly

do you wash n wax in between????? just wash???

if so what wax do you use???

on convertible how often do you use 303 or Raggtop cleaning and fabric protectant?
I use 303 on my top once a year.

You should be able to get 6 months protection from a 3 layer application of Zaino - refresh it with a wipe of Z-CS every 3 months or so. I only wash inbetween Zaino applications. The best gauge to determine if you need to redo the Zaino is if rain isn't beading like it once did.
so waxing becomes unnecessary with Zaino

can you wax inbetween or do this create too much build up

[boxboss]

so waxing becomes unnecessary with Zaino

can you wax inbetween or do this create too much build up
Zaino is a "wax" if you want to look at it that way - acutally a long lasting acrylic polymer. There is no need to wax when you use Zaino. All you need to do is freshen the shine with Z6/Z8/Z-CS after 3 months.

[Gman]

Hmm, sounds good... Zaino! Zaino! Zaino!

[nealh]

so waxing becomes unnecessary with Zaino

can you wax inbetween or do this create too much build up
Zaino is a "wax" if you want to look at it that way - acutally a long lasting acrylic polymer. There is no need to wax when you use Zaino. All you need to do is freshen the shine with Z6/Z8/Z-CS after 3 months.
so you wash and then use Z6 with Z-CS..or do you use all 3?

Will all this :jackit: wear a hole in the metal?

[BHR4CE1]

Will all this :jackit: wear a hole in the metal?


Absolutely NOT. If anything...it will keep other things from causing holes in the metal!

[BHR4CE1]

so waxing becomes unnecessary with Zaino

can you wax inbetween or do this create too much build up
Zaino is a "wax" if you want to look at it that way - acutally a long lasting acrylic polymer. There is no need to wax when you use Zaino. All you need to do is freshen the shine with Z6/Z8/Z-CS after 3 months.
so you wash and then use Z6 with Z-CS..or do you use all 3?


Z-6 is a good weekly (or when needed) spray detailer. It has great cleaning properties, and also renews that famous Zaino shine.

Z-8 is meant to be used on special occasions. It has a bit more shine to it, and actually gets better about 12-24 hours after you apply it. It's what I use when at a car show. It costs a bit more than Z-6, but worth it.

Z-CS is more of a long lasting shield for your paint. After you wash the car...put a coat of Z-8 on it. Wait a day then add a layer of Z-CS and WOWWEEEEEE WOW WOW!!

Again, I can't stress enough that with all Zaino products LESS IS MORE! Using more product does not give better results...often times it gives WORSE results. I mean c'mon (to quote Sal Zaino himself) ..."How much butter can you really put on an English Muffin?"

[nealh]

Z-CS is more of a long lasting shield for your paint. After you wash the car...put a coat of Z-CS on it. Wait a day then add a layer of Z-8 and WOWWEEEEEE WOW WOW!!

Again, I can't stress enough that with all Zaino products LESS IS MORE! Using more product does not give better results...often times it gives WORSE results. I mean c'mon (to quote Sal Zaino himself) ..."How much butter can you really put on an English Muffin?"

on the in between washes do you always use Z-CS

Also I am looking to get MF mitt amd MF towels
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-dwmitt.html
or should I get the sheepskin mitt
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-woolmitt.html

MF towels:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/derwutotr.html

does it matter if I use 303 vs Raggtopp?

[BHR4CE1]

on the in between washes do you always use Z-CS


No. I would use CS 4-6 times a year

[nealh]

on the in between washes do you always use Z-CS


No. I would use CS 4-6 times a year


What you think of mitts/towels I linked above, BEAR?
Also I am looking to get MF mitt amd MF towels
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-dwmitt.html
or should I get the sheepskin mitt
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-woolmitt.html

MF towels:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/derwutotr.html

Also do you prefer 303 or RaggTopp?

[BHR4CE1]

What you think of mitts/towels I linked above, BEAR?


For MF Towels, I only use Monster Fluffy towels. They are the best I have ever seen or used.

Check them here.
http://www.showcardetailing.com/eshop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=26&cat=Microfiber

[BHR4CE1]

Also do you prefer 303 or RaggTopp?


Ragg Top without a doubt.

[nealh]

Thanks Bear

do use Monster Fluffy towels for buffing, polishing and occasional drying