Hi all,
My car will be here in about two weeks and I need help getting some zaino products. I just need a list of what to buy. Thanks!

 

hey, i would go over to the detailing forum, but there is going to be muchmore than zaino,. like towels, pads, mitts, and buckets, you will also need other products. from zaino, it depends what color of the car you have, you can get z-2, or z-5, then get zfx, z-6, z-7. thats all you need. from autozone get blue magic clay bar, but dont use the lube that comes with it. you need to get 100% cotton mitts from walmart, or autozone, then towels you can get from www.microfibertech.com get 10 elite, and one waffle weave. you will also need dawn. you need to learn a lot in two weeks, like dont let you dealer prep the paint, and how to use zaino, ill help you later, i dont have time right now

 

Cool, thanks BMMS8. I saw that post you had earlier for the detailing tips..I'll check it out. I just didn't know what to buy to start with. Thanks

BTW, the E will be black...hehe

 

Check out the thread "Zaino" by Rock. It is recent and has a great description of how to do the whole thing. Many other threads here also but Rocks's description gives a great overview of how and what to use. He left out the Z5 step probably because he didn't feel he needed it.

Ed

 

I didn't have products, but did a bit of research. Most of the stuff is listed below. Also purchased buckets, storage compartments, etc. I use most everything I bought, but I could have done with one less detail brush, and I've got a lot of microfiber mitts. The cotton Chenille mitts are for the wheels and for tire dressing. I've never used the California Duster yet. Also, I'm iffy about the Viper MF. In addition to what's listed, I've also bought a half-dozen of the "Little Blue" towels from CMA.


From Zaino Bros http://zainobros.com/

No. Size Products Qty Each 12/Case Total
Z-2 8oz Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish for clear-coated paint (3)
Z-6 16oz Zaino Bros' Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray (3)
Z-7 16oz Zaino Bros' Show Car Wash (concentrate) (3)
Z-9 8oz Zaino Bros' "Leather Soft" Spray Cleaner (1)
Z-10 8oz Zaino Bros' "Leather In A Bottle" Treatment & Conditioner (1)
Z-12 8oz Zaino Bros' Clear-View Glass Polish (3)
Z-16 16oz Zaino Bros' Perfect Tire Gloss (rubber & trim) Protectant (3)
Z-18 4oz Zaino ClayBar (removes airborne & paint contaminants) (3)
ZFX 2ml Zaino Flash Cure Accelerator Additive for Z-2, Z-5, Z-3 NEW (2)
#314 4x5 Zaino Bros' Custom Polish Applicator (100% virgin cotton) (10)
Sub Total: $304.90
S&H $6.95
TOTAL: $311.85


From http://lazaino.com

(8) 16" x 21" Charisma Select towels @$6.00 each.


From CMA (Classic Motoring Accessories) http://www.properautocare.com/

Name Code Qty Each Options
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Big Blue Drying Towel: BBT-2 (2)
Pkg./2 Big Blue Drying Towels
P21S Wheel Cleaners: P21S P21-105G (1)
Wheel Cleaner 500 ml (Gel)
P21S Wheel Cleaners: 1000 P21-100G (1)
ml. Refill (Gel)
OXO Ergonomic Wheel OXO-KIT (1)
Brushes: Set of both OXO Brushes
Cone Shaped Wheel BR-626 (2)
Brushes: Small Opening Wheel Brush
Eagle One Soft Touch 5050601 (1)
Wheel Scrubber
Vac N'Blo Portable Vacuum VNB-83BA (1)
Two-Way Mini Detail Brush BR-296 (2)
1 inch Round Natural BR-15 (2)
Detail Brush
Vent Duster BR-295 (1)
Carpet & Mat Scrub Brush BR-167 (1)
Precision Dual-tip PCS-12 (3)
Cleaning Swabs, Pkg/12
Microfiber Wash Mitt MICRO-WM (3)
Professional Spray Bottle PROBOT (2)
P21S Windshield Wipes P21-110 (2)
California Car Duster: CAL-KIT (1)
Duster Kit
Subtotal 503.78
Shipping 20.00
Tax 0.00
Total 523.78


From Autogeek http://www.autogeek.net/

Name Code Qty Each Options
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Pinnacle Microfiber Mitt: MM-100-2 (3)
2 Microfiber Mitts
Pinnacle Cotton Chenille WM-70 (4)
Wash Mitt
Subtotal 106.65
Shipping 35.95
Tax 0.00
Total 142.60

 

Wow, that's almost 1K just for cleaning products! Looks like I'll be spending a tad more than usual for cleaning products but I'm sure it is worth it. Thanks so much!

 

Geez....it looks like Chris is going into the detailing business

I just got the microfibre mitts (2), towells (10), waffle weave drying towell (1) and the Zaino products.

I think it is a very good idea to get the right stuff to work with so you do cause the scratches and swirls yourself.

I truly hate to wash or do any detailing and have always had someone else do it, but now find that because I do not have scratches or swirls I don't trust a detailer to do my car. Once they have screwed it up (and denied it) it is almost impossible to get it right.

Ed

 

Etenn, had I known of a good ****-retentive detailer in Houston, I would have skipped buying all that and just paid to have it done. I've done that in the past, but always wound up with swirls.

I read so much stuff about using multiple mitts and MF towels and what not that I bought a lot of them. Still not enough to run through the washer, and I don't always get around to washing them in the sink during the week, so it's nice to have enough to cover a couple of washings. I do wash the cotton towels from lazaino and the Chenille mitts in the washer with other towels (I get the mitts fairly clean with the car wash solution and hose first.)

It's been interesting learning about all this, plus it's pretty good exercise. Don't know how long I'll keep it up, but the car sure looks perfect each time I detail it.

 

LOL! I think I spent over 1000 dollars in all the supplies and machines I purchased.

 

Chris:
I must be the most reluctant "washer and Zainoer" in existance. But I have no scratches (except for a damn cat) and NO swirls on my Obsidian Back car. It has to be for following the advice on this forum and using the right equipment because it sure is not my skill or dedication to the program.

Ed