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Detailed a GL450 Premier edition w/zaino today

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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Detailed a GL450 Premier edition w/zaino today

Looks sick, The pics speak for themselves. Zaino Z5, hope u like it. The suspension was on the raise setting FYI.




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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Hi, there:

Beautiful truck. I picked up mine tonight and will likely detail it this weekend. What is Zaino? Enjoy your new toy.
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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Yes that is gorgeous. Doc, you finally got your truck! I'm glad for you and it felt like I was waiting right along with you! Now you know the drill, pics please...lol!!!

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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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In further look at those pics, Mercedes really would do well by making those wheels and running boards regular options and/or make the wheels and Nappa leather standard if they start selling a GL550 here next year.

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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thanks guys, it really is a great truck. I saw someone test driving a new escalade as i was driving it after detailing it and the salesman and customer were staring at it the entire time that i drove by.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Looks great! I have the same vehicle and am having a really tough time with the drying process. Used microfiber, chamois and wherever I use the "towel" leaves a smear that is very fine but drives me nuts!! Any suggestions? I had the Simonize at dealer. Fingerprints are a beetch on this vehicle.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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as long as you dry under shade with a microfiber towel, places like costco will sell you 30-40 for $10 (so you can toss them away after each use)....you will be fine.

Fingerprints are a *****, but that is the negative of a black car.

I have the same car you do, and my G500 was black as well.......just have to clean it once a week!
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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I have been in the shade but using the large micro and its from the dirt on the towel I'm sure. Googled Zanio off this thread and they suggested nice 100% cotten towels with the edges cut off. Thats what I alwaysed used on my GM but was scared to use it on this vehicle.
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i dont recommend microfibers from costo. Check out www.microfibertech.com
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Originally Posted by Kar don
Looks sick, The pics speak for themselves. Zaino Z5, hope u like it. The suspension was on the raise setting FYI.




Great GL Kar don...many happy miles with it. The Zaino job looks tremendous. Nothing better than a black car just waxed (well, maybe white also...:-)

ENJOY!
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