For those who clean their cars themselves
11-01-2006, 10:54 AM
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For those who clean their cars themselves
I was just wondering what product you guys use on the exterior of your cars. I have used almost everything and many different combinations including products for my Makita buffer and hand products. I have been thinking about getting the Zaino products and just throwing out all the other products in the garage. Just wondering what products, and steps you use.
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KRN
P.S. you don't have to get too indepth as I am familiar with the steps and I know there is a detail thread, just wondering what products give you the deepest shine!
P.P.S. Those of you with black cars I am especially interested in what you do.
Thanks,
KRN
P.S. you don't have to get too indepth as I am familiar with the steps and I know there is a detail thread, just wondering what products give you the deepest shine!
P.P.S. Those of you with black cars I am especially interested in what you do.
11-01-2006, 11:13 AM
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I use Zaino and I swear by them. They really do a good job keeping the shine and protecting the paint. I just got my wife a 2007 ML350 with black exterior. I can't wait to put couple coats of zaino on it.
11-01-2006, 11:19 AM
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Nice purchase...Just wondering with the Zaino though, do you put a wax on after it or is the Z-2 the last step?
11-01-2006, 01:03 PM
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Been using RejeX for about 2 years now. Best finish and easiest to use of any product I've tried (I think I've tried them all). Recommended it to 6-7 friends including one who details cars for a living. All have switched over to it. I order it by the gallon from www.corosionx.com. Small sizes available.
11-01-2006, 04:33 PM
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11-02-2006, 02:16 AM
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Guys, thanks for all the input....I have decided to order the Zaino ultimate kit which should give me everything I need. I have used all the Meguiars products, from professional numbered product (ex. #7 glaze), to their gold class, to their nxt generation. For some reason I was always only 80% happy. I kept purchasing their newest products because I felt the newere one would finally be it. I have used the RejeX before but never on my car, I feel like it wasn't the best for clear coat scratches. I used it on a red (Rimini Red Range Rover Sport) SUV and it gave it a really wet look but the paint was already very good on it. I figured I will order the Zaino and get back to let you guys know how it works. From the sounds of it I can use the Zaino and in effect seal the paint, thus not having to use my buffer for again if I keep the applications up. This is a plus for me because I just get tired of holding the buffer and I feel the pad just abosorbs product.
11-02-2006, 02:48 AM
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Been using RejeX for about 2 years now. Best finish and easiest to use of any product I've tried (I think I've tried them all). Recommended it to 6-7 friends including one who details cars for a living. All have switched over to it. I order it by the gallon from www.corosionx.com. Small sizes available.
11-06-2006, 04:37 PM
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Guys, thanks for all the input....I have decided to order the Zaino ultimate kit which should give me everything I need. I have used all the Meguiars products, from professional numbered product (ex. #7 glaze), to their gold class, to their nxt generation. For some reason I was always only 80% happy. I kept purchasing their newest products because I felt the newere one would finally be it. I have used the RejeX before but never on my car, I feel like it wasn't the best for clear coat scratches. I used it on a red (Rimini Red Range Rover Sport) SUV and it gave it a really wet look but the paint was already very good on it. I figured I will order the Zaino and get back to let you guys know how it works. From the sounds of it I can use the Zaino and in effect seal the paint, thus not having to use my buffer for again if I keep the applications up. This is a plus for me because I just get tired of holding the buffer and I feel the pad just abosorbs product.
11-06-2006, 04:58 PM
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Trust me I have used almost every product on the market at one time or another. I switched back to Zaino about 3 months ago and literally threw out every thing but my Menzerna polishes which I use when I get minor imperfections in the paint. One of my cars is black and the shine using Zaino is incredible; better than anything I have used.
