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 10/28/08 8:50pm
acplus
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I have just emailed the the local dealer for Kit#1 (good choice?) I am going to give this a go....so I can keep the torch burning...and laugh out loud and call you a name. ( in a good way)
Any more do's and don't's greatly appreciated
THX again
John
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 10/28/08 9:27pm
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John, that's the kit I started with.
Wash it with Dawn as they say. When you clay bar kep it real wet. I got a spray bottle and mixed up the car wash solution like instructed.
Keep the surface real wet and turn the clay over a lot. Nead it often if it's dirty. Do not let it slip out of your hand and drop on the floor. If you do and it get's grit in it is done.
Watch your local sales at the high end dept. stores for white cotton towels the fluffyier the better. I got big bath towels on sale at Kohls. Zaino wants you to find made in USA cotton but sad to say I could find none.
Get them home and tear or cut them in about 12 inch wide pieces across the short way. Then buy a clear tote to store them in your man area, so your wife does not use them to dust with.
when you put the sealer additive mix together use it sparingly like they say. With that ounce or so I did my car twice and stil had some left. With this stuff less is more. Then get a few coats on her and stand back, 3 coats should blind you with your Blue color. Once you get a feel for it, it's real easy.
Oh yeah I done bought that bucket with the grit thingy in the bottom also.
It's perfect to sit your butt on when doing the sides.
If you run into any problems PM me and I'll get you my phone number.
Your guna love this stuff, and that Blue is guna look like wet deep water.
Enjoy it. Evil%20Smile 


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 10/28/08 9:38pm
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[QUOTE=ranger3]One guy told me that the clay bar and detail spray work wonders on older, tired paint. I am thinking about giving it a try.

Scott
[/QUOTE] Scott my car had very little sun exposure and only 14K on it and I used the clay bar, did not see much on the clay but I think if your going to use any show car system and don't clay then it's like takin a shower with your clothes on. ebo2008-10-28 18:40:22

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 10/28/08 9:47pm
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Todd (767REP) got some Adams stuff at one of the cruise-ins we went to. They have a truck that sells all kinds of stuff and sets up a nice display. I think they were at all of the www.streetrodadventures.com shows and in the Portland / Vancouver area.

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 10/28/08 10:15pm
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Wet deep water....now your talking... that's what I am after!
Never had rain on the vette only had to dust and wax. always stored in side...the vette is quite a suck
Have to bring myself to wash the car though I guess, and clay block paint OMG
Have you tried it on the chrome?
THX for all the info
John
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 10/29/08 12:30pm
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Chrome????
I aint got no chrome LOLLOL
But funny you should ask my mirror's are metal and it really took to them. So I'm sure it will be great on the chrome. I also just bought the glass polish but have not used it yet.


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 10/29/08 2:10pm
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Like Tux, I too am a Zaino guy.  The painter that did my car said to only use is and I love it.  After several coats, you have to be prepared for just how slippery it is and how little product you actually have to use.

Great stuff.  Seems to be the stuff of choice by several of the guys in the local Vette club and also the MG and Street Rod set.
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 10/29/08 3:14pm
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[QUOTE=dnv]Like Tux, I too am a Zaino guy.  The painter that did my car said to only use is and I love it.  After several coats, you have to be prepared for just how slippery it is and how little product you actually have to use.

Great stuff.  Seems to be the stuff of choice by several of the guys in the local Vette club and also the MG and Street Rod set.
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Just wondering how long after the paint did you wait wax/polish?


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 10/29/08 5:56pm
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Good question how long did you wait?
John
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 10/29/08 5:58pm
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ebo let me know how the glass cleaner works? maybe I will get kit #2
THX John
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 10/29/08 7:45pm
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John will do, supose to warm up next week so I may have a chance to do some final detailing for the season.
Let me know how you make out with the Zaino. Read everytjhing on the Zaino site for tips, or print if off like you do and kit it with your kit.
I think your guna like it LOL


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