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Old 01-11-2004, 09:08 AM   #1
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After viewing another thread on alternative uses of Zaino, I figured I would have to give it a try.

I awoke early one morning and decided it was time.

After browsing on the CD boards and the Zaino boards and after waiting for over 6-8 weeks, my CD from the Columbia House CD club finally came. I was one of the original pre-orders BTW. I ordered my copy of Britney Spears "In the Zone" (along with 12 other CD's). I consider myself one of the lucky ones who got the CD at MSRP. Damn ripoff artists at Columbia tried to get me to pay .02 cents but I held out and with help from the members of the CD websites (all the good guys over at "the House of Columbia"), I got it for .01 cent!!!

Here is the pic of "my baby" right after I removed the plastic protective cover (very hard to do BTW.....thanks to SeeDeeBoi for the advice and tutorial on the proper cellophane removal procedures!!).





PLEASE don't post here until I can get all of the pics up in order for the sake of continuity. Thanks!

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Old 01-11-2004, 09:11 AM   #2
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I first washed with Dawn liquid to make sure I removed all traces of "Postal Rail Dust" and fingerprints.
I then did the claybar. I know this is controversial on a BRAND NEW CD, but I figured that it was a worth while step considering all I have seen on the websites.
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I was pretty sure I got off all the junk on the CD since it's surface wouldn't bead water.

I then did the "hand in the plastic bag trick" and sure enough, smooth as a babies bottom!



No Beads!
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I then dried with my DF microfiber waffle weave and hit it with a Z6 misting:
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I then used some Z-5 (without ZFX). Wanted to make sure I removed all swirls for top performance!
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I then allowed the Z5 to dry. Notice the thin layer applied in one direction (top to bottom) and not in a circular motion. On CDtopia, there are those that recommend using a Porter Cable random orbital CD buffer for this step, but mine, unfortunately is in the shop.
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While the Z5 was drying, I went back and examined my claybar.

Sure enough, there was some stray binary code that had indeed been removed by the clay.

I therefore highly recommend this step, even on a NEW CD.
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After testing the Z5 for dryness, I removed it with my MF towel.
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I then lightly misted with Z6, buffed and rinsed with water. Just look at those ZAINO beads now!!!
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And finally, for that famous Dr Bonz ZAINO REFLECTION SHOT!!!
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In summary, I highly recommend this procedure to all CD owners.

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Yeah, one...........lay off the medications.
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You have WAY too much time on your hands......
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As always, I will continue to sacrifice my spare time for the advancement of knowledge and for the good of the entire CD listening community!
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Bonz.... PLEASE PUT IT DOWN AND STEP AWAY FROM THE ZAINO!
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Did Britney moan as you rubbed her?
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Question for Dr Bonz:

Do you understand the physics of how a cd works?

What the laser does as it hits the cd and reflects off?
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i just hope you got that cd for your daughter....if not....HAHAHA!!!
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Do you understand the physics of how a cd works?

What the laser does as it hits the cd and reflects off?

Maybe THAT'S why I am having trouble seeing right now!
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Ladies and gentlemen...this thread is proof that extended exposure to Zaino is really, REALLY bad for you.

I expect an announcement from the Surgeon General soon.
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