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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Ok so far here has what i have learned.

I plan to use "Meguiars Deep Pile Chenille Wash Mitt" for most of the washing.

Going to start from top to bottum, never shall i use any circle motions in any of my washing or waxing process.

On surfaces that face up, the motion of head light to tail light only
Side Surfaces, up and down.

two buckets, one for soap, the other for rinseing.

Now heres something im adding in here, On the very underside parts of the car i am going to use 100% cotton towels that i can buy at walmart for like 5 bucks for a few, this is for the super heavy area's near the wheels, i am going to wash the mud/dust/breakdust then rinse with hose then resoap from a smaller bucket i poor my soap into that way i dont contaminate my entire bucket or my rinse bucket cuz i will use the hose to rinse. I will either toss these cheap cottons or save and wash seperately.

I am open to suggestions on useing something else to wash the super dirty under areas if 100% small cotton towels are not good.

For Drying i plan to use "Meguiars Super Suede Drying Cloth" Why that instead of "Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel, Pkg/2" simpe one is 9.95 and the other is 27 BUCKS!
I shall lay the towl on the car let it soak up, lift it up and then ring it out and repeat, i shall not use it to rub.

I know what to use to apply wax but im still not sure what to get to remove the wax, must do more research.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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will "X2050 Ultra Plush Super Terry (2 pk)" from meguiars be ok for me to remove the haze of wax after applying?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Forrest80

For Drying i plan to use "Meguiars Super Suede Drying Cloth" Why that instead of "Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel, Pkg/2" simpe one is 9.95 and the other is 27 BUCKS!

Well you also have to look at the quantity.....that $27 is for two towels....so in essence they are 13.50 a piece to the other $10. Not that big a difference IMO.

I didn't say you had to go out and get the Sonus towels.....I was just saying that is what I have and I have been very impressed with them and all of them passed the CD scratch test with flying colors.

I bought the complete towel kit for 65 bucks.....that gets you 8 quality microfiber towels that are tailored for the different uses such as drying, polishing, buffing, general purpose, etc.
$65 divided by the 8 towels is actually just a little over $8 a towel.....Even cheaper than the Meguiars
Just something to look at and would also be great for removing the wax.

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Here's the link....Sonus Complete Detailing Towel Kit It also comes with the towel wash which is GOOD STUFF....so even a better deal

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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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thank you information collected.

just trying to save some money, i feel like im spending a ton of cash all of a sudden.

Car payment, insurance, cell phone, going to get the Z mudflaps and floormats , wax, wax acessorys, and it doesnt seem to be stopping heheh.

for now 1 drying towl should do me.

i need to research microfiber towls more
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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Oh, one more thing. NEVER wash your car in the hot sun! You'll wind up with water spots for sure.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:36 AM
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actualy i plan to start this process at 5:30 am when theres just enuff Light barely creeping over the mountain, the sun will still come up but the shadow will be casted by my house where i park the car near, i will then later on move it into the garage, waxing will take place in there, no sun will ever hit me.


And after useing Z-2 do i have to instnatly use Z-6 or can i just do the entire car with z-2 then after im done use z-6. and it says do 3 coats in 24 hours, that mean i am useing z-2 and z-6 each coat or just z-2 three times and z-6 the last time.

Could some one point me to a good cotton or microfiber towl to use for removeing wax? and or for the use of z-6 polishing
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Forrest80
actualy i plan to start this process at 5:30 am when theres just enuff Light barely creeping over the mountain, the sun will still come up but the shadow will be casted by my house where i park the car near, i will then later on move it into the garage, waxing will take place in there, no sun will ever hit me.


And after useing Z-2 do i have to instnatly use Z-6 or can i just do the entire car with z-2 then after im done use z-6. and it says do 3 coats in 24 hours, that mean i am useing z-2 and z-6 each coat or just z-2 three times and z-6 the last time.

Could some one point me to a good cotton or microfiber towl to use for removeing wax? and or for the use of z-6 polishing

A great site for Towels is:

http://www.properautocare.com/

Their whell wax and chrome soap is awesome stuff as well.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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"And after useing Z-2 do i have to instnatly use Z-6 "

Remove all of the Z-2 from the surface and using Z-6 all over the car at this point is optional, using Z-6 helps with the depth but again, it is optional.

"or can i just do the entire car with z-2 then after im done use z-6."

You can do it like that if you want.

"and it says do 3 coats in 24 hours, that mean i am useing z-2 and z-6 each coat or just z-2 three times and z-6 the last time."

Again, anyway you want to, you can not mess up the Zaino system.

"Could some one point me to a good cotton or microfiber towl to use for removeing wax? and or for the use of z-6 polishing"

I use and sell the www.dftowel.com , this is BOTH a micro fiber towel and also made from cotton, it is the only car detailing towel on the market that is both micro fiber and cotton, all other micro fiber towels are made from polyester and nylon. DF towels are personnally approved by Sal Zaino himself as being the correct towel to use with the Zaino system.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Forrest80
Alright i am going to buy this, but one thing bugs me alot.

"Use Dawn to wash initialy" Really dish soap on my car? Something about this bugs me big time. I just bought my car its brand new, 200 miles on it, can i avoid useing the dishsoap?

Any one else wanna tell me tips they have learned the hardway, advise, any thing.
Zaino can only bond to bare paint, the Dawn is high in alkaline and will remover waxes and glazes loaded with oils that would preven the Zaino from bonding. There are many other ways to remove waxes from paints, you can use 3M Wax and grease remover (used by body shops), wipe the paint down with rubbing or denatured alcohol, Prep solvent...etc..
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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http://www.dftowel.com/ sounds good i will get my towels from there.

I also bought Ultra Concentrated Down, original scent. I could not find any thing else this seemed to be the most basic i could get, i wanted something with otu a sent but i didtn see it, and yes the bottle is blue and was the cheapest. This going to be ok?

And i bought Tide no scent, no dyes or bleach, normal liquid soap for washing machines, hope that is ok to use with thsoe towels.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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i read this some where "Use 1 capful of Z-7 Car Wash to 500 ml of water."

any one know how to measure 500ML of water?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Forrest80
http://www.dftowel.com/ sounds good i will get my towels from there.

I also bought Ultra Concentrated Down, original scent.
Is this Dawn?? I hope so cuz Downy is softener and shouldn't be used.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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sorry i ment Dawn, i type to fast some times, dont know how to edit my message above either.
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500ml is about a half-quart or 2 cups or 1 pint.
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