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!

 

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.

 

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!

 

I then dried with my DF microfiber waffle weave and hit it with a Z6 misting:

 

I then used some Z-5 (without ZFX). Wanted to make sure I removed all swirls for top performance!

 

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.

 

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.

 

After testing the Z5 for dryness, I removed it with my MF towel.

 

I then lightly misted with Z6, buffed and rinsed with water. Just look at those ZAINO beads now!!!

 

And finally, for that famous Dr Bonz ZAINO REFLECTION SHOT!!!

 

In summary, I highly recommend this procedure to all CD owners.

Any comments?

 

Yeah, one...........lay off the medications.

 

Doc,

You have WAY too much time on your hands......

 

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!

 

Bonz.... PLEASE PUT IT DOWN AND STEP AWAY FROM THE ZAINO!

 

Did Britney moan as you rubbed her?

 

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?

 

i just hope you got that cd for your daughter....if not....HAHAHA!!!

 

Maybe THAT'S why I am having trouble seeing right now!

 

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.