Notices
RX-8 Show and Shine Discussion of car care products and techniques

Zaino practical for college campus?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 12-06-2005, 09:58 PM
  #1  
350Z Killer
Thread Starter
 
Big_Mike_4488's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Zaino practical for college campus?

Well, I have been considering buying Zaino because I've heard the continued praise for it here on the site. I was wondering if this would be practical considering I park outside 24 hours a day at college?? I would be able to go home to wash it about once a month. If I were to most always park outside, is it worth it to get Zaino, when chances are my car will be dirty again in a few days anyway?? Are there other good products other than zaino that I could take to the do it yourself carwash when im at school that you would recommend??

(I have considered buying a car cover for the 8, but I am all but convinced that this would be an invitation to the low lifes at my school to vandalize, so I dont want to take that chance.)
Old 12-07-2005, 12:53 AM
  #2  
Armaan
 
Armaant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
what school do you go to? Also have you thought about an alarm upgrade...not saying it would do to much good though but atleast you'll hear something...also if its a small school then word gets around and if anyone touched my car i would make a very nice example out of them...
Old 12-07-2005, 01:41 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
RX-8 2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Liquid Glass

Use Liquid Glass just about the same results, CHEAPER and LESS WORK ....plus last longer!
Old 12-07-2005, 05:55 PM
  #4  
350Z Killer
Thread Starter
 
Big_Mike_4488's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by RX-8 2004
Use Liquid Glass just about the same results, CHEAPER and LESS WORK ....plus last longer!
Where would I find this? Who makes it? Is it ok for the paint??
Old 12-07-2005, 06:01 PM
  #5  
2010 Prius - Miss the 8
 
Outlaws eXtreme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LA/SGV...Miss the OC
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by RX-8 2004
Use Liquid Glass just about the same results, CHEAPER and LESS WORK ....plus last longer!
I've used both products... you get what you pay for. Liquid is not the same league as Zaino. Try the tissue way and you'll see why... still has residues.
Old 12-07-2005, 06:13 PM
  #6  
Black Like Sunday
 
Tremor's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bartow, FL
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have personally used Meguiars nxt (photos on rx8.tremornet.net ) and now I am using zaino. Having a black rx8 and living in an apartment in Florida I can tell you it is a PAIN to keep clean. Zaino is really good and seems to get better every time, easier to apply, etc. NXT was also very good though and I dont hesitate to recommend it either. I am not convinced one is better than the other but give me another year with the 8 in Florida rain and I will let you know.

Tremor
Old 12-07-2005, 07:47 PM
  #7  
Trolling since 2004
 
9G Redline's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Loganville, Georgia
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I use NXT as well. I love the product. I park my car outside all the time as well since there are no decks at my college. I am usually forced to park near pine trees (and we all know what pain tree sap is) and it protects my car for about 2 weeks before I notice it starting to get dirty again. You can get NXT at some if not all Wal-Marts. Good luck keepin your 8 clean!

9G
Old 12-08-2005, 03:50 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
grapes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Like i've said before KLASSE all in one polish. Easy great results!
Old 12-09-2005, 05:35 AM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Flawless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by grapes
Like i've said before KLASSE all in one polish. Easy great results!
I agreee with grapes. Klasse is not a wax, it's a sealent. It will protect your car for a long time. I think they recommend it to be applied every few months. Obviously you may want to touch it up every month or so but it should hold up better than any wax. Also, if you have Klasse applied, you should be able to brush over the car every once in a while with some duster or microfiber and a little bit of qd to get the light dirt/dust off.
Old 12-10-2005, 09:58 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
grapes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Flawless
I agreee with grapes. Klasse is not a wax, it's a sealent. It will protect your car for a long time. I think they recommend it to be applied every few months. Obviously you may want to touch it up every month or so but it should hold up better than any wax. Also, if you have Klasse applied, you should be able to brush over the car every once in a while with some duster or microfiber and a little bit of qd to get the light dirt/dust off.
Thank you Flawless for the response. I do indeed use both between aplications, both microfiber towles and a california duster. I'm very careful to use the duster only when both car and duster are relatively clean. I would say a month is just about right between treatments with a car that's left outside. Seriously, more people should try KLASSE, they would be amazed at the results. I used to put a high quality German P21-S wax on over but i don't even bother anymore.

Last edited by grapes; 12-10-2005 at 10:06 AM.
Old 12-29-2005, 08:44 PM
  #11  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
NgoRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: CA, Rowland Hts.
Posts: 10,239
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
I use NXT as well. But I park my car in a parking structure on college campus so I am able to avoid some outside debris. My car stays mostly clean, but I always keep microfiber towels in my car to clean before and after I go out. It'll be impossible to keep your car clean outside, so I say just carry tons of microfiber towels and go home more. <--- That is what I do.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
New_Mazda_Guy
NW RX-8 Forum
14
09-19-2019 11:20 AM
Digitz0070
Series I Aftermarket Performance Modifications
55
07-25-2017 08:40 PM
ErwinN
Series I Tech Garage
1
09-23-2015 09:29 PM
TJSiegrist
New Member Forum
9
09-10-2015 09:29 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Zaino practical for college campus?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:54 PM.