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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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you guys have nothing on the asian results...my multiple zaino ZFX treatments would put wax-on wax-off guy to shame
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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fly over to our lax meet for the challenge!... i mean, fly your 8 over
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Yeah, nobody can beat my freshly Zaino'd Brilliant Black. Ask Ngo, he's seen it...
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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i shoudln't even be competing with you jorge, two different colors. My only competition was rotary rasp, but i already beat him! haha
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
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you obviously dont know much about detailing. over waxing with simple synthetic or something natural like carnauba WILL NOT damage your paint or anything. theres is no such thing as over waxing. unless youre using something abrasive (very rough compound polish) which can slowly level out your clearcoat. layering synthetic waxes (like sealants) will provide longer protection (not by much... a few weeks at most) and a bit depth and more clarity to the looks of the paint itself. when layering natural waxes like carnauba, you will not make any difference (other than ensuring full coverage on all surface of your car) in terms of looks or protection since the natural wax WILL NOT STICK. synthetic waxes like sealants will stick to each layer but usally any more than 4 coats is not necessary but it will not make a difference.

PLEASE if youre not sure about what youre saying... dont post the wrong info..
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
i'll challenge jorge! hahaha
i challenge you with my 4 layers of Poorboys EX-P pure sealant, 1 layer of S100 and Poorboys spray n Gloss QD!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
i challenge you with my 4 layers of Poorboys EX-P pure sealant, 1 layer of S100 and Poorboys spray n Gloss QD!
Pistons: for your sake I hope you don't drive a VR. If you do, Xdeedubbx is gonna wipe the floor with you!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Going for a few more coats of Zaino this weekend...

Jorge, you da man!

I'm doing mine this weekend. I decided to wait on trying that new ICE stuff til after my Zaino's gone.
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Pistons: for your sake I hope you don't drive a VR. If you do, Xdeedubbx is gonna wipe the floor with you!
? and why did you call me pistons? thats not right... not cool man.. not cool...
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Pistons!?!?!?!?......them's fightin' words!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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time for me to get in the game, now that my 8 won't be a daily anymore.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
time for me to get in the game, now that my 8 won't be a daily anymore.

Did I miss something??? What did ya get as a DD???
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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ill be driving a 1990 maxima, i needa stop putting so many miles on the 8. this means i can keep it cleaner! hahaha
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Good man!!

I've been lookin for months now, for the same reason. Wanna keep them miles low. Although I work alot from home,and carpool alot. But the carpooling will come to an end soon. In 18 months of ownership I've only got 11,000 miles on the 8.


OK, sorry for the jack! Back on topic!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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haha, back on topic! ok. WAX! time for some synthetic + carnauba combos!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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hey so what if its a DD? a DD needs more protection since its more exposed tot he harse environment!
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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I just did 7 coats of Zaino in 2 weeks, i have a white car, to tell the truth, I am a bit unsatisfied...... I understand how Zaino shines great on black cars, but maybe its because I park my car outside under a tree. How do I get more shine and "wetness" outta a white car, It only looks wet at night.

Also one question, how much Z5 do you use when you wanna put on 3 coats in a day, maybe I am kinda cheap I am only using 1/2 ounce or even less for 3 coats. And instead of the applicator pad, can I use something else?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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^ yes... fold up a micro fiber towel and use that as an applicator... works the same...
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Okay, I feel like a cheapass after reading JEdi's zaino thread!!! 2 ounce for 2 coats, and i use 1/2 ounce for 3 coats!!!!! mannnn... i was donating free zaino to my friend's BMW X3, which is huge, didnt feel like mixing so much ZFX and Z2,Z5... okay i guess I'll change from now on and go all out. 2 ounce 2 coats, i gotcha!
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
I just did 7 coats of Zaino in 2 weeks, i have a white car, to tell the truth, I am a bit unsatisfied...... I understand how Zaino shines great on black cars, but maybe its because I park my car outside under a tree. How do I get more shine and "wetness" outta a white car, It only looks wet at night.

Also one question, how much Z5 do you use when you wanna put on 3 coats in a day, maybe I am kinda cheap I am only using 1/2 ounce or even less for 3 coats. And instead of the applicator pad, can I use something else?
Zaino won't give you the wetness you're looking for, especially on a white car.
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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^ thats why we got Poorboys EX-P x 3 and Natty's Blue.
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