40th anni car wash questions.

pzero_7 · 12-19-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xan

if you have a garage, pick up some onr, this way you can wash the car inside.

onr?

Xan · 12-19-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pzero_7

onr?

Optimum No Rinse & Wash & Shine

Great stuff!

kellyefields · 12-19-2010, 01:39 PM

I would figure I would chime in even though I dont have the 40th but it may help you gus out. This is what I did last week based on discussions and information gathering.
Step 1 Prep the car. IE wash using dawn liquid to strip all the wax. (2 bucket system) using a soft sponge. Tip go in the direction of the airflow to minamize scratches, top to bottom. I also use a filter on the water hose to prevent containments in the water supply from getting on the car.
Step 2 drying. many people like the towels etc but I use a leaf blower. This will dry the car and get in those spots a towel cannot get to and it will not scratch the surface (unless you use it in a dust storm).
Step 3 clay bar.
Step 4 rewash with Zaino car wash. Zaino Car wash and wax is the best I have came across. I will talk more about Zaino in the Wax portion. But the car wash is designed to have a neutral PH balance.
Step 5 Dry with leaf blower.
Step 6 wax (Zaino). Great stuff google their website and it will tell you more. I first use the Z5 with ZFX to be able to do multiple coats in the same day. Followed by their spray in between the coats. The Z5 a little goes a long way. The third coat of the day I go a litte heaver to use up the rest of the product and I will leave it on overnight.
Step 7 tires and interior.
Step 8 next day remove the previous days coats and proceed to use the Z2 product 3 coats with the spray inbetween and leaving the last coat on overnight.
Step 9. Wipe away the previous days coat and spray one last time.
I know this sounds like a lot of work but once you do the prep work with the clay bar, the waxing phase takes about 15 min each wax with 30 min dry time. not long at all. and this lasts 6 months from what i am told. I will update later on to let you know how it works, but what I can tell you is my Black has a deeper and richer shine than I have ever achieved with wax and the dust does not stick to it. It is like a sheet of black glass. I will try to post pics soon. Everytime I look at her she looks like she has gotten darker and it has only been a week.

Xan · 12-19-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyefields

I would figure I would chime in even though I dont have the 40th but it may help you gus out. This is what I did last week based on discussions and information gathering.
Step 1 Prep the car. IE wash using dawn liquid to strip all the wax. (2 bucket system) using a soft sponge. Tip go in the direction of the airflow to minamize scratches, top to bottom. I also use a filter on the water hose to prevent containments in the water supply from getting on the car.
Step 2 drying. many people like the towels etc but I use a leaf blower. This will dry the car and get in those spots a towel cannot get to and it will not scratch the surface (unless you use it in a dust storm).
Step 3 clay bar.
Step 4 rewash with Zaino car wash. Zaino Car wash and wax is the best I have came across. I will talk more about Zaino in the Wax portion. But the car wash is designed to have a neutral PH balance.
Step 5 Dry with leaf blower.
Step 6 wax (Zaino). Great stuff google their website and it will tell you more. I first use the Z5 with ZFX to be able to do multiple coats in the same day. Followed by their spray in between the coats. The Z5 a little goes a long way. The third coat of the day I go a litte heaver to use up the rest of the product and I will leave it on overnight.
Step 7 tires and interior.
Step 8 next day remove the previous days coats and proceed to use the Z2 product 3 coats with the spray inbetween and leaving the last coat on overnight.
Step 9. Wipe away the previous days coat and spray one last time.
I know this sounds like a lot of work but once you do the prep work with the clay bar, the waxing phase takes about 15 min each wax with 30 min dry time. not long at all. and this lasts 6 months from what i am told. I will update later on to let you know how it works, but what I can tell you is my Black has a deeper and richer shine than I have ever achieved with wax and the dust does not stick to it. It is like a sheet of black glass. I will try to post pics soon. Everytime I look at her she looks like she has gotten darker and it has only been a week.

Sounds good, just want to add two things, first this should only be done once, after this the Dawn stays in the kitchen and second I would recommend using Z-AIO before your step 6 to as a foundation & bonding agent.

kellyefields · 12-19-2010, 02:51 PM

thanks for the assist Xan, I think faster than I can type. I did change a few steps from the Zanio recommendations by applying a little thicker coat on my last coat of the day but if you follow the instructions they have on the website this stuff is the best I have used hands down.

Xan · 12-19-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

thanks for the assist Xan, I think faster than I can type. I did change a few steps from the Zanio recommendations by applying a little thicker coat on my last coat of the day but if you follow the instructions they have on the website this stuff is the best I have used hands down.

I agree, the only downside is you don't get to do it so often as it last to damn long...

But I got the Z Zaino-ed as well, I top it with some clear seal and then sometimes some soft wax for fun and wetness... Dodo juice works well with Zaino...

kellyefields · 12-19-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

I agree, the only downside is you don't get to do it so often as it last to damn long...

But I got the Z Zaino-ed as well, I top it with some clear seal and then sometimes some soft wax for fun and wetness... Dodo juice works well with Zaino...

what is the dodo juice you speak of?

Xan · 12-19-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

what is the dodo juice you speak of?

It's a great looking and smelling wax without the extreme price tags.
Dodo Juice USA

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12-19-2010, 01:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 47 Posts: 1,149 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	I would figure I would chime in even though I dont have the 40th but it may help you gus out. This is what I did last week based on discussions and information gathering. Step 1 Prep the car. IE wash using dawn liquid to strip all the wax. (2 bucket system) using a soft sponge. Tip go in the direction of the airflow to minamize scratches, top to bottom. I also use a filter on the water hose to prevent containments in the water supply from getting on the car. Step 2 drying. many people like the towels etc but I use a leaf blower. This will dry the car and get in those spots a towel cannot get to and it will not scratch the surface (unless you use it in a dust storm). Step 3 clay bar. Step 4 rewash with Zaino car wash. Zaino Car wash and wax is the best I have came across. I will talk more about Zaino in the Wax portion. But the car wash is designed to have a neutral PH balance. Step 5 Dry with leaf blower. Step 6 wax (Zaino). Great stuff google their website and it will tell you more. I first use the Z5 with ZFX to be able to do multiple coats in the same day. Followed by their spray in between the coats. The Z5 a little goes a long way. The third coat of the day I go a litte heaver to use up the rest of the product and I will leave it on overnight. Step 7 tires and interior. Step 8 next day remove the previous days coats and proceed to use the Z2 product 3 coats with the spray inbetween and leaving the last coat on overnight. Step 9. Wipe away the previous days coat and spray one last time. I know this sounds like a lot of work but once you do the prep work with the clay bar, the waxing phase takes about 15 min each wax with 30 min dry time. not long at all. and this lasts 6 months from what i am told. I will update later on to let you know how it works, but what I can tell you is my Black has a deeper and richer shine than I have ever achieved with wax and the dust does not stick to it. It is like a sheet of black glass. I will try to post pics soon. Everytime I look at her she looks like she has gotten darker and it has only been a week.

12-19-2010, 02:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 47 Posts: 1,149 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	thanks for the assist Xan, I think faster than I can type. I did change a few steps from the Zanio recommendations by applying a little thicker coat on my last coat of the day but if you follow the instructions they have on the website this stuff is the best I have used hands down.