Detailing questions answered here!

[eynigush]

Originally Posted by Moose

Have you stored the wax/polish, etc., indoors?

Personally, I'd start "fresh" and buy newer "stuff".
Ed

You're a wealth of knowledge Ed. I threw my Meguiar's stuff away and bought a kit from Adam's Polishes. It's a little pricy but it should last. And as they say, "a little goes a long way."

[shroomjohn]

Nope in the garage I was kinda thinkin I should start fresh too thanks for your input!

[FwyFlyer]

Ok, now that the car has 5 layers of Zaino . Now how do I prep the surface to apply my "V Flag" & and Bow Tie emblems with 3M tape?

[Brian2SS/RS]

Ed, I have had my IOM camaro for a little over a week now. Absolutely love the color. Awesome when it is clean. My last camaro 2000 SS was VR. Also a great color. Anyways my question is I have not done any real polishing, waxing yet. I have only used meguiars quik detailer and quik wax. Real smooth surface and great results with just that. Is it a good idea to go ahead and wax? My buddy said I should wait 6 months. What about polish? Does a new car need polishing? I'll be sticking with meguires. Or will the quik detailer and quik wax get me through the winter? Thanks.

[Rick2010]

I just want to tell everyone on this thread......as if you all did not already know....what a great guy Ed is. He is helpful and really knows his stuff!!!..... and I just want to say.....THANK YOU!!!

.....AND HIS CAR SHINES LIKE NO OTHER!!!

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Brian2SS/RS

Ed, I have had my IOM camaro for a little over a week now. Absolutely love the color. Awesome when it is clean. My last camaro 2000 SS was VR. Also a great color. Anyways my question is I have not done any real polishing, waxing yet. I have only used meguiars quik detailer and quik wax. Real smooth surface and great results with just that. Is it a good idea to go ahead and wax? My buddy said I should wait 6 months. What about polish? Does a new car need polishing? I'll be sticking with meguires. Or will the quik detailer and quik wax get me through the winter? Thanks.

Brian,

Go ahead and start waxing/polishing. The paint processes and delivery time allow enough time for the paint to be cured for washing and waxing/polishing by the time you take delivery.

Meguires offers very good products also. Personally, I'd try and get a good coat of wax on your car versus just using a quick detailer to get you through the winter. The "stuff" used on roadways to keep them clear during the winter is harsh, and you want your paint protected as best as you can.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Ed

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Rick2010

I just want to tell everyone on this thread......as if you all did not already know....what a great guy Ed is. He is helpful and really knows his stuff!!!..... and I just want to say.....THANK YOU!!!

.....AND HIS CAR SHINES LIKE NO OTHER!!!

Rick, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the kind words. And thank you to everyone for asking and trusting my advice.

Its been my pleasure to help anyone and everyone in any way I can.

Thank you all.

Ed

[Moose]

Originally Posted by FwyFlyer

Ok, now that the car has 5 layers of Zaino . Now how do I prep the surface to apply my "V Flag" & and Bow Tie emblems with 3M tape?

A little rubbing alcohol on a cotton towel applied only to the area where the emblem is to be applied will do the trick.

Ed

[2010-camaro]

Hey ... I got my camaro 4 weeks ago, Im new 2 this zaino product, can I just use the Z7 car wash? Or do u have 2 use the other products?

[Moose]

Originally Posted by 2010-camaro

Hey ... I got my camaro 4 weeks ago, Im new 2 this zaino product, can I just use the Z7 car wash? Or do u have 2 use the other products?

You don't have to use the other products. But, if you did, Z7 would help enhance the shine.

If you're going to choose an "over the counter" brand, ie; Mothers or Meguires, I'd then suggest you just use one of their car washes. I don't see any benefit using the Z7 without the Zaino polishes.

Ed

[Turbodog]

Hey Moose,
If I've used Zaino (Z5, Z2) in the past and plan to try Mequiars or Mothers in the future, is it necessary to strip the Zaino first? If so, how? Wash with dawn?

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Turbodog

Hey Moose,
If I've used Zaino (Z5, Z2) in the past and plan to try Mequiars or Mothers in the future, is it necessary to strip the Zaino first? If so, how? Wash with dawn?

It's really not necessary to do anything prior to using Meguires or Mothers.

I've done a few cars, whose owners have asked me to use something other than Zaino, (to save some $$$) with no problem.

Ed

[2010-camaro]

Originally Posted by Moose

You don't have to use the other products. But, if you did, Z7 would help enhance the shine.

If you're going to choose an "over the counter" brand, ie; Mothers or Meguires, I'd then suggest you just use one of their car washes. I don't see any benefit using the Z7 without the Zaino polishes.

Ed

I was thinking of ordering z-aio all ,z-7,z-6 can they be use togethere? & will it be better than maguries car wash? Thanks

[Moose]

Originally Posted by 2010-camaro

I was thinking of ordering z-aio all ,z-7,z-6 can they be use togethere? & will it be better than maguries car wash? Thanks

If you're ordering the other Zaino products, then I'd go with the Zaino car wash.