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Moose · 10-01-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by adamvol

Moose....You ARE the man....

Well, I'm just happy to pass on any help/info. I can to help my extended family out.

garcmol · 10-02-2009, 08:43 AM

Is it recommended to use an electric buffer???? I've used it before and it seems okay. I just don't want to ruin the paint. I've read other forums with Zaino and endless waxing procedures, but I think maguires works fine. Just curious about the buffer. Any help on this?

And Dawn. Does that have grit in it? Would it scratch clear coat?

Moose · 10-02-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Is it recommended to use an electric buffer???? I've used it before and it seems okay. I just don't want to ruin the paint. I've read other forums with Zaino and endless waxing procedures, but I think maguires works fine. Just curious about the buffer. Any help on this?

And Dawn. Does that have grit in it? Would it scratch clear coat?

(One of these days, I'm going to sit down and show how all of the remarks about Zaino being so involved/time consuming isn't really true.

)

Sorry garcmol, that wasn't directed at you.

As for the buffer; I got one over the summer, and used it for the first time yesterday. Its a random-orbital buffer, which is what you want. Its very, very difficult to harm the paint using this type. I used it with Meguires on my sisters Mustang, and it turned out great.

As for Dawn, it does not have any grit. It will not scratch the clear coat. You want to make sure you rinse your car well prior to washing, as well as making sure to use a clean wash mitt.

Please let me know if I can be of further help.

Ed

garcmol · 10-02-2009, 09:42 AM

I have the random-orbital buffer and just wanted to make sure. Will try the Dawn.

It's not the time for Zaino, it was just so many opinions I've read on different waxes and procedures was overwhelming. Thanks for your help.

Norm

Mason44 · 10-02-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

(One of these days, I'm going to sit down and show how all of the remarks about Zaino being so involved/time consuming isn't really true.

)

Sorry garcmol, that wasn't directed at you.

As for the buffer; I got one over the summer, and used it for the first time yesterday. Its a random-orbital buffer, which is what you want. Its very, very difficult to harm the paint using this type. I used it with Meguires on my sisters Mustang, and it turned out great.

As for Dawn, it does not have any grit. It will not scratch the clear coat. You want to make sure you rinse your car well prior to washing, as well as making sure to use a clean wash mitt.

Please let me know if I can be of further help.

Ed

Yeah Ed I'm still wait for that video

Moose · 10-03-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mason44

Yeah Ed I'm still wait for that video

Well, a video may take some doing, but I'll work on putting together something asap.

Mason44 · 10-04-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

Well, a video may take some doing, but I'll work on putting together something asap.

Lol thank you Sir. When you do get it done maybe it should have its own sticky named like How to Use Your Zaino.

No rush tho.

Sapper1 · 10-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

(One of these days, I'm going to sit down and show how all of the remarks about Zaino being so involved/time consuming isn't really true.

)

Sorry garcmol, that wasn't directed at you.

As for the buffer; I got one over the summer, and used it for the first time yesterday. Its a random-orbital buffer, which is what you want. Its very, very difficult to harm the paint using this type. I used it with Meguires on my sisters Mustang, and it turned out great.

As for Dawn, it does not have any grit. It will not scratch the clear coat. You want to make sure you rinse your car well prior to washing, as well as making sure to use a clean wash mitt.

Please let me know if I can be of further help.

Ed

I for one love spending time with my favorite Camaro

The Zaino thing was intimidating to me at first and really is the simplest thing to do! and once you get that look; ooooooh that look once you just get done with her and the shine hurts your eyes? well nothing but Zaino will be good enough ever again.

(not that you cant get the look from other products just easier for me with the Z)

Moose · 10-05-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper1

I for one love spending time with my favorite Camaro

The Zaino thing was intimidating to me at first and really is the simplest thing to do! and once you get that look; ooooooh that look once you just get done with her and the shine hurts your eyes? well nothing but Zaino will be good enough ever again.

(not that you cant get the look from other products just easier for me with the Z)

Seeing you SS compared to a similair one at a recent show, it was as clear as night and day the difference Zaino made.

Angelo@Autopia · 10-06-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

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As for the buffer; I got one over the summer, and used it for the first time yesterday. Its a random-orbital buffer, which is what you want. Its very, very difficult to harm the paint using this type. I used it with Meguires on my sisters Mustang, and it turned out great.

Ed

Once you get a machine to polish it's like heaven, anytime you need help on a machine let me know. It's been over 30 years I have using polishing machines and love it. Can't beat the correction work one can do with it.

Michael_Js · 10-06-2009, 11:06 AM

Suggestions for a place to buy a decent priced random-orbital buffer?

Mason44 · 10-06-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Suggestions for a place to buy a decent priced random-orbital buffer?

www.autogeek.net

They got several models for you to choose from and they also got a lot of great products to clean your car with.

Angelo@Autopia · 10-06-2009, 04:15 PM

Here's another one, www.properautocare.com

jtellez · 10-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Ed, is it necessary to dawn wash a new Camaro that hasn't been waxed/polished before or is it just "highly recommended"?

10-02-2009, 08:43 AM	#254
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Is it recommended to use an electric buffer???? I've used it before and it seems okay. I just don't want to ruin the paint. I've read other forums with Zaino and endless waxing procedures, but I think maguires works fine. Just curious about the buffer. Any help on this? And Dawn. Does that have grit in it? Would it scratch clear coat? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

10-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#256
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	I have the random-orbital buffer and just wanted to make sure. Will try the Dawn. It's not the time for Zaino, it was just so many opinions I've read on different waxes and procedures was overwhelming. Thanks for your help. Norm __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

10-06-2009, 11:06 AM	#263
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Suggestions for a place to buy a decent priced random-orbital buffer? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#266
jtellez Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 176	Ed, is it necessary to dawn wash a new Camaro that hasn't been waxed/polished before or is it just "highly recommended"? __________________ Ordered: 1SS, 6A, Black/Beige. 1100-Preliminary order accepted: 6/27 2000-Order accepted by GM: 9/8 3000-Order accepted by production control: 9/10 TPW 10/05/09 3300-Order scheduled for production: 9/24 3400-Order broadcast: 10/01 3800-Order produced: 10/09 4B00-Order Placed on hold: 10/12 4200-Shipped: 10/14 5000-Delivered to the dealer: 10/27 6000-Delivered to the customer: 10/27

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