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ttazzijr700 · 06-19-2009, 08:03 PM

I just picked up by black 1SS today...getting stripes put on next week. I am planning to wax this car and have never previously waxed a car. I have no idea what kind of wax to get. I have heard people talking about waxes that take like 5 hours to put on, but i do not really have time to do this. When i went to the auto store, i saw a bunch of "spray on" waxes and had no idea what to get. If any has some tips it would be helpful.

med247 · 06-19-2009, 08:08 PM

i was new to waxing to and i bought zaino. which is what everyone on here raves about. it seems complicated at first but take your time read the directions and it isnt as hard as it seems

ttazzijr700 · 06-19-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by med247

i was new to waxing to and i bought zaino. which is what everyone on here raves about. it seems complicated at first but take your time read the directions and it isnt as hard as it seems

im looking at the sight now....but there is SO much stuff. Like i said, i do not really know what to get. I want something simple and not TOO time consuming that will make the black car have that "mirror effect" and shine. Is that "all in one" spray what i should get?

med247 · 06-19-2009, 08:33 PM

check around there is ton of threads about zaino here.

*mlee* · 06-19-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm going to do the job first thing in the morning. Ordered the ZFX system which shouldn't take too long to do. I'm skipping the bar rub. Will see how it goes.

Here's a thread with some good info on Zaino http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=zaino

hb-rocks · 06-19-2009, 08:44 PM

It's really not rocket science.....
Don't get overwhelmed with all the anal-ness of the details...

Clay your new car....then wax...(apply wax...let is dry...wipe off with clean towel..Simple)
you can pick up a generic clay bar just about anywhere now days....target, walmart...yadda yadda!
You do not need a automatic buffer to wax your car...just rub it on ...one section at a time...let it dry while your doing another section then go back rub off the dry section ....

I've been using Zaino since 2001

Go watch some of the "how-to" videos here...

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

69 Hugger · 06-19-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ttazzijr700

im looking at the sight now....but there is SO much stuff. Like i said, i do not really know what to get. I want something simple and not TOO time consuming that will make the black car have that "mirror effect" and shine. Is that "all in one" spray what i should get?

Well by ordering black your about to get a polishing education, your on the right site. Go with the "total protection show car kit" and by all means do the clay bar, just because it's new doesn't mean it not dirty. These cars sit in lots, train rides and even after you wash it the clay will pull the deep embedded dirt out, your polish and wax will look better and stay on the car longer. Good luck if you need any help pm me some time. Watch the vids that hb-rocks posted to get started, good stuff

hb-rocks · 06-19-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 Hugger

Well by ordering black your about to get a polishing education, your on the right site. Go with the "total protection show car kit" and by all means do the clay bar, just because it's new doesn't mean it not dirty. These cars sit in lots, train rides and even after you wash it the clay will pull the deep embedded dirt out, your polish and wax will look better and stay on the car longer. Good luck if you need any help pm me some time.

LOL...buy black Camaro....get an education in waxing...LOL

the test is to put your hand in a sandwich baggy and lightly pull your hand across the paint surface to feel for any little bumps which would mean you have surface contamination.,,,,

Thrillz · 06-20-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hb-rocks

LOL...buy black Camaro....get an education in waxing...LOL

the test is to put your hand in a sandwich baggy and lightly pull your hand across the paint surface to feel for any little bumps which would mean you have surface contamination.,,,,

Eddy9 · 06-20-2009, 01:50 PM

You never waxed a car??? Why did you pick black????

Very nice color if your meticulous! Have fun keeping it clean let alone waxing it!

Angelo@Autopia · 06-20-2009, 02:08 PM

Black is a part time job.

Moose · 06-20-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr G

Black is a part time job.

You all know by now what I'd recommend, so I'll spare you guys.

ttazzijr700, shoot me a PM if you have any questions.

Ed

Thrillz · 06-20-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr G

Black is a full time job.

Fixed

tones2SS · 06-20-2009, 09:44 PM

I've been using ZAINO for years now. Don't get caught up in the hype with all that's going on. It's really not that hard to use, especially where your car is brand new.
The 3 polishes that mostly everyone uses are the Z-2, Z-5 and the Z-AIO.
I personally really like the Z-AIO. It's a cleaner, polish & protectant all in one.
GOOD LUCK!!

06-19-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	New To Waxing....Have some questions I just picked up by black 1SS today...getting stripes put on next week. I am planning to wax this car and have never previously waxed a car. I have no idea what kind of wax to get. I have heard people talking about waxes that take like 5 hours to put on, but i do not really have time to do this. When i went to the auto store, i saw a bunch of "spray on" waxes and had no idea what to get. If any has some tips it would be helpful.

06-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I'm going to do the job first thing in the morning. Ordered the ZFX system which shouldn't take too long to do. I'm skipping the bar rub. Will see how it goes. Here's a thread with some good info on Zaino http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=zaino __________________

06-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#10
Eddy9 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 136	Black You never waxed a car??? Why did you pick black???? Very nice color if your meticulous! Have fun keeping it clean let alone waxing it!

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06-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
med247 Drives: explorer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pa Posts: 47	i was new to waxing to and i bought zaino. which is what everyone on here raves about. it seems complicated at first but take your time read the directions and it isnt as hard as it seems

06-19-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
med247 Drives: explorer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pa Posts: 47	check around there is ton of threads about zaino here.

06-19-2009, 08:44 PM	#6
hb-rocks Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HB CA Posts: 567	It's really not rocket science..... Don't get overwhelmed with all the anal-ness of the details... Clay your new car....then wax...(apply wax...let is dry...wipe off with clean towel..Simple) you can pick up a generic clay bar just about anywhere now days....target, walmart...yadda yadda! You do not need a automatic buffer to wax your car...just rub it on ...one section at a time...let it dry while your doing another section then go back rub off the dry section .... I've been using Zaino since 2001 Go watch some of the "how-to" videos here... http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

06-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#11
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Black is a part time job.

06-20-2009, 09:44 PM	#14
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	I've been using ZAINO for years now. Don't get caught up in the hype with all that's going on. It's really not that hard to use, especially where your car is brand new. The 3 polishes that mostly everyone uses are the Z-2, Z-5 and the Z-AIO. I personally really like the Z-AIO. It's a cleaner, polish & protectant all in one. GOOD LUCK!!