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Old 09-08-2008, 09:33 AM
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Did you not buy any Z7? Their car wash is extraordinary!

Yeah I really like the Z7. Their leather cleaner/conditioner is good too.
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Old 09-08-2008, 09:45 AM
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Did you not buy any Z7? Their car wash is extraordinary!
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Yeah I really like the Z7. Their leather cleaner/conditioner is good too.
You guys are killing me

Alright, let me run down to the store and grab a lottery ticket ... I have an idea
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Old 09-08-2008, 09:47 AM
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I agree...I just put some Zaino (Z5) on my truck this weekend and used some Z7 wash. Z7 is a very good wash but it's pricey. I found DG 901 to match it in performance (foam gun) and cleaning ability.

Z10 (Leather in a Bottle) is very nice. I put a coat this weekend on my 350Z seats. When I got in the car this morning they had a nice leather scent.
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Old 09-08-2008, 09:55 AM
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Hmm.. If the lotto thing falls through, there is that bank down the street
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Old 09-08-2008, 09:03 PM
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One thing that really impressed me last time I ordered Zaino was how quickly the order arrived (next day)

It killed me having to wait for my FK1-425... I ordered it the day before the Zaino and it finally showed up 2 weeks later

It's crazy how spoiled guys like Mike (Zaino) and Chris (E-Shine) have made me with their quick delivery times cause 2 weeks really isn't anything to complain about.

Anyhoo, just felt like yapping a bit about this
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Old 09-10-2008, 12:05 AM
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I feel like I have no choice here guys... I've tried Z-8 (just to dip my toe in the water) and it looks incredible

I'm about one beer away from pulling the trigger on some Z-2 pro & Z-6, and maybe some ZFX and Z-5 pro.

How necessary is this ZFX stuff? Do I absolutely have to use it?

I'd appreciate some opinions on the Z-5 also... Do I need this to see the full effect?

What about Z-AIO? Should I be thinking about this too???

If it helps, I'll be using it on a dark metallic red 2008 Santa Fe Ltd.
I would use jetseal 109 instead of all that mess. IMO js109 looks much better than zaino
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Old 09-10-2008, 12:02 PM
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Update:

They've arrived

First order of business was to check the ZAIO & Z-5 for swirl hiding ability, so I ran outside and put some on a metalic red 2009 TSX demonstrator car that's started to swirl up on me.

Process: Clay top of trunk, wipe with Z-6, AIO (let dry for 30mins), wipe with Z-6, Z-5pro (dry for 30mins), wipe with Z-6. All done in direct sunlight with temp at 17C.

Results: I wasn't expecting much, but there was definitely a noticeable reduction in swirls.
- The Z-5 added a glassy shine to the paint (which I absolutely love )

I can only imagine what multiple layers of Z-5 will look like, but it looks very promising

P.S. I just put some Z-2 on 1/2 the hood of another TSX that I've been babying in the showroom. Not dry yet, but I'll try to remember to report in on the results.
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Old 09-10-2008, 12:27 PM
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Z-2 Update:

Well, it looks like I've found the end of the rainbow boys.. there was no improvement

To be fair this car is brand new, looks perfect, and has only been outside for a total of about 3 hours (protected by film), and has been adopted by (yours truly) a detail fanatic with OCD

Maybe another coat or two???
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