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Old 03-27-2012, 04:35 AM
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BTT lotta good info here..
Old 03-31-2012, 10:47 PM
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I know this thread is a few days old, but I use Lemon Pledge on my Vette and my 67 Camaro. Maybe I am doing it wrong, but both cars look awesome.
Old 03-31-2012, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Brackneyc
I know this thread is a few days old, but I use Lemon Pledge on my Vette and my 67 Camaro. Maybe I am doing it wrong, but both cars look awesome.
on the paint?
Old 03-31-2012, 11:41 PM
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I have used Liquid Glass with great results. I generally use a cleaner like Mothers then a couple of coats of Liquid Glass and everything is so smooth. Of course I recently got the car painted so it will be a while before I do anything but will probably try the Zaino system.
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Originally Posted by ATIS
on the paint?

Have for years and years. There are tons of guys at the car shows I go to who also do this. I use it like a "detailing" touch up. I still apply regular "automotive" wax a few times a year. But the in-between cleaning/detail work is wash, dry, pledge.

Zero residue and with a nice clean microfiber towel, it takes about ten minutes to do the whole car.

Use in on my Harley too.
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Interesting on the pledge, I might have to try that.
Old 04-01-2012, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by njfl
Agreed. That's definitely not wax though. There's zero orange peel. That's hours of wetsanding (1500, 2000, maybe 2500, then machine compound and machine polishing). As long as you keep that from oxidizing, any wax-type protectant will make that look like a mirror.

In my case i wetsanded with 2000 to achieve the wet look but after i had to find the best wax to fit my needs. Because not all wax work good on black car. Some will leave a yellow kinda finish some are hard to remove and some will leave a greassy finish.
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den, what wax are you using?? She looks amazing!
Old 04-01-2012, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Brackneyc
I know this thread is a few days old, but I use Lemon Pledge on my Vette and my 67 Camaro. Maybe I am doing it wrong, but both cars look awesome.
On my tires OK but not on my paint.
Old 04-02-2012, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim H
I go to Walmart, get a $10 Meguires liquid car wax.
It goes on easy and comes off without and effort or residue powder.
I refuse to wax a car for 8 hours a day with the other stuff.
I also use the Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnuba Wax once a yr. I also use http://www.rgslabs.com/products/1/ 2 or 3 time a yr. Spray on wax off. Works for me.

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Old 04-03-2012, 06:30 AM
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I use mothers cleaner wax before the summer and after that i use show detailer for the rest of the summer.
Old 04-09-2012, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Well, that expensive Swiss wax is collected from the ear of only one, special cow in the Swiss Alps. It takes 6 years to collect 3 pounds of it. You get what you pay for...
Not to forget: Stirred only by over 60 year old Mexican Virgins....

The 3.5 grand product is a very limited edition.
Check the site for chaper (but still expensive) stuff...

I'll visit a workshop there in a couple of weeks.. .
Old 04-09-2012, 09:20 PM
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Has anyone else used this before, it last about a day but it really shines in that time!
Old 10-10-2012, 01:06 AM
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Why are not using any alternative of car wax? I Heard that using car wax is not a good idea.
Old 10-10-2012, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shumicpi
Why are not using any alternative of car wax? I Heard that using car wax is not a good idea.
English please.
Old 10-10-2012, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dburgjohn
I use Zaino on my Vette for show and my other cars because they are so easy to clean with Zaino on them. But this should show how good it is. You will see the 2nd car easy, can you see the first and closer one?
please tell me your process. Like what buffer and buffing pad you use with what product. That is amazing.

And bless your auto body man.
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I use Zaino products Z5 polish,plus Z8 grand finale and once in awhile the clear seal.
I am very satisfied with the results.
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Old 10-10-2012, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim H
Has anyone else used this before, it last about a day but it really shines in that time!
I only use Adams Polishes, excellent products with brilliant results. Certainly lasts as long as any product mentioned here.

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Wouldn't trust anything else on my Vette.
Old 10-10-2012, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 427SIXPACK
I was doubter of this product for over a year and just before my cancer surgery 5 months ago, I bought a kit to try and use on my wife's C5 and was really surprised with the ease and final result.

On my C3, after I finished the rear valance replacement, I washed the car with their soap and at the same time as washing, I went over the Vette with their clay bar and then rinsed. Once dried, I used their polish (top of the car in horizontal motions and sides in vertical) and holly crap what a shine. Went on easy and off easy as well (I only use 100% 12X12 cotton rags - get them at COSTCO). I think the whole process took 2 hours total.

I am now hooked on this. I threw out ALL my microfiber rags, and all my Meguires products will be phased out.

Bottom line, use what works what is best for you. Try different products and experiment and make your own decison and stick with what works.


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Old 10-10-2012, 10:50 AM
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I've tried polymer polish/wax products with good results however for me carnauba waxes give a depth of color the polymers can't match....I use Pinnacle Show Car Glaze (no longer available) and Adam's products on my car.


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