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Old 12-22-2018, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladensack3
Think it would be worth polishing then re waxing? Would it make a lot of difference in doing so?
By hand....don’t waste your time.
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I’ve had 2 black Vettes & 6 black daily drivers between my wife & I. It’s been nothing but Zaino for the past 16 years. People can sai it’s old and there’s better products but nothing is easier to put on and take off. All of our daily drivers had over 100k miles when traded in and they looked better than cars with half the miles. No desire to ever change or try something new.
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I like to use Chadwicks. Use their rubber claybar then their washless system. I can do my entire car in 20 minutes, with no washing.
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Originally Posted by Ladensack3
I’m nervous to mess up paint by using a tool. Was planning on poloishing by hand. Is it ok to donsonce I already waxed it?
There is nothing to worry about with the orbital buffer. If you press to hard it will actually stop. It is the rotary style that you see the body shops use that will damage the paint is not use correctly. You can pick up a good buffwer for a little over a hundred dollars and they go up from there. Adams has some great video's on the use of the buffers. Checks these out


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There is nothing to worry about with the orbital buffer. If you press to hard it will actually stop. It is the rotary style that you see the body shops use that will damage the paint is not use correctly. You can pick up a good buffwer for a little over a hundred dollars and they go up from there. Adams has some great video's on the use of the buffers. Checks these out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=JsF5xZG69_w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=9JvhrbzLTBM
Some people are terrified of machines. As long as you don't hang on sharp edges to long they are one of the best tools to have. Even on a extremely low speed the machine can do what no hand is capable of.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
Some people are terrified of machines. As long as you don't hang on sharp edges to long they are one of the best tools to have. Even on a extremely low speed the machine can do what no hand is capable of.
I have to disagree 100% with you. I have been using a orbital buffer for years on my C5, C6, our GMC Acadia, now on our new Equinox plus my sons 1968 Restored numbers matching BB Camaro and never had an issue. But I guess there maybe some people out there that would find a way to screw up.
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Ok great what is a decent one for a around 100 bucks or so?
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Originally Posted by BWF07
I have to disagree 100% with you. I have been using a orbital buffer for years on my C5, C6, our GMC Acadia, now on our new Equinox plus my sons 1968 Restored numbers matching BB Camaro and never had an issue. But I guess there maybe some people out there that would find a way to screw up.
To say I'm confused would be an understatement. I clearly said a machine is superior to anything that can be done by hand and you disagree?
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I am on my second black Z06 and I have found I like the Zaino products the best.


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I am on my second black Z06 and I have found I like the Zaino products the best.


The only thing I liked about zaino was how it smelled but everyone has their preferences. Your car does look good btw.
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The only thing I liked about zaino was how it smelled but everyone has their preferences. Your car does look good btw.
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I do wish it had better water bearing properties like a legit wax but I am very happy with how long the polish stays on the car and seems to protect the paint very well. And it does smell great.
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Chemical Guys... butter wax. I saw their display at SEMA and the product line is endless. Their spray wax is also good for a quick touch up.
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I had my car professionally paint corrected about 2.5 years ago. My car is always garaged. I was told by Mike Phillips and his friend Robert D. Who worked on my car to use blackfire waterless wash for a detail spray. Once in awhile I use Blackfire crystal sealer. They both take about 20 minutes. No more waxing for me as it will produce swirls especially by hand.


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Besides my two corvettes, I have a black 2011 Malibu. I use McGuairs wash and wax on all of my cars. I think it's great.
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MEGUIAR's #26 yellow IMO!

My wife used to have a 1998 Grand Prix GT and I used it on that car! My neighbor lady used to say she could tell our Grand Prix from all the others because it was always a richer black! This photo doesn't do the car justice. THE BEST EVERDAY CAR I EVER OWNED!

I've used MEGUIAR's wax since the 1960's and won't change now. My 1965 MUSTANG GT fastback always had the metal flake MEGUIAR's sticker in the back window. This one will most likely go in the back window of my 1972 Cutlass 442 when I finally get it painted.....




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Originally Posted by BWF07
There is nothing to worry about with the orbital buffer. If you press to hard it will actually stop. It is the rotary style that you see the body shops use that will damage the paint is not use correctly. You can pick up a good buffwer for a little over a hundred dollars and they go up from there. Adams has some great video's on the use of the buffers. Checks these out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=JsF5xZG69_w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=9JvhrbzLTBM
I Agree, I graduated from Zanio to Adams a few years back. Adams Only for all my cars...From clay's to sealers, polishes to waxes. You won't be disappointed!!!. H20 Guard and Gloss is my favorite.
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Originally Posted by bosco1
I Agree, I graduated from Zanio to Adams a few years back. Adams Only for all my cars...From clay's to sealers, polishes to waxes. You won't be disappointed!!!. H20 Guard and Gloss is my favorite.
You "Graduated" from Zanio to Adams ??......Really........

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Originally Posted by windyC6
You "Graduated" from Zanio to Adams ??......Really........
Zaino is absolutely no better or worse than a 100 other products available so he found something he liked better.
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With the right preparation and some Zaino I achieved this...
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With the right preparation and some Zaino I achieved this...
Nice car but not to sure what's on the surface in the first pic.


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