Official Car Thread :: Vol 2 :: Now with More Bikes!

[Brand X]

Nuuuu I want my car to be perfecttttttt alwaaaayyyyssss. Also I can't wait for 5 o'clock so I can drive it again. And hopefully not have piss poor traffic.

That's a great feeling. I still find myself trying to keep my car looking perfect on the inside (since it's impossible to keep it looking perfect on the outside during winter) 5 months after I bought it.

Congrats on the purchase.

[kingoffighters]

That stuff actaully any good or just a joke :P

Also I hate having a new car I keep fearing that something bad is gonna happen to it.

Not a joke. I love that stuff. It is not a wax/polish. It is a polymer that bonds with the paint surface. The shine is great, but the best thing is that you only need to apply every 3 to 6 months. I put about 2 coats on in Oct/Nov and don't do it again till March/April. I have been using it since 2000, and it really keeps the car's paint looking like new.

[Brand X]

Praxis, show me the way. Which should I purchase?

[bandit]

Congrats Thief. Nothing like a new car smell. Don't forget to put a few coats of Zaino on it

Not a joke. I love that stuff. It is not a wax/polish. It is a polymer that bonds with the paint surface. The shine is great, but the best thing is that you only need to apply every 3 to 6 months. I put about 2 coats on in Oct/Nov and don't do it again till March/April. I have been using it since 2000, and it really keeps the car's paint looking like new.

Thanks. I'll have to remember to try it out when I get my new car

What do people think of those rubber mats that people place on the bumper? I see people putting that on their car...even if its a GM or Ford.

[kingoffighters]

Praxis, show me the way. Which should I purchase?

It is kinda confusing (at first).

Alot of people recommend claying the car first for best effect (yes, even a new car b/c supposedly there are contaminants in the car/painting factory). Personally, I have never clay, I am just lazy. So if you want to do it, step 1 and 2 (here) will show you how (and get the appropriate products, like the Z-18 claybar).

When you are ready to apply the polymer, I suggest getting the ZFX and Z-2. Keep in mind that 1 oz of Z2 is sufficient to apply my Odyssey, so for a smaller car, you should be able to use less than that. A very thin layer is all you need (barely visible to the eye). Apply with any 100% cotton cloth (they give you a cotton pad for starter). Let it dry, it takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on temperature/moisture. You can tell it is dry if you run your finger on the surface and the dried application just come off like dry dust.

Once it is dry, use another cotton cloth, apply some Z-6 on the cloth. Then wipe off the application. You car should be VERY shiny. For maximum protection, apply 2 or more coats.

So basically, you need ZFX (for faster drying), Z-2 and Z-6 (and claybar if you decide to clay). I suggest getting this package, since it has everything you need (and some extra like the Z-5, which is good if your car has some scratches/swirl marks. Z-5 won't remove them, but it does make them harder to see). This package also has the car wash (Z-7), which I use to wash the car as it doesn't harm the polymer coats you already have.

I love this product (they aren't the only polymer based car polish though, there are other ones). I know it is expensive but to be honest, it gives much better protection than the stuff you can buy at Target/Walmart and it last a long time. I only have to rebuy stuff once every year, and not even everything. For example, I need to get the car wash and Z-2. I hardly ever use the Z-5 since my car doesn't have much scratches at all.

[Thief Silver]

Man that sounds like a lot of work.

Keeping my black car clean is going to be a lot of work isn't it.

Oh well, it's worth it.

[Othello Harrington]

Man that sounds like a lot of work.

Keeping my black car clean is going to be a lot of work isn't it.

Oh well, it's worth it.

I have the Cav that's black for winter. In the summer the only issue is dust that get's on the wax. All you have to do is spray that off.

[bandit]

It is kinda confusing (at first).

Alot of people recommend claying the car first for best effect (yes, even a new car b/c supposedly there are contaminants in the car/painting factory). Personally, I have never clay, I am just lazy. So if you want to do it, step 1 and 2 (here) will show you how (and get the appropriate products, like the Z-18 claybar).

When you are ready to apply the polymer, I suggest getting the ZFX and Z-2. Keep in mind that 1 oz of Z2 is sufficient to apply my Odyssey, so for a smaller car, you should be able to use less than that. A very thin layer is all you need (barely visible to the eye). Apply with any 100% cotton cloth (they give you a cotton pad for starter). Let it dry, it takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on temperature/moisture. You can tell it is dry if you run your finger on the surface and the dried application just come off like dry dust.

Once it is dry, use another cotton cloth, apply some Z-6 on the cloth. Then wipe off the application. You car should be VERY shiny. For maximum protection, apply 2 or more coats.

So basically, you need ZFX (for faster drying), Z-2 and Z-6 (and claybar if you decide to clay). I suggest getting this package, since it has everything you need (and some extra like the Z-5, which is good if your car has some scratches/swirl marks. Z-5 won't remove them, but it does make them harder to see). This package also has the car wash (Z-7), which I use to wash the car as it doesn't harm the polymer coats you already have.

I love this product (they aren't the only polymer based car polish though, there are other ones). I know it is expensive but to be honest, it gives much better protection than the stuff you can buy at Target/Walmart and it last a long time. I only have to rebuy stuff once every year, and not even everything. For example, I need to get the car wash and Z-2.

That does sound like a lot of work. But I'll give it a try. Maybe you should come do it for me..i mean SHOW ME when I get my car

I hardly ever use the Z-5 since my car doesn't have much scratches at all.

*Walks by car with a key* SCREEEEEEEECHHHHH

[kingoffighters]

Man that sounds like a lot of work.

Keeping my black car clean is going to be a lot of work isn't it.

Oh well, it's worth it.

It is actually very easy. The first coat is actually the hardest (if you clay). I forgot to mention that the ZFX combines with Z-2, so it is really 1 coat of polish, not 2. ZFX makes Z-2 drys much faster. I remember when they haven't come out with ZFX, I would apply Z-2 and wait HOURS for it to dry. Now it will dry in 30 minutes or less on a sunny 70 degree day.

Otherwise, you wash you car, you apply 1 coat, then wait for it to dry (clean your interior), and then wipe it dry. That's it, you don't have to wax on/wax off like the Karate Kid.

Since you have a black (dark) car, the shine you get will be unbelievably deep and shiny. The best thing is that when it rains, you will see all the water beads up and just glide off the car. It actually stays that way for up to a year (if you are that lazy). I mean your car will still get dirty, but there is still a layer of protection underneath and you can tell every time it rains.

[kingoffighters]

Thanks. I'll have to remember to try it out when I get my new car

What do people think of those rubber mats that people place on the bumper? I see people putting that on their car...even if its a GM or Ford.

Definitely do the Zaino when you get your new car. I can even help, I love putting this stuff on and making even old car looks good.

I have seen more and more ppl put on those bumper rubber mats. They even drive with them attached to the back, kinda stupid but I would definitely use them if I park in the city.