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Old 07-06-2006, 06:16 PM
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I use Zaino ( I bought a complete kit on line) for the paint and the leather). I use Ragg Top protectorant for the top.
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I am a Zaino fan (refer to my previous post as to why). Here is the results.


In this first picture our adopted stray cat (a Manx) is about four feet + away from the car. Note the placement of the bottles. Which is how I set up the photo. It was just a plus that he walked by.



In this picture (taken in our garage under shop lights the cat food and kitty litter that you are seeing is about five feet away from the door that it is reflected in.

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Originally Posted by ralper,Jul 6 2006, 10:14 PM
Good tip Matt. That brings me to another question. Does anybody wax their wheels? What do you use?
I understand that there is wheel wax that is negatively charged to not attract brake dust. But I have never run across such a product. Only a mention of it.
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that is a fantastic shine.. great job.
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Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Jul 6 2006, 10:47 PM
I understand that there is wheel wax that is negatively charged to not attract brake dust. But I have never run across such a product. Only a mention of it.
No auto-parts store (AutoZone, PepBoys, etc) that I tried about a year ago had even heard of it. I went to http://www.wheelwax.com/ just now, and it shows Advance Auto Parts all over Ohio now carry it.

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Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Jul 6 2006, 09:47 PM
I understand that there is wheel wax that is negatively charged to not attract brake dust. But I have never run across such a product. Only a mention of it.
I've heard that too, but I've never seen it. When I ask in the auto parts stores the give me a funny look and point me in the direction of the wheel cleaners.
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Originally Posted by JonasM,Jul 6 2006, 11:05 PM
Advance Auto Parts all over Ohio now carry it.
I'll be down near one tomorrow - I'll pick some up & report back.....

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I like the Michelin 3 step tire/wheel treatment. It doesn't leave a high gloss and offers UV protection. I'm not sure how the third step (brake dust prevention) works, but it does seem to help.

I use MG car shampoo for washing and the leather wipes for the seats. I think 303 is best for the top and interior vinyl. I use Nu-Finish as a polish and have never yet used an actual wax product in my first year. My baby does live in the garage and has only seen rain twice. The Nu-Finish is very easy to use and leaves a very nice shine.
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Wash - any car wash
Dry - leaf blower
Wax - Klasse
Vinyl - 303
Detail - Poorboy's Spray and Wipe


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Originally Posted by JonasM,Jul 6 2006, 11:05 PM
No auto-parts store (AutoZone, PepBoys, etc) that I tried about a year ago had even heard of it. I went to http://www.wheelwax.com/ just now, and it shows Advance Auto Parts all over Ohio now carry it.

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Thanks. Jonas.

When I inquired about a year ago they looked at me like I had three heads?

On the other hand when I recently inquired (over last the weekend) if they carried brake fluid test strips? (for testing the relative boiling point) they looked at me like I had three heads again.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Brake+...roogle&ct=title

Geez, maybe I do?


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