Use Z-18 Claybar on NEW S2K????
12-23-2001, 11:12 AM
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what they all said 
I used to be a professional detailer many years back, and the clay bar is awesome! Gives a great base for applying the Zaino. Make sure it is at least 65 degrees when you apply Zaino though. If not, heat up your garage and let the car sit there for a couple of hours.
I used to be a professional detailer many years back, and the clay bar is awesome! Gives a great base for applying the Zaino. Make sure it is at least 65 degrees when you apply Zaino though. If not, heat up your garage and let the car sit there for a couple of hours.
12-27-2001, 11:16 AM
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Still waiting for my claybar to arrive...........
I've applied Zaino in 40 degree weather. It works just fine, just takes a helluva lot longer to dry. If it's cold like that, I'll leave it overnight and buff off the next day.
I've applied Zaino in 40 degree weather. It works just fine, just takes a helluva lot longer to dry. If it's cold like that, I'll leave it overnight and buff off the next day.
12-28-2001, 08:03 AM
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I received my claybars yesterday in the mail. Can't wait to try it out!! Then comes many layers of Z2, Z5, and Z6
Anyone have tips for applying the claybar, other than what Sal says to do?
Anyone have tips for applying the claybar, other than what Sal says to do?
12-31-2001, 10:23 AM
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two often asked questions -
how hard do i rub - and do i use the whole bar?
1-do NOT rub hard - apply just enough pressure to keep the peice from falling to the ground. it just slides across the car - you'll feel it when you "hit" something. it feels like a "click" - pass it over a couple of more times and the click will go away. move along.
2-take the bar - tear about a silver dollar size piece (enough for two fingers to hold it against the car. remember to turn and knead it so to expose a clean surface once you have gathered up some debris from the finish.
start at the top of the car and work your way down. that way the lube runs ahead of you.
claying is a "zen-like" experience
how hard do i rub - and do i use the whole bar?
1-do NOT rub hard - apply just enough pressure to keep the peice from falling to the ground. it just slides across the car - you'll feel it when you "hit" something. it feels like a "click" - pass it over a couple of more times and the click will go away. move along.
2-take the bar - tear about a silver dollar size piece (enough for two fingers to hold it against the car. remember to turn and knead it so to expose a clean surface once you have gathered up some debris from the finish.
start at the top of the car and work your way down. that way the lube runs ahead of you.
claying is a "zen-like" experience
01-02-2002, 03:26 PM
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I clay barred mone the day after delivery, and then applied four coats of Zaino. I think it's one of the reasons the finish is looking brand new a year after (and it's parked outside).
01-02-2002, 04:52 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sime
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Also keep in mind to purchase the good quality "Fieldcrest/Cannon" bath towels. You can get them at Sams Club. They do cost about $6-10 each and it is painful to cut a perfectly good premium bath towel up, but how much is your cars paint finish worth! Don't use the packet of towels you buy at Pep Boys. They are often stiched with polyster stiching that scratches the paint surface.
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Also keep in mind to purchase the good quality "Fieldcrest/Cannon" bath towels. You can get them at Sams Club. They do cost about $6-10 each and it is painful to cut a perfectly good premium bath towel up, but how much is your cars paint finish worth! Don't use the packet of towels you buy at Pep Boys. They are often stiched with polyster stiching that scratches the paint surface.