Recent content by imported_Ronin

What would be a good product to use to wash my car after a cross country coast to coast road trip? Something stronger than a normal shampoo. Any suggestions?

Has anyone here tried the combo of just AIO then topping that with S100? I am looking to try something new on my wife's black ML430. She doesn't take great care of the car, so I don't want to waste the limited detaling time I have to adding multiple layers of SG and then topping with S100. I...

My engine used to be immaculate several moths ago. Add a new baby and a new job and the engine bay has slipped a little. It's a little dirty, but not filthy. Will EF HI cut it for cleaning my engine or should I order the EF citrus based degreaser? More importantly, is it safe to spray on...

I had been using Zaino for the past 12 months. I loved the durability and slickness, but I really couldn't appreciate the car's paint. The Zaino shine was at its best in the early morning and late day and I was not able to spend a lot of time with my car at those points in the day. During...

I have decided to take the plunge and try out some S100 in place of Zaino on my silver VW. My paint is in pretty good shape, maybe a couple minor swirls. The GTI is due for a claying and polish anyway. Do I need to SMR and SEPC before I lay the S100 down? Will using both of these prodcuts...

My father has a 1990 Ford Bronco XLT that was in immaculate condition. Up until a year ago, the car looked brand new in and out. Due to some health reasons and the fact that he is tackeling putting on an edition on his house (doing much of the work himself at age 67) the condition of his car...

I have currently been using the old Zaino for a couple years. Currently I use it on my 2001 Reflex Silver VW GTI. As many people know, Zaino gives a nice pop to silver. My only beef is that I can only really appreciate the car at certain times of the day, sun rise and sun set are the best...

I am thinking of trying s100 on my silver GTI. Does anyone have any pics of this product on silver? TIA. :)

What do you guys use to clean your foam applicators? I have been using dawn, but the coloring from the Z polish remains on the applicator, making it appear dirty. Is this normal? Does this mean the applicator is clean, but the coloring in the Zaino poilish has stained the foam (no big deal)...

What do you guys use, just curious? :confused:

Does anyone in the Ohio area (preferably Cleveland) know where I can pick up some of the 100% cotton Viking wash mitts? I travel Ohio once a week on business and would love to pick some up as we don't have any available in the Wash DC metro area. TIA.

I have a question about my spring detail: I am applying Zaino to a 4 year old car that I bought in December. The paint looks like it is in pretty good condition. I am going to use Zaino for the final step. I planned on washing with Dawn, claying, wash again with Zaino wash, PPCL, wash...

Is the OXO wheel brush sold at any local stores such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Trak Auto ect.? I forgot to get one on my recent order from CMA. Thanks. :rolleyes:

As soon as I get a couple of warm days in a row, I'm gonna Zaino the M3. I will be starting from scratch. From what I read it appears I will not have to use my Z1 at all. Just start with ZFX and Z2 or Z5 from the get go. Is this the way to go? Or should I put down a layer of Z1 to start the...

I recently bought a previously owned car. The wheels are pretty clean, but not perfect. There are some visible traces of dirt and grime (that wash soap did not/and will not remove). Will EFHI remove this? What type of product should I be looking to use. The wheels are BMW M3 LTW polished...