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I was lucky enough to test a few Zaino CS samples, and have been asked several times ‘Can Zaino Clear Seal be Layered’. I honestly didn’t know (hadn’t really tested it much). This past weekend I decided to CS our Tahoe x 2 after washing –just to see if I could notice a...

Well I received my 'Production' version of Zaino Clear Seal on Friday, and couldn't wait to use it on my wife's filthy Tahoe! The Tahoe was washed with Z7/Foam Gun, TOL Wheel Cleaner, Optimum APC on the wells/wheels/undercarriage. -All of this in a balmy 29 degrees! I can't wait for...

We've had a stretch of bad weather in the NE. Last week it was snow and salt trucks Sunday-Thursday. Each day it would snow about 1/8" -just enough for the salt crew to hose down to roads, and clear up the next day. Friday temps were in the low 40's so I HAD to break out the wash gear...

A co-worker has been after me to clean up his 04 Explorer. His lease is up this week, and he wanted to spruce up the exterior before inspection. This SUV has seen plenty of off road adventures (camping, hunting, etc…), sits outside 24x7, and has been ‘well used’ The...

1986 Corvette Convertible / Indy Pace Car. This car was my mother-in-law’s 50th B-Day gift in 1986. The most excitement this hot rod sees these days is a weekly trip to the hair salon (LOL). The paint was filled with light marring from washing techniques :nervous2: , and a few...

We’re in Ohio to celebrate Christmas with our family. My brother-in-law and brother hit me up for a few ‘Christmas Specials’. 2005 Saab My brother lives near Detroit, and his black daily driver needed some TLC. Wash: Wash Z7 Wheels, Wells, Tires: A2Z x 2 Polish: Optimum Poly...

2003 Tahoe Z71 – Winter Prep Wash: (1 Hour) Zaino Z7 Car Wash via foam gun/Sheepskin mitts Optimum PAC/Foam Gun: Wells BlackFire Wheel and Tire Gel: Tires, Wheels Blower to dry Polish: (2 Hours) Zaino Z18 Clay Menzerna P085RD @ 1400 using a LC Hi-Gloss Green Pad and the Metabo...

2003 GMC: 70K on the clock. Time: 3 Hours (exterior paint, windows, jams, wells, wheels) This beast was cleaned up at the Delaware shore this weekend between Miller Lites :) My neighbor and I detailed the owners Caddy earlier this year (Zaino) -he wanted the same on his SUV -I can't blame...

My neighbor has been bugging me to detail his truck for a few weeks. Today was the day, and we had fun! Everything was done in full sun (I'm used to working in a garage). You guys that work outside in various sun/heat conditions -hat's off to you!! Process Used: Wash: Z7 wash...

I gave this car a full detail 6 months ago (Metabo/Menzerna/Zaino Protection). The owner stopped over this weekend for a quick visit…… The next thing you know I’m getting the 9’s on winter protection. IMO -no need to polish out the paint, as it was still looking...

My buddy stopped by this afternoon for a 'drive by' visit & chat. We decided to give his car a quick (exterior) clean up before he hit the road: We had 1 hour. Process/Products Used: Tires/Wheels: P21S & wheels brushes Wash: Foam gun & Z7 wash Dry: Blower & WW & Z6 QD to dry...

Last weekend I took my son (Michael) to Dover DE for the NASCAR Busch Series race. He's a big Earnhardt Jr. fan, so we decided to make a day of it. The gates opened at 9am for 2 rounds of Nextel Cup practice, followed by Busch qualifying, then the Busch Series 200 mile race at 3pm. Here...

I'm considering ordering a pack of DF towels (DF Concours products) and would like to hear from current users regarding: - Pro's & Con's vs. Microfiber - Uses - How to wash/dry - Durability - Have you noticed any marring (more / less) vs. other towels? - Do you have to fold the towel / avoid...

I just returned from visit to our UK offices and wanted to share a few photos. We decided to visit the Tower of London, which is situated on the Thames River. It consists of 21 towers, enclosed by an outer wall and mote. It's also home to the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. We spent about...

The NE has seen plenty of rain over the past week…….. Since it was nice today I decided to clean up the STS. My focus was to clean the engine bay. Process Used: Wash:  Z7 Wash (Exterior)  Optimum No Rinse Wash and Kids&Pets on the Engine Bay :2thumbs...

The NE has seen plenty of rain over the past week. Since it was nice today I decided to clean up the STS. The engine was looking dingy, so I decided to destroy a few Costco MF's (LOL). Process Used: Wash: Optimum No Rinse Wash and Kids&Pets (and 4 dead Costco MF's). Kids&Pets did an...

STS & Z71: Weekend Clean Up (Our Family Vehicles) Process Used: Wash: Z7 Wash --using a Poorboys Foam Gun & Sheepskin Mitts. Z7 concentrated (x 2 per gallon) on the wheels & wells & AutoGeek spoke brush TOL Tire Cleaner on the tires (dwell time = 2-3 min per tire, and scrubbed...

I noticed under the miscellaneous section of the user control panel, that DC is offering a Board of Directors membership. Is there any information on what privileges you get for $100/day, $500/week, $1750 per month? Have a seat on the Board of Directors!Have a seat on the Board of...

Has anyone compared AIO & Prime as a base for Zaino (Z2Pro or Z5Pro)? Are these polishes essentially the same formula (or very close)? I'm interested in hearing about your experience, thoughts, etc... I currently use FPII, 106FF/BF, and ZPC as my finishing polish -depending on the...

The 'outlaws' are in town, so I took the party to the garage :) Process Used: Wash: TOL Bubble Bath TOL Wheel/Tire cleaner on the wheels, tires, and wells. Polish: Z18 Clay ZPC on the Cyclo using a polishing pad. We weren't after 100% defect paint on this one, so I opted for a 1...