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Old 02-03-2006, 11:46 PM
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OK - I got my C6 2.5 weeks ago. Since then, I checked out all the suggestions and bought the Zaino kit as well as rejex - because same people swear by both. However, after reading rejex instructions, it says to use it on paint and not on wax.

So what do I do?

The Vette probably has dealer wax on it. Do I use Dawn, wash it, and then Rejex it? Or wash it, Zaino it and then Rejex it?

PLEASE HELP!
Old 02-03-2006, 11:52 PM
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I use RejeX right over Zymol wax no problem, Great results.
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Originally Posted by HyperX
OK - I got my C6 2.5 weeks ago. Since then, I checked out all the suggestions and bought the Zaino kit as well as rejex - because same people swear by both. However, after reading rejex instructions, it says to use it on paint and not on wax.

So what do I do?

The Vette probably has dealer wax on it. Do I use Dawn, wash it, and then Rejex it? Or wash it, Zaino it and then Rejex it?

PLEASE HELP!
It's hard to go wrong because they are both such good products. However, "typical" application is:

1) wash car with Dawn (be sure to get any cosmoline off the wheels)
2) Rejex all windows / wheels
3) Zaino the car (ZFX, Z2, Z5, Z6)...You can read detailed instruction on "how to" on zainobros.com

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They are both great products but I would use one or the other.

wash
clay
wash
apply the Zaino process or Rejex
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how do you get cosmoline off?? solvent?
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Well, for those of you who know me, I'm a non conformist... probably why I own a Vette...
So, therefore I want to say, I am a fan of and use only Meguairs
products... specifically NXT! Only my $0.02, but I think it's the best. There, I said it.. go ahead and flame me...
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
Well, for those of you who know me, I'm a non conformist... probably why I own a Vette...
So, therefore I want to say, I am a fan of and use only Meguairs
products... specifically NXT! Only my $0.02, but I think it's the best. There, I said it.. go ahead and flame me...
Have you used Zaino or Rejex?
Old 02-04-2006, 01:34 AM
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no flames ,I have been a fan of maguires for a long time - will continue to do so
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No. I see no reason to. I am perfectly happy with I have...
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Pardon my grammer... I meant to say that I am perfectly happy with the look and results I get when using Mdguires... and that's what matters to me... and only me.
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
Pardon my grammer... I meant to say that I am perfectly happy with the look and results I get when using Mdguires... and that's what matters to me... and only me.
Damn, can't spelllll worth a darn tonight (or morning depending on where you are) make that Mcquires

Peace...
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
Damn, can't spelllll worth a darn tonight (or morning depending on where you are) make that Mcquires

Peace...

See what I mean? My apologizies to the Mcguire's folks for butchering their name... it's waaaaay past my bed time
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
So, therefore I want to say, I am a fan of and use only Meguairs products... specifically NXT! Only my $0.02, but I think it's the best. There, I said it.. go ahead and flame me...
No Flames, but I used nothing but Meguars until I tried Zaino. Now it's the only thing on my fleet of 4.....Also in before the move....
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Originally Posted by pettvette
No Flames, but I used nothing but Meguars until I tried Zaino. Now it's the only thing on my fleet of 4.....Also in before the move....
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But I must say that Zaino did nothing to help this 06-C6
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Definitely best to stick with one product. Your sealant needs to bond to bare, healthy paint. If there is wax or another incompatible sealant beneath it, it will have trouble bonding and cross-linking, and your result will be less durability.

Since you have already bought both, use the Rejex on your glass - inside and out. You don't want to use Zaino on glass.

Use your Zaino kit for your paint finish. Once you commit to Zaino - don't use other products - you'll just be diminishing your results and wasting your Zaino.

Likewise if you choose Rejex, you really should stay with it. Decide for yourself which you're going to use and don't switch back and forth.
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
No. I see no reason to. I am perfectly happy with I have...
I used Meguiars specifically their gold class, that is until I tried Zaino. I will not be going back. I find it funny that people will make comments on products without ever trying those products. Meguiars works great, until you have used Zaino.After you try it you will realize that the Meguiars does not work nearly as well as you thought and cannot compare to the finish you get by using Zaino. I cannot comment on Rejex, I have never used it.

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I've used Zaino back in the day (2 years ago) and found it a total pain in the bum to put it on and take it off. Great results, but not worth the effort in my opinion.

Im also an advocate of meguairs and such. BUT and this is a big BUT...

Anyone that has not tried rejex owes it to themselves and their arms to try it. All modern waxes & polishes claim no rubbing or buffing but rejex gets as close to this as possible.

Unlike meguairs, rejex leaves NO white residue. Go ahead, get it on the rubber trim and black parts, it'll come right off with no issues.

It gives great results and really makes you pleased with having spent the time to wax the car.

And come on, you own a vette, you can afford $18 to buy a bottle of rejex and try it out. You will NOT be dissapointed. At WORST it will be as good as the stuff you're used to, and 99% likely is that you'll be pleased with it and will discontinue use of the meguairs.

My 2 cents
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I use Zaino but don't dismiss Klasse AIO , or Menzerna One Step Acrylic.
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Originally Posted by Jimbeaux
See what I mean? My apologizies to the Mcguire's folks for butchering their name... it's waaaaay past my bed time
You still screwed it up....Meguiars.


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