What do you use????????????
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,163
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From: Concord California
Easiest product with fast results that I find, EagleOne Nanowax, it's a Gel that goes on dry, wipes off and has that smooth feel. I use EagleOne Nanowax spray between major wax jobs. I haven't washed my C5 in almost 1 year now. Just a damp microfiber bath towel in a bucket with warm water and 1 cap of car wash soap, wipe down. Then EagleOne Nanowax spray. I even do the glass and I don't even have to turn on the wipers.. I've got Zaino, Meguriess, Turtle Wax.. but I am loving that EagleOne product.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Victoria tx
I own my own detailing business.i specialize in high end detailing.on my c5 and c4 i useAdams.very good shine,but Im going to try zaino because i don't want to be one dimensional.however zymol is amazing.not the Zymol at autozone but the high end zymol.i like americana wax from Adams.right at 79 bucks and very good.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Denver Colorado
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11,'13
To dry:
Initial dry with large 100% cotton towels, just drag them over the car, dont rub.
Leaf blower or compressed air for all the seams and joints.
Finish with microfiber towels.
OBTW, if you follow the steps from washing with Dawn then clay bar and start from there with Zaino, you will never go back to anything else.
I use a lot of Meguiars products but Zaino is the only product the touches the paint.
I've used Meguiars, Mothers, Pinnacle and others, nothing gives it a better look than Zaino IMHO.
Initial dry with large 100% cotton towels, just drag them over the car, dont rub.
Leaf blower or compressed air for all the seams and joints.
Finish with microfiber towels.
OBTW, if you follow the steps from washing with Dawn then clay bar and start from there with Zaino, you will never go back to anything else.
I use a lot of Meguiars products but Zaino is the only product the touches the paint.
I've used Meguiars, Mothers, Pinnacle and others, nothing gives it a better look than Zaino IMHO.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Zaino. And if you have any tough questions you can call or email Sal Zaino himself. Once the first few steps: wash with Dawn, claybar, AO1, Z5, Z6 and then Z8 if you really want to get crazy, one only needs one of the last 2 for months.
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From: West Seneca NY
I have been a Zaino user for over 10 yrs, and I like Griots speed shine for my chrome, I just did a full detail on my silver 2003 and that thing glows, I order Zainos for guys at work because they see how good my cars look.
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Pro
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Milford DE
I've always used Pro and Poorboys.. I use Poorboys for all there waxes and spray waxes, they have some of the best products for dark vehicles to keep them looking like knew. All my other products come for Pro Professional Detail Chemicals since I have a local dealer.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Vallejo California
What to use
I just took a 2ND place in an All Corvette Car Show in California. I dry my car with a leaf blower followed by Cobra Extra large towel. You should have very little left to dry. I never wash in full sunlight.
I tried a new wax procedure before the show. Wash, clay bar and then Maguair's Show Glaze No. 7 followed by 3 coats of Zaino. It came out spectacular.
I tried a new wax procedure before the show. Wash, clay bar and then Maguair's Show Glaze No. 7 followed by 3 coats of Zaino. It came out spectacular.
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
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From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
You used Zanio on top of Maguair's Show Glaze No. 7? I'm pretty sure Zanio needs bare paint. 
Step 1—STRIP THE OLD WAX
Wash the car, going top to bottom, with Dawn Ultra® liquid detergent.
Thoroughly rinse the car with a pressurized hose and spray nozzle. Make sure all detergent soap is gone. Leave Dawn in the kitchen since you'll never use it again on your car.
Dry completely using only clean, soft, absorbent towels.
congrats on 2nd
Step 1—STRIP THE OLD WAX
Wash the car, going top to bottom, with Dawn Ultra® liquid detergent.
Thoroughly rinse the car with a pressurized hose and spray nozzle. Make sure all detergent soap is gone. Leave Dawn in the kitchen since you'll never use it again on your car.
Dry completely using only clean, soft, absorbent towels.
congrats on 2nd
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Hershey PA
On my 50th AE I used the Adam's Clay Bar and then applied several coats of Liquid Glass with a few days of hardening time between coats. I have used LG for 25 years on my cars and nothing brings out the deep AE red color like it. Dirt and dust don't stick to it and all it takes is a quick detail with Adam's Detail Spray and it's show ready. Can't remember the last time I used a bucket and water to wash it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I like the Griot's stuff! I use their leather conditioner, Speed Shine, Terry Towels, sqeegie, and also have the polisher and machine polish. I do use Mothers Pure Carnuba wax after polishing. For drying, I use the sqeegie, terry towels and light amount Eagle One wax and dry.