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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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Just tried Zaino for the first time on my 98 black convertible. I had a pretty good coat of Carnuba wax on it, and here are my results:

Only took me 3 hours to:

Wash with Dawn
Dry
Clay Bar with Z-18 and Z-7
Wash car with Z-7
Dry
Apply 1 coat of Z-1
Apply first coat of Z-5

Does 3 hours seem about right for doing all of this? The clay bar went smoothly over the car, so I don't think I had too many contaminants.

Not bad for only 3 hours?


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Old May 24, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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Default Re: Does this sound reasonable? (billmaguire)

Sounds about right if the temp and humidity were right for Z5 drying (curing).

The good part is it will be easy until the next clay session.
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Old May 24, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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I can wash, clay bar, rinse, dry, and put a coat of Zaino on the body and WHEELS in about 30 minutes.


Lots of practice.
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Old May 24, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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Holy Zaino, Batman!!! Guess my 3-hours will get better with practice. :eek:
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I have 3 coats of z-2 so yeah it gets easier, now Im gonna hit the z-6 I just got in today. :smash:
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I can wash, clay bar, rinse, dry, and put a coat of Zaino on the body and WHEELS in about 30 minutes.
:eek: I can barely get my bucket filled in 30 minutes :lol:
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I can wash, clay bar, rinse, dry, and put a coat of Zaino on the body and WHEELS in about 30 minutes.


:eek: I can barely get my bucket filled in 30 minutes :lol:
Me, I'm the same. Cleaning my car is pure stress relief. I purposely go slow, relax & take my time.

And when I'm done, my troubles are all forgotten & I'm :) again.
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