Zapata

It took me from 1pm to 7pm......freaking claybar took forever!!!! I assume it's because it was my first time detailing the car. I wasn't sure how it would turn out but man, it looks better than when I picked up the car from the dealership! I went to fill the gas up this morning and some guy came up to me and was like NICE CAR! Hopefully it won't take as long next time. The product is worth the money and time....it looks like a bitchin car with the tires and rims fresh and clean....can't wait for the window tint! The car turns heads YEAH!!!!

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

tel1sps

How many steps did you do? Where did ya pick them up?

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X8 Competition Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

Zapata

mail ordered....they didnt have any distributer in my area.
1-clean with dish washing detergant
2-clay bar(takes forever)
3-wash with w/ z7
4-z1
5-z2
6-z6
7-tires,rims and windows

WELL, worth the time and effort....It looked so damn good i took pics and will post once they get developed.

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

eighteight

holey shit 6 hours?!!?!??!?!!?!? it must look real good to be worth 6 hours of your time, im sold. Where did you order it from? im gonna get a cl-s in a couple of months,do you know if i should do it when i get it straight from the dealer or its not neccesary?

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2001 cl maybe s in august

Zapata

www.zainobros.com


yeah, as i was doing i wasn't sure if it was going to be worth the effort but once I was done....i couldn't believe how good it looked. People never really looked at the car before but i've seen many people looking at it now.....it reflects like a mirror.

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

TL_Type_S

Yeah, 6 hours and then it rains the next day and you'll get the grime from the roads all over the car -- I'd love to put in that time (and trust me, I have before).. but in the midwest, we just don't have enough days to enjoy the shine thoroughly.

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2002 Acura TL-S
White Diamond Pearl/Parchment
Bone Stock
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Fabvsix

How many beers did your drink ?

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2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

TakeFlight

The first day I used Zaino (about a month ago) I spent a total of 6 hours as well. I've now spent a total of 14 hours over the last month (including the original 6 hours). I'm not only a freak for spending that much time on my car, but I've kept track of the time as well.

The first time around using Zaino takes the longest. After cleaning the car and using the clay bar then a coat of Z1 & Z2 and then all the other misc. details it's easy to go 6 hours. I haven't spent more than 4 hours at a time since then. The last two weekends I've only spent 2 hours each.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S - San Marino Red / Parchment - #26519
non-nav - spoiler - wheel locks - splash guards - PIAA 19169s - Zaino baby! - Pics of my car

EricL

First time -- what a bitch (I spend more than 6 hours!)

2..10th times...

Only takes 1-2 hours (quick drying when hot out). You can apply when hot. If the car is only a little dirty, a Z6-Z2 will work.

When your on the road and return with bugs, tar, and all kind of goo stuck over the car, it is nice to be able to tamp with a wet towel, then Z6 to restore the car to brand new condition.



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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 9 coats of Zaino magic

fast_daddy_car

I wasn't ambitious enough for the clay bar. Since I have silver, didn't need z5. My first treatment was z1,z2,z6,z2,z6. I always like to get at least 2 coats in the first set, just to make sure no spots were missed.

After that, under an hour to wash,z6,z2.

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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.

MarkY

How do you apply Zaino, by hand or with a waxer?

tel1sps

Holly chit man... Zaino is made in Howell NJ!!!

Road trip

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

Zapata

yeah, it did take along time. I just blasted some tunes. Went through 2 Tupac cd's, Metallica and Kittie. No beers.....cause i would've lost motivation to continue with the wash.
It does suck to go on the road the next day and have all the work covered with shit but I feel the more I take car of the car now the better it will look a couple of years down the road. Plus, it's great because it forces me to stay outside and get some sun and fresh air Most of us computer geek type ppl have been doomed to working in doors and consequently are scared to go outside.....vampire type thing I guess hehe. I don't think the wash and wax will take as long next time because this time it's just wash/dry/wax.

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

fastdriver

DON'T let the dealer TOUCH it! No wash/no wax!! That's how all the original scratches/swirls get on the car in the first place!



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fastdriver
2001 San Marino Red w/parchment interior. [*]Mudguards[*]Bra[*]No nav.[*]No spoiler.[*]Lojack[*]Four coats of Zaino Z2/Z6 and two of Z5/Z6 so far! That red is gleaming![*] Number 34331.[*]Built 3/01.[*]Bought 3/28/01
fastdriver's CL without Zaino!
fastdriver's CL with 3 coats of Zaino and the last two with 4 coats of Z-2/Z-6
Click here if Yahoo photos don't work.
fastdriver's previous cars. The 300M has Zaino.


Accept mediocrity and that's all you'll ever get!

NOVAwhiteTypeS

Your so right man, the only reason why I washed and waxed my car for the past 2 weeks in a row is because my fooken cable modem at home went down. And I went through both the new tupac cd's too.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

rgraser

Hi,

I also noticed Zaino was in Howell, NJ and sent off an email asking if they had a retail shop. Got an email back from Sal Zaino and the answer was no, they only mail order but they have a distributor in Howell that he mentioned. Here is the info:

Shore Motor Sports
6770 Rt. 9 South
Howell, NJ 07731
732-364-7997

Hope this helps...I plan on stopping in there myself in the next couple of weeks.

Later,
Bob



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2001 Eternal Blue Pearl Cl-P

tel1sps

We should see if Sal will be a sponsor at the next Acura meet. Maybe demo some products?



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.