i plan on getting the cl-s soon, should i zaino it right from the dealer? how often after that does it need to be done? also, i dont have the time to hand wash it every weekend, so i plan on going to the car wash, what effect does this have on the zaino if any? should i even bother using zaino in that case? bare with me im new at this whole car thing. thanks

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2001 cl maybe s in august

 

1. You can Zaino right away -- the old "wait" for a while before waxing, doesn't apply. Dawn the car, clay it, and apply the Z1/Z2 or Z1/Z5 depending on your needs.

2. If you are NOT going to hand wash the car, you need Zaino even more. Find a car wash that is at least a "real" hand car wash. Check out the cars that go there (see if top line cars or junkers are being done). Then see if the people washing the cars have "stack" of clean towels. If you see someone using one or two towels for the whole car with that stupid bottle of yellow cleaner -- find yourself a new car wash. If you go there, you will end up with scratches and you will never keep up with the damage that these morons will do to your car's finish (and the Acura doesn't have the world's toughest finish -- sorry).

3. Bother with Zaino -- the car's paint will need all of the help it can get, and I have had rocks and all kinds of stuff knocked into the car. The stuff really helps keep the car in good shape. The first session is a bitch, but if you put on a ton of coats, you will find that road crap will wipe right off the car (well, at least it does on mine, but I'm on coat 10 and I use a ton of Z6 to keep the paint slick.)

If you are willing to find a good hand car wash (there are places that will do a "real" hand wash for more $$$) and use the Zaino, you will save yourself a lot of grief.



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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
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

I agree with EricL! Use the Zaino! You won't regret it. Click on my links below and take a look.



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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
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fastdriver's previous cars. The 300M has Zaino.


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

 

My car comes in at the end of the month, and
my Zaino is going to arrive at my Condo before the car does.

I might just bring my towels to the dealer and zaino it right there!

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'01 Aegean Blue CL S-Type w/ Nav(coming soon!)

 

Did everyone use the clay bar?

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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.

 

ZAINO RULEZZZ !!!!!

Yes, use the Claybar.
It makes a world of difference, even on a NEW car.

Shawn S



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2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
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