Hey there guys...Since everyone says Zaino is an excellent product (Damn those CL's look good with Zaino) I want to try out but I have a couple of questions first.

When I first bought my car in February(2001) They applied that Customized Chemical Treatment to my car it is called "A Touch Of Class", They threw it in for around $300.00 & I was so stoked to get the car I said go ahead and do it.. But after reading what Zaino can do for the car I am like "that was a waste of money" Anyways... my questions are:

1) Is Zaino safe to apply to this "Touch Of Class" that the Dealer applied?

2) What Items do I have to purchase in order to get the ultimate protection and finish on the car?

I know that this question has been asked before but any help would be appreciated


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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

I'd get the Zaino Clay Bar (or any clay bar product) then use Z1, Z5 (if you have scratches), Z6, Z2. You can keep doing Z2 over and over with Z6 in between, but I didn't find that much improvement after I did a few coats of it.

Here's the pic after I did my Zaino last weekend:



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2001 CL-S Nighthawk Black w/ spoiler, chromed CL-S rims, and AEM CAI.

 

That's an awesome Pic of the car... Now you just need to find a better background!

 

The Zaino does look nice. I'm undecided about using the clay bar. Someone had posted that if it's used too often it can remove the clear coat. I need to find out what the definition of "too often" is. I don't think a one time application will hurt it. Hopefully they are referring to several times a year.

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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.

 

clevie,

I LOVE those CHROME factory rims.
I’ve been thinking about doing that since day one, but I’m afraid I’ll hit a curb the day after I get it done.

I second the use of ZAINO & a ClayBar.
Whatever the dealer put on the car for 300 bucks is probably GONE after a few acid rain baths & car washes.


Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

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
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

From what I've been reading, it looks like the Claybar is something that should be done once, maybe twice a year. After that, regular washing and waxing with Zaino should keep the shine!!



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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0 ** Some mods, but who cares, I want a Type-S!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum
Email: juniorbean@acura-cl.com

 

Do ya know if the clay bar is abrasive? I'm not looking to strip the top coat like ya would on an older oxidized paint.



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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.

 

Hey clevie That car looks Sweet with the Zaino on it...Damn that car shines I need my sunglasses just to see the picture


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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

clevie: I used to live in SLO. Went to Cal Poly for a couple years. I miss it up there. I bet it's hard to get a CL-S meet up there, huh? I'll be driving through over memorial weekend (in my CL-S) so maybe we can have a mini meet.

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Sid Vicious
2001 CL Type S w/ NAV in Silver | Wheel Locks | Front Plate (Mounted in the Trunk) | Mobil 1 | Polarg M6 NEW! |
1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust

 

The claybar is not abrasive its just a bit sticky which is what you want. In fact when using the clay bar you're to spray a lubricant solution over the area you are to clay. The industrial fallout on a new car is amazing to feel. Metal dusts from railroads and other pollutant sources just embed themselves into the paint. Feel it. First wash your car and with your hand rub over the washed area. Feels smooth? Sure but its not. Now wash another section with Dawn, then clay the area properly with lubricant and THEN rub with your hand again. It's so smooth you'll start to rub everywhere, everything and everybody. You'll be looking at your watch trying to calculate how'll you'll get this done in less than 3 hours. Yes Zaino is labor intensive the first time but after that its real fast to reapply. Just don't do it on a humid day.

Rob

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car