usc

Looks so shmoooooze. Looks as though if you nail a bug at 80mph, it'll just glance right off cuz it's so polished.

JoganJani

TBone2004, they stay away for awhile. I've not noticed any serious swirling on my NBP. I've been keeping it Zainoed since I bought it. Also, as you said I did take the picture before I dressed the tire. I'll take some more pictures this weekend and will post.

TBone2004

How long did it take you start to finish? My wife (yes, your car was my only discussion at dinner) was saying - in that wife tone - how long did it take - was he out there for the entire weekend, blah, blah, blah

Never did the Zaino process before - I know nothing about it - how long to do and how long last - given an occassional rain etc?

thanks - it really looks unbelieveable, I have shown more people your car than I can count. I'm thinking my '02 TL (black) could use some of that when I get done with my 04 Anthracite TL.

JoganJani

The first time I did it in Jan, 3 weeks after bought, it took me 7 hours. Since I was new to the process and did it first time and had done 4 coats. This time when I took the picture, it took me two hour to do washing, claybarring, Z2, Z5 and Z2 again. Excluding the wait time of 30mins in between the coats, and I did it over two days. First day I washed and claybarred and slapped one coat of Z2 1 hour and next morning did remaining for 1 hour.

Do it man it's fun and is very satisfying to see the results and get compliments whereever I drive. Worth it.

Casper42

Stupid Zaino Newb question for you joganjani, How do you know if your Clear Coat or "normal" paint?

I have a TL on order and I am trying to private party a 98 Civic EX. I was thinking of getting some Zaino now, and getting a few coats on the civic to help its appeal, as well as let me practice since i've never used the product before. If the Civic has a Clear Coat, I'm just going to buy the $80 kit to start with.

PS: What would you reccomend (#-#-#-#-#-#) for an abused paint job , as in never had much care aside from washing? It has alot of little scratches in the paint (black) and I took it in for a professional Waxing a month back but they didnt get rid of hardly any of the scratches.

JoganJani

All the cars sold recently are clear coated on top of paint. You can zaino civic. Buy the $80 kit and it will suffice.

For abused paint job, how abused it is? If you have a paint scrapped, Zaino will not help hide it. However, to protect whatever you have, you need to dawn wash then claybar and then Zaino. Read the thread I posted below. It also have a link to vffr1's more detailed Zaino process. All the best.

http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81775

casooner90

Nice job.

For everyone, is this the first new car that you wax on regular basis? My wife thinks I've gone brain damaged because I wax my '04 NBP TL so often. But, the reward is so sweeeeeet.

One item of a note - I'm starting to see the plastic at the bottom of the car fade a little. Anyone else?

GunnmeTaLCURA04

ok you did like 8 steps.. meaning you did the whole car like times... doesnt that take up like 4 hours.... and why do u have to do all these.. can u just buy one waz component and do it once and take off? or will something happend to the paint? just curious.. i am really lazy and have been thinking of even paying 165 for wash, detail inside and wax...and even the leather conditioner..

anthracura

As a new Zaino zealot, I wholeheartedly swear by their products. Nothing beats it. Take the time and do it. It took me about 7 hours to do my Anthracite TL and it looks amazing. Plus, you only do it once every 4-6 months so what is 6 hours in the long run? Also, I have noticed that once you have applied it, dirt doesn't like the car anymore. Even it if does get dirty, one quick wipe with a damp microfiber towel and it is clean again.

Case in point, yesterday I got hit with a bird's lunch. I was bummed because my previous car was nailed with a major nuclear bird crap once and it bubbled the paint so since then, I fear birds. Upon closer inspection, the crap had nothing to adhere to! I literally just wiped it with a dry microfiber towel and it came off like dust. It was crazy!

Also, follow joganjani's advice. He is the master.

A

PS. My process was dawn/dawn/clay bar/dawn/wash with Z-7/dry/Z-2/Z-6/Z-2/Z-6/Z-2/Z-6. (My wife thought I was nuts until I also did the process on her car.)

varanelli

Pretty impressive.

JoganJani

When I did first time it took 7 hours. To do it again it's matter of 4 hours every 5-6 months and weekly wash with Z6 spray is about 30 mins. It's worth the effort. If you are lazy you can take it for $165 for detailing but you never know what they use to wash and wipe your car. With NBP I'm very particular about what to use to wash, dry and detail and linear motions than rotations to avoid swirls.

GunnmeTaLCURA04

ok thanks..... will do.

JetJock

Christ...even the glass is shiny!!!!! Nice Job!!!!!

the catalyst

how do u like the clear bra on the black car. i would love to see some pictures of it if u have any

JoganJani

Very inconspicuous. My friends did not notice it untill I pointed them out. However, it is more noticeable on black than on any other color. I'll try to get some pics and post it here. I've two pictures of some other black car sent to me by Jeremy of invisiguard who installed clear bra on my NBP. PM me and I'll send you.

shawn744

BTW guys, how long does it last?....does it protect from tar, bugs, and dirt?....the water does bead up on the car right?....i use Zymol, it kicks ass but i hear a lot of people using Zaino too. car looks hottt.

JoganJani

shawn, it lasts for about 5-6 months and then you slap couple of coats again. It will protect from tar, bugs and dirt as good as any polish will. The best thing to make sure is these contaminents do not stay on paint for long.

Jerky

DUDE, you can park this thing at the mall and all the girls will rush you, cuz they can do their makeup in the doors

fantastic job... just amazing

JoganJani

Thanks Jerky. Actually it's due for another couple of coats since I posted this. Thanks for making this alive again

PS: Check you PM I replied to.

Acuraluvr

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how much is that zaino??? i saw some at autozone, reg wax for 12 bucks!!!(got gold class instead for 7 darn itmeguires)

JoganJani

Acuraluvr, Zaino is a system you get a starter pack for about $80 I uess. Inidvidual items are priced differantly. Visit zainobros.com for more info.

J RIDE 81

Wow!!!

MrGQDieselNY

nice nice

RMATIC09

Damm, that looks fucking sweet!, How long does it take you to do all that ?i havent waxed/detailed my car since i picked it up off the lot, (6~ months ago, i do wash it weekly though)...im taking it someplace to get it done, what do u recommend i tell them in terms of a full detaling job?

JoganJani

Thanks Rmatic09, for the first time it took 6-7 hours now it takes me about 3-4 hours every 5-6 months. I'd say get it done ASAP since you've not sealed the paint yet. Also, I've never taken my car out for detailing so would not know what to recommend for the job done out. Actually it's pretty easy to do it yourself if you can spare some time and effort. Drop me a PM and I'll point you on this board to get further tips. Also it's very satisfying to do the job yourself.