for detailing a CL-S with Zaino products? I searched the forum and got a lot of good ideas, but didn't see a cohesive "guide" per se. May sound like a dumb request, but many of you guys sound like pros when it comes to keeping your paint and interiors protected and clean, and I want to do this car RIGHT! Plus I'm unfamiliar with the Zaino products, though I hear they are some of the best on the market.....

Much thanks!

 

Here's my post from the TL board. Pretty much tells you how to do it all.
http://www.acura-tl.com/faq/zaino.htm

 

NSXNEXT, I thank you and my car definitely thanks you.....

 

equipment i use to keep it looking in tip top shape...


the Z set i use...from left to right...ZFX, Z2 show car polish, Z6 detailing spray, Z7 car wash, Meguiar's Endurance for tires, Z5 Scratch/Swirl reducer, Z10 Leather in a Bottle, and Z18 Clay Bar in front of the Leather in a Bottle






lambskin with lotsa holes to help drain dirt easier



side u use to wash the car...holds a sh!tload of soap and water


sponge i use to do the rims...a little stiffer sponge, so it's not used on the body

 

Scooter....I need to get more Zaino!!!! Seeing those pics make me think of the spring time!!!

 

tell me about it...my updated shipment of Z should b coming in any day now...Zaino makes me think of warmer weather...and warmer weather makes me think of mounting new rims

 

 

Thanks Scooter, the pics are a big help. It's been a while since I've had a car that I can't WAIT to clean

How has the Zaino leather protctant been working for you?

 

works good...i do the leather, the dash, the consols, and even some of the black plastic under the hood

 

Chris, at least now we know where all your swirls come from.

Just kidding. Have you noticed any swirling from using those sponges? I have never had luck with them. I love the 100% cotton mitts that Viking makes.

 

the lambskin i use on the body ONLY

the rectangular sponge is for rims

 

Thanks again... nice to know it will work fine on the plastic as well.

One last Q: I just bought my car last Friday... How long should I wait to Zaino the exterior? I've heard to let the paint be for 2-3 months after purchase due to the fact it's still bonding and breathing....

 

take a look at production date found by opening the driver's side door and looking at the stickers...u'll see the month and year...chances r the car's had long enough to breathe to the point where u can Z the car now if u wanted

 

Thanks Scooter, I appreciate it!

 

yea i se the 100% cotton viking mitts too, does the zaino leather cleaner leave the leather really shiney scooter??

 

after initial application, yes...wait about an hour to let it sink in, then it'll dull out and make the leather look rich and new...in this cold, i'd suggest u blast the heat for like 20 minutes at 90 degrees so it can dry fast