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Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

OK, I'll admit that the sun was coming from two different directions in the first two pictures but you can still tell what kind of difference Zaino makes on a new SS LE. This is not a commercial but I applied the Zaino products according to the Gloss Boss's instructions and got results that made me and my SS very happy. See what you think:

http://community.webshots.com/user/ssteve_35th

Oh yeah, after the Gloss Boss explained to me very carefully over the phone how to apply the various products, how not to use too much, etc., I did as she said and got good results. Not to leave any good work undone however, I then e-mailed her on my experience and, of course, included many horribly wrong things that I had done while applying the products. She said her husband had to point out the smiley face at the end of the e-mail before she recovered from the heart attack she was about to have reading my story. Hey, a guy's got to have fun!

Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :

Another Zainoholic created!!!

Congrats and wait until you get a few more coats on it, it gets even better.

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Very nice!!

Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :

Lookin' Sharp!

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

Sweet pictures! Where did you get mirror covers?

Greg

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

Greg,

The mirror covers are Colgan. I ordered them from www.autoaccessorieszone.com and they were $29.95 for the set. They are a real bear to get on the first time. It is probably like a car bra though, a lot easier to get on in the heat of summer than during the winter.

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SSteve_35th:
Greg,
The mirror covers are Colgan. I ordered them from www.autoaccessorieszone.com and they were $29.95 for the set. They are a real bear to get on the first time. It is probably like a car bra though, a lot easier to get on in the heat of summer than during the winter.

Thanks!

Greg

Posted by MOO4340 (Member # 471) on :

So, how much did you spend on the Zanio stuff and how long did it take you? Sure looks nice, but there is another that will make it look even better, last longer at half the cost and a whole lot easier to use, trust me!
RACE GLAZE: Last up to eight months, so silocons no, wax's and no silicants to sracth the finish. The more you use, the better your finish looks.
KICKBACK

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

KICKBACK,

You must really be into this RACE GLAZE stuff because I got your private e-mail about it too. Anyway, I bought 3 of the Zaino products from The Gloss Boss at
http://www.indycamaro.com/glossboss.htm

I got the Z-7 Show Car Wash, Z-1 Polish Lok, and Z-2 Show Car Polish so my total purchase was just under $30.00 (plus shipping) and I got a free applicator as a bonus.

Since it is winter time here in Indiana, I was not in any kind of a rush to do the 'shine thing' on my new SS. The biggest difference I noticed between Zaino and the Meguiars I used to use on my '95 Impala SS was that Zaino seemed to be a lot easier to wipe off. I used to resort to an orbital buffer to polish the Impala but didn't need it with the Camaro - of course the Camaro has a lot less surface area to clean and polish than the Impala did.

Anyway, thanks for your feedback. Maybe we can compare cars at Bowling Green later this year at the F-Body Gathering - we just HAVE to hit that 1000 mark. Scott S. is supposed to quit smoking if that happens and we'd like to keep him around for a while.

Posted by MOO4340 (Member # 471) on :

Thanks for the feedback, like myself, you too have tried many different products over the years to achieve just that perfect finish with the lease amount of work. Yep, I am sold on the RACE GLAZE, especially since I use it to make a living. Liked it so much, I turned my hobby into my profession, so it had better work well if I want repeat business, which has already begin to roll in. Look forward to seeing you at the Gathering, we have made reservationa at some little Bed and Breakfast right down road from the Museum.
2000SS
M-6 w/Hurst, Dark Blue Met. with Tan Leather Int., Power Ant., Billet Grille w/67'SS Emblems, Air Lid with Amsoil Two Stage Filter, 160 Temp. Thermo, UD Pulleys, All Amsoil Synthetics, GMMG Chambered Exhaust(polished) with Stock Tips, Chrome Hood Scoop Insert, Clear Park/Side Marker Lense, SLP Side Fender Decals, LS1 Sail Panel Emblems, RACE GLAZED

nly 2000 milesonn odometer since 2/15/2000: Garaged covered and smothered:

[ 23 February 2002: Message edited by: MOO4340 ]

Posted by edg35SSLE (Member # 1381) on :

Hey SSteve, nice pic's. Just received my Zaino stuff. Can't wait to get started. Question...There was some talk that the Zaino left a residue on the sides of the decals that was difficult to remove. I emailed Zaino and asked about it. Sal responded that there is not a problem with this. Did you run into this?

Posted by CamaroZL1SS (Member # 1291) on :

Nice pics!

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35th LE SS, T-tops, M6 Hurst, #1872

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

quote:
Hey SSteve, nice pic's. Just received my Zaino stuff. Can't wait to get started. Question...There was some talk that the Zaino left a residue on the sides of the decals that was difficult to remove.

Not at all. I think the main point is to use very little Z1 and Z2 product while you apply it. This was the main point Roz at The Gloss Boss made with me when I asked her about using Zaino products. I was concerned about build up around and under the edges of the clear 35th Anniversary side badge since I had that problem with the Impala SS side scripts when I was using Maguires products. Maybe I was using too much of that also. Anyway, I have not had any such problems with Zaino.

Posted by edg35SSLE (Member # 1381) on :

Thanks for your response SSteve.All I need now is a good day to start.
thanks again...

Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :

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Zaino left a residue on the sides of the decals that was difficult to remove

This can happen...it used to happen to me when I first started using Zaino. It happens when you apply the polish over the emblems and the raised emblems kind of scrape the applicator pad as you swipe it across which leaves polish around the emblem, which then dries. If you don't get it off and then you continue to use the Zaino, it will build up, obviously. The same effect will likely happen with any polish or wax. The main thing is to make sure you wipe carefully around the emblems and if you don't get it all, you can always go back with some Z6 and get it off, no matter how long it's been there.

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