Newbie Questions, Hello All and Great Site

[toddh]

Wow! What a great site. I'm waiting for a new Boxster S and found this site on the Boxster board. I have learned more on this site about how to take car of my new baby than I could have imagined. I have a few questions though. I've pretty much decided to use Zaino on the car (ARCTIC SILVER) cause it will be my daily driver in the summer and I hope the bugs wash off easier I used to use Malm's Carnauba on my other Porsches and liked the product, but I like the idea of uv protection. I'm kinda surprised it isn't well liked on this board but it sure seems like you guys(gals) know what you are talking about. I need to get some micro fiber towels and want to know which brand you all might recommend. Also do I use these MF towels to apply the Zaino and then new ones to buff with? Zaino Rx cotton towels. What type of water blade to buy and where to get it? Used to use 303 on the tires, any Rx? Naturally TIA
One thing though, I heard about Leatherique on the MB site and used it on 4 year old Porsche light gray leather. It was fantastic! Subsequently used it on BMW and MB leather and imho way, way, better than lexol.
One more thing, how can I locate a professional detailer who might know how to use Zaino,Blackfire,Blitz, and the like in my area?
Thanks Again Todd

[DavidB]

Hi Todd,

Welcome... glad you found us. When I started this forum I was a frequent visitor of PPBB. I waited 13 months for my Boxster. Hope you enjoy yours.

Hey, are you nuts? Turn your Boxster over to an unknown person? I think if you look in the Porsche Handbook it clearly says doing so is grounds for repo. Shame, shame, shame!

All kidding aside, good luck with your new Porsche!

db

[MikeLS]

Hello Todd, Welcome Aboard! There are plenty of Porsche enthusiasts here, so you'll feel right at home. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.

I don't think you'll find too many "professional' detailers using Zaino, Klasse, or Blackfire. If they did, they'd soon be out of business for lack of repeat customers. Most of the "professionals" using these products can be found right here!

[Short Cut]

The Zaino website has very specific intructions on the use of their products. I'm with David on this now that you found this website you will find that you can do so much yourself and achieve stellar results.

Thanks for the tip on the Leatherique where did you find it? Where are you from? Look forward to your participation.

[toddh]

I'm from Emmaus, PA
50 yr old motorhead. Will do the Box myself of course, but my wife's car?
If there was a proffesional around I might consider it!
Leatherique.com is where you'll find out all the info on their products. Hey what about microfiber towels, are you all using them for polishing? Which ones?

[Likecars]

Hey toddh, been using Z for 6 weeks now. I tried MF towels with it and found I liked terry towels better. I am currently using Koalas and Wamsuttas.

For application I tried this:
http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum...&threadid=4434

There are still plenty of uses for MF towels. I like Neatitems and YoSteves.

Welcome.

[puterbum]

How thin of coats did you get?

I used about 1/5 oz

[toddh]

Thanks, going for an Viking at the local Autozone!

[amgtorre]

I got my MF towels from http://www.yosteve.com and they're awesome. I'm using blackfire.