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Reviews Home : Detailing Clay : Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar
Ratings for this item
Instructions (3.60)
Packaging (4.00)
Ease of Use (3.20)
Residue (4.20)
Surface Preparation (4.40)
MFG Claims (3.60)
Value (3.60)

Compared to Similar Items
Instructions (3.35)
Packaging (3.52)
Ease of Use (3.95)
Residue (3.65)
Surface Preparation (3.78)
MFG Claims (3.56)
Value (3.73)

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar

From the Zaino Bros' Website:

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar quickly and safely removes contamination. Makes your paint feel smooth as glass!

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar is a pliable, synthetic detail clay bar that quickly and safely removes embedded contamination from all glass and painted surfaces. Used for years by automobile manufacturers and auto body shops, paint cleaning clay is an excellent choice for removing contamination that cannot be removed using conventional cleaning methods.

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar is non-abrasive and works like no cleaner, compound or chemical can. When used as directed, it is safe for use on all paint finishes.

Use Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar to help remove the following:

Rail dust - Tiny, sharp bare metal shavings that can adhere and embed into the paint finish and cause serious damage when left untreated. Over 70% of new vehicles are transported from the factory using the rail system. In many cases, new cars are stored near a railroad and becomes infected with rail dust.

Brake Dust - Similar to rail dust, brake dust is also in the form of tiny, sharp metal shavings. In recent years, asbestos brake pads were replaced with metallic brake pads, which are actually brake pads made from tiny metal or metallic shavings. Anytime a vehicle is braking; brake dust is disbursed into the air and onto the paint finish. Since the brake dust is now actually tiny particles of bare metal, this form of brake dust can seriously damage the paint finish when left untreated.

Industrial Fallout - A general term used for pollution and can be found in many forms. Eventually, pollution settles onto the paint finish of all vehicles and can cause serious damage when left untreated.

Tree Sap, Road Tar, Bug Residue, Paint Overspray, and Acid Rain Deposits -- These contaminants adhere to or imbed into the paint finish. Left untreated, they will cause permanent damage to your car's paint work by staining and weakening the protective properties.

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar is highly recommended as the ultimate way to clean and prepare your car's finish prior to using the Zaino Show Car Polish system.

Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar - Auto Detailing Clay System

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LOHRTBT

Summary MICROWAVE (May 11, 2004)

Reviewer's Comments

Just thought I would add a tip to you all that feel the bar is too hard and not pli-able enought. Pop it in the microwave for a minute or so and soften it up. or if its hot outside just put the container in your car with the windows up and let it get soft. Works great and no ill effects on it!

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