Zaino for Professional detailing?

**Reflections1** · 07-12-2005, 10:08 PM

Eric, You have a private message.

**SpoiledMan** · 07-12-2005, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Bill D

5StarDetailing,

Every single post you make plugs CG. It`s really beginning to smell rather spammy in here.

I like the CG`s stuff myself and was wondering the same thing. I hate SPAM though and it doesn`t matter how it`s prepared!

**Bill D** · 07-12-2005, 10:24 PM

5Star is :banned:

**buellwinkle** · 07-13-2005, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by eric77

wow they have really cheap prices on mf towels. Are they any good? $19 for a dozen just seems too cheap.

That`s actually kinda pricy and I wouldn`t pay that unless they were oversized or something. I get the Costco MF towels, 20 for $9 and they work fantastically.

**detailthis** · 07-13-2005, 09:23 AM

Does the $80-$100 dollar detail include the interior? If so I would use a economical product. A moderatley aggressive polish, something that doesn`t cause hazing or swirls and won`t cost u an arm and a leg , like #80, Optimum, or some CG products. Just top with Optimum car wax.

**SidiousXXX** · 07-13-2005, 09:37 AM

http://www.zainomobiledetail.com/intro.shtml

**imported_Sullybob** · 07-13-2005, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Bill D

5Star is :banned:

As Emril would say "BAM!"

**eric77** · 07-13-2005, 04:04 PM

I just finished doing a basic wash today and learned a few important things. First off, I need to buy leather cleaner/conditioner in bulk as well as vinly and tire dressing/conditioner. I washed a black Acura MDX in the middle of the afternoon in blazing heat and it was not fun. lol. Fortunately for me the car already had a decent amount of waterspots all around so if somehow I caused a couple of waterspots, which I don`t think I did, it is completely unnoticeable. Also, I put way too much work into a basic $30 wash. I practically did a full detail on the interior. I cant really complain though because she is now passing out my flyers to her friends and wants me to remove the swirls and waterspots sometime next week. I will probably also zaino her car since she parks it outside and really does not care for it at all. I just don`t think s100 will last long enough. I think I have a full detail lined up for tomorrow too with another customer and I havent even started passing out flyers yet!

BTW, what do you guys use on carpets? I am about to get one of those big shop vac`s and was thinking dilluted oxi clean in a spray bottle would work well.

**salty** · 07-16-2005, 10:20 AM

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BTW, what do you guys use on carpets? I am about to get one of those big shop vac`s and was thinking dilluted oxi clean in a spray bottle would work well.[/QUOTE]

Why not buy a dedicated carpet shampoo? Not too sure if Oxi-clean is the safest way to go.

**salty** · 07-16-2005, 10:27 AM

BTW i am using Z5 on alot of customers cars, with or without them knowing, because the product is coming to the end of it`s shelf life. I still charge a premium price for Z2.

**imported_mirrorfinishman** · 07-16-2005, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by eric77

I am starting to detail other people`s cars this summer for some cash and was wondering what the best route to go would be.

I have the meguiars gold paint cleaner, polish, and carnuaba wax along with scratchx, that I have used on a couple of cars that I did already. This stuff works well, but for $80-100+ I think I should be using superior products.

Eric,

I`ve posted a few links to Meguiar`s professional cleaners, polishes and waxes.

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Paint Cleaners/Compounds

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-2-1

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Polishes

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-3-1

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Waxes

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-4-1

**imported_mirrorfinishman** · 07-16-2005, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mad iX

Technique is more important than product in my mind.

Not so fast.

Technique is nothing without the right product.

**eric77** · 07-16-2005, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by mirrorfinishman

Eric,

I`ve posted a few links to Meguiar`s professional cleaners, polishes and waxes.

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Paint Cleaners/Compounds

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-2-1

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Polishes

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-3-1

Professional Automotive Appearance Care Waxes

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ro-proauto-4-1

thanks for the links. I think I have the waxes covered (s100 and meg`s gold) and I already have meg`s #9 swirl remover for now. I know I am going to need to get a couple different polishes, but I figured #9 would make for a good (safe) start. If you could only have 2 other polishes in addition to the #9 and did NOT want something extremely abrasive or risky what would you get? BTW, this would be the step before AIO for me.

Also, these polishes (besides the AIO) don`t leave behind any kind of fillers or oils so I could just apply zaijno right on top, correct?

**imported_hadboosttroy** · 07-16-2005, 07:53 PM

no you would still need zfx or z1

**eric77** · 07-17-2005, 06:25 PM

I just purchased some meg`s #80 and #83 and everything is supposed to get here by thursday. I am really mad at myself for not payin for airmail for the pc and pads because I could have started using it and making money sooner. Oh well, I`ll just have to wait and do the cars in the meantime the old fashioned way.