Recent content by JimO

I applied my 10th and last coat of Zaino (7 coats of Z5; and 3 coats of Z2) on March 3rd, 2002. I would like to start from a clean slate as I would like to prep the paint better. My car is parked outside 24x7 and has been washed regularly. I read about using isopropyl alcohol to wash it...

I've read good reviews about Stoner Invisible Glass on Autopia, so I was really happy to see that Kragen has a mail-in rebate offer that makes your purchase of Invisible Glass practically free. The latest Kragen ad says: "Invisible Glass Clean or Trim Shine" Our Low Price $3.99 Mail-in Rebate...

This was basically a 4 day project for me. Our 1994 Montero SR previously had Meguiar's Gold Class wax on it, now it has Klasse SG x2. It was getting late and the sun was going down when I took these pics, so these were the best shots I could get. Thursday after work: Dawn wash and clay...

Last night, I Dawn washed then I clayed the Montero. I noticed very light swirls, but only noticeable at certain angles. I currently have a bottle of Meguiar's Clear Coat Prep and Swirl Reducer . I plan on using that Meguiar's Swirl Reducer tonight as I need to use that bottle up and I have...

I've done a few cars and it seems that when it's time to buff off the Zaino, Klasse, or Blackfire, I'm not really buffing anything off because you can't see the dried haze. When I apply the product, it seems to disappear and I'm not quite sure if the product is on the car or back on the...

I used Klasse for the first time on my uncle's red Acura Integra. He really like the new look of his car. He said that the color changed to a lighter hue or a brighter red. 1. Dawn wash really made the water sheet while rinsing. 2. AIO with a MF applicator pad. Every time I put on a dab...

I decided to use ZFX/Z5 on our dark green Accord. It was a windy day with the temperature around 60F. <strong class='bbc'>Removing Blackfire [/b] I followed Sal Zaino's recommendation of using Dawn to remove my 3 coats of Blackfire Protectant. While rinsing off the Dawn, I noticed the water...

OK, so I couldn't resist and wait till Friday to post this thread because I'm way too excited about this Saturday. I'm excited because...<strong class='bbc'>I'm going to be using Zaino and Klasse for the 1st time this Saturday![/b] :bounce My wife is getting tired of me reminding her that...

Pinnacle has a special offer of free shipping and every order comes with a free Pinnacle Crème Glaz. I did a search and I only got a few results. Is it not a great product, which is why they are giving it free with every order? Or is it because Souveran just dominates their product line...

I've used my Mother's Clay bar on 3 cars already, and I'd like to use it for another 3 cars that I'm going to detail. How many uses do these bars typically get? How do you guys tell when it's time to throw out the old clay an buy a new one?

Are the Viking 100% Cotton Chenille mitts going to be DISCONTINUED? I ask because I thought I had read a few weeks ago an Autopian saying he spoke to a Viking rep and they said that the 100% cotton mitts were being replaced with the "Supersoft Chenille" mitts. I might have just been dazed...

Anyone here use Simple Green as a TIRE cleaner only? I know that some members have had problems with Simple Green on alloy wheels, but no one has mentioned anything about using it on tires.

I just clayed our Accord last month before I did the Blackfire process. Now that my Zaino kit has arrived, do you recommend I clay again since I just clayed last month? I thought I read somewhere that claying should be done once or twice a year.

I have many bottles of Armor All Wipes that I'd like to trade for some 2oz samples of Klasse AIO and SG. The Protectant Wipes have 25 wipes and the Leather Wipes have 20 wipes. I have these 2oz plastic contaniners that I can send you with a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE). If you have...

1. I was reading an old post about a guy who used EF Hi-Intensity on a hood and it left the area cloudy. I'm planning on using EF HI on my door jams and engine bay. Is EF HI safe for painted surfaces? 2. IS EF HI safe on interior parts like vinyl and plastic? As you can tell, I plan on...