Recent content by SamIam

Last fall I put 3 layers of Ultima sealant on my car. I have a pearl white Lexus GS300 and have always thought the Ultima gave it a nice glow and at night it seemed to bring out the blue tint to the white. When I got ready for the winter, I went ahead and put 3 layers on my car, waiting...

I recently bought a blue 2005 Mercedes CLK500 that was covered in car wash scratches. Mcehanically, the car was good but the paint was covered in scratches from years of automated car washes, and not the "soft cloth" variety. No, this was nylon brush gas station car washes. After looking at...

I have been using old Pro version of the Metallic polish, which is no longer sold, I guess. I still have some, but when I run out, I either have to break into Accumulator's garage, which with his hobbies being big dogs and guns among other things, would not be advisable. :bat Therefore, I...

I just got back from Florida, where I was lucky enough to drive a Mercedes SL55, black on black. AMG did an awesome job and I now have the bug. Was looking at buy an SL but my wife informed me that we have 2 kids and so we need 4 seats. After looking around, I am looking at a 05 CLK500...

My family flew down to Florida for the weekend so I am detailing the Family Truckster, in this case, a Honda Odyssey. I have some Z5 and Z2 that I am using. I mixed up too much Z5/ZFX, as always, and have put 3 coats on already. Rather than throwing it out, I was thinking about putting it...

I have pondered and pondered till my ponderer was sore and wondered: If you spray a wax/sealant on a prepped surface, and then immediatly buff it off, can you really be sure that you have any product bonded to the surface? I can understand if you spread it around and let it dry, but if you...

Like everyone else here, I have bought lots of products, used alot, still have alot. Polishes, waxes, sealants, etc., etc.....Enough! I gave my wife a ration for looking at yet another purse, while we are getting ready to put braces on my son and possibly buy a new house with some acreage...

Accumulator, As I recall, your better half drives a pearl white A8, doesn't she? I also remember that you had an extensive process to perfect the pearl white paint, that included 1Z polishes. I have a pearl Lexus GS300 AWD and would like your tips. By the way, I do miss my A8, but...

After viewing all the good reviews for Zaino, I wanted to test it out, and after asking last week what I should get, I ordered Z2, Z5, Z6, Z8, and ZFX. Order it Friday, got it on Tuesday. Quick shipping, everything went well, great site to order from as they make available UPS info from the...

Gotta say, I really like it. I was going through a small town and saw a Carquest store, which I hadn't seen locally. With all the reports about Duragloss, I thought I'd see if they carried any AquaWax. They did, so I forked over my cash and walked out with it. Fast forward 2 weeks, I...

Guys, I've decided to take the jump and try Zaino. I am doing a friend's brand spanking new silver 350Z and have NO clue as to Z5 & Z2. What I see discussed here doesn't neccessarily jibe with what I see on their website. What I need is to provide as much protection possible for a new...

I am torn between the two and am looking for input from people who have used both. Specifically, if you have a well-prepped surface, are you really going to know the difference between the two from a looks or longevity standpoint? I have a pearl white metallic Lexus and a metallic gold Honda...

I now have 2 light color, metal flake cars, one gold (Honda Odyssey) one pearl (Lexus GS300AWD). I am thinking more along the lines of a sealant than the carnuba I used on my black cars in the past. I am using up my Glanz wax and Metallic polish and looking at evaluating some new stuff. Just...

Now that I have a new car and don't need to fix major issues, and am starting with a good finish, I want to maintain with as little harm as possible. Because the car is a pearlcoat, I am thinking sealants are the way to go, as I am looking more for reflectivity to bring out the metal flake...

I have a black 97 A8. I love the car, but there is always something breaking on it. I replace the transmission at 52K miles, on my own dime as Audi was, well, unhelpful. I have had electrical shorts, and just experienced another one, leaving my lower brake lights out, as well as the DVD...