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    ex over vaniila moose

    I was wondering if anyone has tried this and what the results were? I am not sure if the ex will bond correctly, but from what I have read it looks like you can use ex on top of about anyting.
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    Best store bought QD?

    I recently switched from zaino to s100 and need some qd for the week until I can order something online? Suggestions? Right now I was looking at the 3m stuff or Eagle One.
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    3m smr+vm+ex+s100...

    What do you think of this process? Plan on using a pc to apply the 3m and vanilla moose. Then layer some ex and top with s100 since it is not a daily driver. How many layers of ex should I put on, I was thinking 2-3? Can't wait to get started on monday when my pads for my pc get here.
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    uv protection

    How important is this with today's modern paints? Why is it only advertised in sealants such as zaino? Or do waxes and or glazes provide any uv protection?
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    3m SMR too many times?

    How many times can you use this product before you are in danger of going through the clear coat? I am getting a pc this weekend to get out the swirls I have not been able to get out by hand and want to make sure I am not in danger of going through the clear because I have already used 3m smr...
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    which cma pc pad for s100 sec?

    Just as the subject states? I was thinking wither the white or grey foam pad?
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    making the switch zaino to s100, more questions

    From the feedback in this thread I made the switch to s100. link I went to the Harley Davidson shop in my area yesterday and picked up a bottle of s100 sec and a jar of s100 wax, the best part it was 20% off. So far I have been using meguiar's 82 swp by hand to remove any swirls and then...
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    Carnauba newbie

    I have used zaino for about 2 years on my black trans am. I am going to try some carnauba as I am not totally satisfied with the results the zaino is giving me on black. I have a few questions though. The paint is in very good condition, I only need to use some smr in a couple places. So do...
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    Frustrated- Zaino with Black (long)

    Here is my problem: I have a black trans am. It has had nothing but zaino and lots of it from day one. I ordered the car and it was not touched by the dealer. The car is garaged and is a weekend driver. I only wash the car a couple times a year as it rarely gets dirty. I use z6 and a...
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    Zaino experts

    I am doing a presentation for a marketing class on zaino, mostly the marketing of it and how there is no flashy advertising, not sold in stores etc, but how it has been a very succesful product. I have a couple questions 1. How long has zaino been available? 2. On average, how long does...
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    autoglym

    Has anyone heard of this stuff and is it any good? Someone brought it up on another board and I had never heard of it or heard of it mentioned here.
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    washing mf towels

    Do you guys use warm or cold water to wash microfiber towels? Does it matter?
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    wax shop safe cut...

    swirl and haze remover? Has anyone used this stuff? How does it compare to 3m swirl remover?
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    zaino on the new gmc envoy

    Did the zaino routine on the new envoy today. Dawn wash, claybar,3 coats of z5 with z6 inbetween each coat. Came out pretty good. Hopefully tomorrow the sun will come out and I can get some shots of the metallic paint in the sun.
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    hard water spots on windows

    What can I use to get rid hard water spots off the windows. Regular glass cleaner does not get all of them out?
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    help with clay bar

    I am having problems with the claybar. I am using zaino and when it do a small section it leaves the finish almost dulled and marred? What am I doing wrong? Also should I cut the bar up into small pieces or should I use the whole thing as one and just keep folding it over?
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    zaino before winter on new car

    My dad just bought a 2003 envoy, the car was built this month. Is it too early to use zaino on it? I would really like to get atleast 3 coats on it before the winter. What about claybaring the car, like I said the car was literally built last month(oct) and he picked it up on halloween.
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    3m swirl remover

    Would you suggest using this stuff by hand? If so should I apply it in a circular motion or up and down in straight lines?
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    mf towels

    I have always used 100% cotton towels to detail my car, so I am new to microfiber towels. I ordered some mf towels from pakshak. I hope they are as good as everyone says they are. My question is the following. Why do they not cause swirls, if they are polyester? I have always been told to...
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    mf towels and zaino

    Do you guys use these to remove zaino? Also where is the best place to get them, I was looking at the ones from griots garage, are they any good?
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