imported_nihoole
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Hey all just a quick question.Do any of you know where I can mail order Zaino ZFX and 303 from the same place?Being cheapo about shipping and I usally order my Zaino from the Gloss Boss but thats all they carry.Thanks
2001 Chevy Impala
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You might be able to find a Zaino distributor that also sells 303. From what I have seen, you will have a hard time doing so, though. You can find a list of distributors at http://www.zainobros.com.
Why not just order the Zaino and buy the 303 locally? You can find it at most marine stores (Boater's World is an example), some auto parts store (Murray's), or sometimes in other unusual places. For instance, I was in the mall yesterday doing some xmas shopping. A new store called "As Seen on TV" was open, and they sell all of the infomerical stuff retail. Surprisingly, they had a large stock of 303 there.
Why not just order the Zaino and buy the 303 locally? You can find it at most marine stores (Boater's World is an example), some auto parts store (Murray's), or sometimes in other unusual places. For instance, I was in the mall yesterday doing some xmas shopping. A new store called "As Seen on TV" was open, and they sell all of the infomerical stuff retail. Surprisingly, they had a large stock of 303 there.
vettefan67
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That is definitely interesting...waxman replied with a link to www.ecklers.com and said they sold ZAINO online. I would be very surprised if this was considered spam.
imported_nihoole
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Yea and then waxman deleted his post maybe because Ecklers web site is not working.
vettefan67
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Oh, sorry Todd. Check out this thread for some info.
Eckler's site is working fine. The search function doesn't work for "ZAINO" but I navigated my way to it just fine.
ADDED:
You know, spam!
Eckler's site is working fine. The search function doesn't work for "ZAINO" but I navigated my way to it just fine.
ADDED:
You know, spam!
imported_nihoole
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I can not get the ecklers site to work.This must have been the thread that made Ron K leave?That sucks he was the best!!
vettefan67
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Ron K. will definitely be missed. I believe he is still checking his Private Messages on the forum and even reading up once in awhile. He rejoined us for a few posts when he knew his experience in the field would be of great use to us. 
vettefan67
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Short Cut [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I found 303 and Klasse in my local autoparts store. That makes it a business expense.
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Short Cut,
What local autoparts store carries 303 and Klasse?
Thanks,
Oliver
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Short Cut [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I found 303 and Klasse in my local autoparts store. That makes it a business expense.
[/b]</blockquote>Short Cut,
What local autoparts store carries 303 and Klasse?
Thanks,
Oliver
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by olivher [/i]
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Short Cut,
What local autoparts store carries 303 and Klasse?
[/b]</blockquote>
It is called Monument Auto Parts. Unfortunately they do not have a website. They have six locations in Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Antioch, Concord and Pacheco. The phone # for the Pleasanton store is 925 846 5555.
Here is a list of stuff that I have bought from them:
<ul class='bbc'>[*] Klasse AIO & SG[*] 303 Aerospace Protectant[*] Meguiar's full line of professional and retail products[*] Viper MF applicators and Cloths[*] Mother's Clay Bar kit[*] Stoner's Invisible Glass[/list]
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by olivher [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>
Short Cut,
What local autoparts store carries 303 and Klasse?
[/b]</blockquote>
It is called Monument Auto Parts. Unfortunately they do not have a website. They have six locations in Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Antioch, Concord and Pacheco. The phone # for the Pleasanton store is 925 846 5555.
Here is a list of stuff that I have bought from them:
<ul class='bbc'>[*] Klasse AIO & SG[*] 303 Aerospace Protectant[*] Meguiar's full line of professional and retail products[*] Viper MF applicators and Cloths[*] Mother's Clay Bar kit[*] Stoner's Invisible Glass[/list]
Also you might like to check out Finish Master this is a professional paint supply store that carries the full 3M and Meguiars lines. The link points to a store search for CA. Looks like you have a couple of locations to choose from in the city.
imported_rwright
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Greetings all. The following thread is based on a 2 step correction that I performed for my mother as a birthday present. The goal for this one was 80% correction as it's had a little bit of paintwork from a deer hitting it and some etching that will need to be corrected by wet sanding, which I wasn't prepared to do. I apologize for the lack of after pictures, due to the fact that I had to drive home from work (150 mile trip) to finish up the car so that it could be picked up the next day and very little sunlight was present. I will get the car cleaned up and update with more pictures. One other note, my PC XP broke as I was finishing the last quarter panel so I was unable to jewel the paint.
Wash
Car was rinsed, then treated to a Meg's APC+ @ 4:1 pre-soak, followed by a wash down with 3oz APC+, 3oz. Meg's Shampoo+ to 4.5 gallons of water.
Tires/Wheels/Wheel Wells
These were cleaned with APC+ @ 4:1, various brushes
Tires dressed with DP Tire Gel (New Formula), wheel wells dressed with Meg's aerosol dressing, plastic pieces treated with 303 Aerospace Protectant
Clay
Car was clayed with Meg's OTC clay and QD (Not Ultimate Quick Detailer but the original). Typically I use Mother's clay kit but wanted to use up what I had on hand.
Engine
Engine cleaned with Zep Citrus, dressed with CD-2
Paint
Paint was corrected using PC XP
Meg's M105/M205
Lake Country 5.5" Cyan & Tangerine Hydro Tech Pads
Lake Country 4" Cyan & Tangerine Hydro Tech Pads
91% IPA diluted 1:1
3M blue & green tape
Trim
Trim was dressed with Poorboy's Trim Restorer
LSP
Car was sealed with DP Poli-Coat followed with a Duragloss Aqua Wax wipedown
Towels
Various towels were used
Car on arrival
Interesting imprint from the body shop
Rock chip, I plan to have this fixed
She said this was concrete but I was able to chip it off with my fingernail
Cleaned the hood, keep in mind this has been in the body shop
During the clay process I ran across this section and it kind of puzzled me
This was a test spot that I performed a long time ago to show what the car was capable of, used orange ccs pad and M105 only
Now for my first test spot, M105 + Cyan Hydro Tech pad taken with iPhone
Same spot taken with Canon point and shoot
In the sun
Roof before
Afters
Remember me talking about the etching?
If you look just to the right of the garage door rail you will see the etching
Mirror before
Mirror After
Hood before
Hood After
Door handles before (They all looked like this)
Door handles after M105/M205 using microfiber pads and towels
Now onto some miscellaneous pictures
License plate area
After M205 on door, taken with iPhone and turned out as the best picture!
And a couple final shots
Well that completes this thread for now. Again, sorry for the lack of final photos. I plan to get the car cleaned up and shoot some pictures in the sun. Sadly I couldn't be there for delivery, I work 150 miles away from home. My wife called when my mother arrived and I could hear her in the background, it was funny but pleasing!
Thanks for looking.
Richard
Wash
Car was rinsed, then treated to a Meg's APC+ @ 4:1 pre-soak, followed by a wash down with 3oz APC+, 3oz. Meg's Shampoo+ to 4.5 gallons of water.
Tires/Wheels/Wheel Wells
These were cleaned with APC+ @ 4:1, various brushes
Tires dressed with DP Tire Gel (New Formula), wheel wells dressed with Meg's aerosol dressing, plastic pieces treated with 303 Aerospace Protectant
Clay
Car was clayed with Meg's OTC clay and QD (Not Ultimate Quick Detailer but the original). Typically I use Mother's clay kit but wanted to use up what I had on hand.
Engine
Engine cleaned with Zep Citrus, dressed with CD-2
Paint
Paint was corrected using PC XP
Meg's M105/M205
Lake Country 5.5" Cyan & Tangerine Hydro Tech Pads
Lake Country 4" Cyan & Tangerine Hydro Tech Pads
91% IPA diluted 1:1
3M blue & green tape
Trim
Trim was dressed with Poorboy's Trim Restorer
LSP
Car was sealed with DP Poli-Coat followed with a Duragloss Aqua Wax wipedown
Towels
Various towels were used
Car on arrival
Interesting imprint from the body shop
Rock chip, I plan to have this fixed
She said this was concrete but I was able to chip it off with my fingernail
Cleaned the hood, keep in mind this has been in the body shop
During the clay process I ran across this section and it kind of puzzled me
This was a test spot that I performed a long time ago to show what the car was capable of, used orange ccs pad and M105 only
Now for my first test spot, M105 + Cyan Hydro Tech pad taken with iPhone
Same spot taken with Canon point and shoot
In the sun
Roof before
Afters
Remember me talking about the etching?
If you look just to the right of the garage door rail you will see the etching
Mirror before
Mirror After
Hood before
Hood After
Door handles before (They all looked like this)
Door handles after M105/M205 using microfiber pads and towels
Now onto some miscellaneous pictures
License plate area
After M205 on door, taken with iPhone and turned out as the best picture!
And a couple final shots
Well that completes this thread for now. Again, sorry for the lack of final photos. I plan to get the car cleaned up and shoot some pictures in the sun. Sadly I couldn't be there for delivery, I work 150 miles away from home. My wife called when my mother arrived and I could hear her in the background, it was funny but pleasing!
Thanks for looking.
Richard
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Great turnaround you did on the Impala for your Mom, bet she was very happy!:clap: