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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Hey, why isn't my car this shinny?? How do I get this look?
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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you gotta rub it baby! rub it like youve never rubbed before!!!!
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Hahahahaha! Oooooo a hand rub is good, lol, but couldn't I use a buffer??
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Wash it really really good. Clay bar, and then Zaino 1 which you leave on, then put one of the Zaino polishes right over the dry Zaino 1. Lot of work and use only micro fiber towels. finish with a Zaino Detailer or Maguires detailing spray. This is way too much work to do all the time but is what I do when I want to win an indoor show under the flourecent lights.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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alot of us have had good results with McGuire's wax
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Zaino, can I get that at the local auto shops?
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Before I got my Xfire I never realy bothered polishing and waxing my cars, and I never realised just how much work was involved - but the results can look very cool. I tried lots of different products and always come back to Meguires Carnuba wax. Let me hop on a plane and pop over to give you a hand, you can put the wax on and I'll polish it off!
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Steve, oh would you??? How nice! I'm just down the street from the airport!!! LOL
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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I'll even feed ya some fried chicken!!!
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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I use Maguires most of the time and it is really good, but you asked how to make it THAT shiny. whilel I love Maguires, it has let me down at indoor shows and has never come close once the fouresent lights come on. I get Zaino from an independent rep near my house. do a Google search and you shoud find them.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Here is the link for those who want their car to look like a wet piece of candy. SSB is also one of the most foviging colors on a Crossfire. It takes a lot just to make it look dirty!

I also use Maguires Canuba, but not for the ultimate shine. If you stick with Zaino it keeps getting shiner and shinier over time.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve - UK
Before I got my Xfire I never realy bothered polishing and waxing my cars, and I never realised just how much work was involved - but the results can look very cool. I tried lots of different products and always come back to Meguires Carnuba wax. Let me hop on a plane and pop over to give you a hand, you can put the wax on and I'll polish it off!
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Steve you devil you!! lol
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Deborah, Golfdude has a very good sticky in the Detail Forum regarding this:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...crossfire.html
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Steve you devil you!! lol

Stevieb..... WAX ON... WAX OFF!!!
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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OK after reading and looking at the Zaino website, I think I will have to go with the Zaino! I will let you all know how the car progresses... do some before and after shots.

Thanks for the Info!!!!!
Deb
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Deborah Walker
OK after reading and looking at the Zaino website, I think I will have to go with the Zaino! I will let you all know how the car progresses... do some before and after shots.

Thanks for the Info!!!!!
Deb
ZAINO is great stuff.
I do have to say the Meguiars new Ultimate detailer is really good, but Ziano for everything else....do not forget the Zaino leather care!
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I used this about a week ago and you know it has rained every day for the last week or so in south Florida,, it is the best i have ever used,,, and easy to do ,, the intire car in less than one hour. ofcourse wash it first. jim
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Deborah Walker
OK after reading and looking at the Zaino website, I think I will have to go with the Zaino! I will let you all know how the car progresses... do some before and after shots.

Thanks for the Info!!!!!
Deb
So Deb, If it turns out really shinny, will you make me some fried chicken next time I am in Savannah visitiing my daughter at SCAD? OR we can go to The Old Pink House. Good luck with the Zaino, I also have the leather and the rubber products.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Absolutely! I rival The Lady and Sons!!!!! NO ONE makes better fried chicken than ME!!! Trust me on this, born and raised in the south,.... LOL

I invite all who come to Savannah to contact me... we'll get together and have a Fish or Chicken Fry or at BEST LOW COUNTRY BOIL.....
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Deborah Walker
Hey, why isn't my car this shinny?? How do I get this look?
I take mine to a detail shop and for a hundred dollars yours can look like that.
 
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