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      06-28-2005, 09:28 AM   #15
UncleWede
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While Zaino is called a "polish" it does not remove anything. I think the more correct term is polymer sealant with extra optical enhancers (I may have read that on their site)
There is a surprising amount of "stuff" in/on your paint from the dealer. I watch those cars roll of the ships here in Port Hueneme, they are covered with some sort of protectant but are COVERED in salty spray. Then if they have to get on a rail car or even trucked for a distance, they do get the brake dust and rail dust all over them. I don't know how much time the dealerships spend to really clean the paint once it gets to the showroom.
Zaino really recommends (and I second) using a clay bar, even on a brand new car. Then you are more sure of your starting point to protect and beautify.
I too started with the Maguire's showroom polymer sealant, but am going to get the bottle of Dawn out on Saturdy and apply a couple of coats of Z2. My kit included the Z8, will have to see how shiny it gets. The Maguires left a nice, slippery finish, but the pictures of the Zaino (and this board) lead me to believe I could get a little better.
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