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Rep, let's keep it a secret just between us that (clean, slick) CR/B's are the Quickest MINI's :smile:. Seriously though about that addiction, have you held your bottle of Z6 up to a bright light, to try and gauge when to order some more?

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Zaino your wheels?

My Zaino kit was delivered to my office today. I will be doing the entire process sometime this weekend. I am really looking forward to the process and results.

I do have one question. Do you/have you/should you wax your allow wheels as well?

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My Zaino kit was delivered to my office today. I will be doing the entire process sometime this weekend. I am really looking forward to the process and results.

I do have one question. Do you/have you/should you wax your allow wheels as well?

Thanks,

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Hey neighbor,
Concerning wheel waxing - I got silver V-spokes, and yes I did Zaino those puppies. I do admit to wondering what the heck they're "made of" though (that's to your mention of "alloy wheels" in your post).

Additional fuel for thought: I have a hunch that I should be cleaning them with something milder than Eagle1 Wheel & Tire Cleaner, after putting the Zaino on. I bet the first time I cleaned the wheels after Zaino, I de-Zaino'd them with that (strong-ish) wheel cleaner .

One thing for sure, after waxing, cleaning is easier and quicker.

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My Zaino kit was delivered to my office today. I will be doing the entire process sometime this weekend. I am really looking forward to the process and results.

I do have one question. Do you/have you/should you wax your alloy wheels as well?

Thanks,

M
I have been using a product named "Wheel Wax" on my wheels. This makes keeping them clean easier. Brake dust doesn't appear to collect as lustily and the amount of dust that does collect wipes off easily. Do a search for "Wheel Wax" you can find it for around $15 a jar.
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Rep, let's keep it a secret just between us that (clean, slick) CR/B's are the Quickest MINI's :smile:. Seriously though about that addiction, have you held your bottle of Z6 up to a bright light, to try and gauge when to order some more?

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That's SO inaccurate

Do what I do -- weigh the bottles before and after each usage, and keep a running log to best anticipate refill dates. I keep a reference chart of average delivery times to my address from Zaino central, all listed by time of day/day of week :-)

NOT!

Seriously, just getting ready for my first Zaino experience tomorrow. Getting butterflies..mostly from the thought of claying, and hoping all the bug bits come off the clear bra.

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never waxed my dark grey/black 2003 s yet - only 5k miles and soon getting out of the storage. What should I use for zaino products. Where is the best place to order?
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It looks very nice. Now what next? Drive it and get it dirty, then clean all over again... hehe - it's fun caring for your Mini.
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never waxed my dark grey/black 2003 s yet - only 5k miles and soon getting out of the storage. What should I use for zaino products. Where is the best place to order?
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MMMMMmmmmmmmmm... Zaino

Threat of rain kept me from z5 but it did not stop me from a tender wash with Z7 followed up by an application of Z8 (just got this. supposed to be better than Z6 - of course, how can anything be softer than a babies behind anyway?) 303'd the trim as well after these pics were taken
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Claybar'd the whole car after all...

Well, we finally had a nice day today...and in between prepping & painting my daughter's room, I did my Zaino app. Timing worked great

I was originally just going claybar the boot only, but then I figured what the hey and did the whole car...after all it's not large car.

I'm glad I did...as I went over the entire car, I found little things here and there so now I'm a happier camper that I claybar'd the entire car. I did two Z5 coats, and two Z2 coats...figure I'll do more Z2 coats next weekend (weather permitting).
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