MINI Cooper MINI Cooper specs
MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Forums MINI Cooper Pictures
Mark Forums Read MINI Cooper radio MINI Cooper latest news
 

Go Back   North American Motoring > MINIs in General > Detailing 101
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

Welcome to North American Motoring !
Welcome to North American Motoring,

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!


» Latest Main Topics
Go to first new post R56 Modified Intake
17 Replies, 798 Views
Go to first new post "Those Waiting for a 2012"...
by Vapok
1,975 Replies, 53,507 Views
Go to first new post OK we all own MINIs but...
by airmini
1,179 Replies, 58,597 Views
Go to first new post Lets post some GP pics
84 Replies, 5,490 Views
Advertisement

Reply
 
 
 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 10-20-2005, 08:48 PM
pauliekeys's Avatar
pauliekeys pauliekeys is offline
5th Gear
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 955
Gallery
Took the Zaino plunge

Well after reading all these post about Zaino since May I have taken the plunge. I bought the Z Kit 1 as well as some Z10 for the leather and last but not least some Z 8. Now what ! I hope to have it by saturday and will begin to apply the treatments. I will start with the wash then clay bar but from there I'm a little lost. Must I use dawn for soap or will my Zymol soap do the trick at creating a clean slate for the Zaino treatments? A little help would be very kind. "Boo" is pepper white with a black top. The black is driving me crazy with fine scratches that arn't finger nail deep but have been hard to get rid of. I'm sure the kit will come with instructions but your personal thought's would be very helpful.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-20-2005, 09:04 PM
Hartz Hartz is offline
2nd Gear
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Plymouth, MI USA
Posts: 120
Gallery
My recommendation would be use the blue Dawn, follow the instructions, and you can't go wrong. Most times that people have problems with Zaino they don't follow the directions, introduce other (non-compatible) products into the mix, or try to take short cuts. When used properly, as a system, it works great.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-20-2005, 09:15 PM
eMINI's Avatar
eMINI eMINI is offline
5th Gear
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 949
Gallery
Hartz is right. For more info, read the "Detailed Detailing Process" thread that is stickied to the top of this forum. It's well worth the time it takes to read, trust me.
__________________
eMINI

'05 MCS DS/B w/ Aero, M7 Pulley, IK22, JCW 380's, A'PEXi AFC2, H-Sport, SSR Comp's, Goodyear GSD3's, LSD, Sport/Premium/Cold Packs, Anthracite Headliner & Trim, Chromeline Interior, Black Leather w/ Red Cloth, HK Audio, UltraShield, Zaino, Huper Optik
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-21-2005, 09:11 AM
mbcoops's Avatar
mbcoops mbcoops is offline
6th Gear
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NJerz
Posts: 2,047
Send a message via AIM to mbcoops
Gallery
I really feel your pain with the black roof frustration. Fight the good fight brother...

mb
__________________

'05 MCS - CR/B

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-21-2005, 09:14 AM
Mosco Mosco is offline
1st Gear
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Macomb, Michigan
Posts: 31
Gallery
the scratches

Just be aware that none of the Zaino products in that kit will remove the scratches. The Z5 will help cover them a bit and they may look fine once you're done, but they'll still be there. If you want to remove the scratches, you'll need an actual polish to buff them out prior to application of the Zaino.

Good luck and enjoy.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-21-2005, 12:46 PM
eMINI's Avatar
eMINI eMINI is offline
5th Gear
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 949
Gallery
I have no first-hand experience with this product, but Zaino does offer a polish that is intended to remove scratches and swirls. I've heard that it's best applied with an orbital buffer instead of by hand.

Take a look: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

Or search this forum
__________________
eMINI

'05 MCS DS/B w/ Aero, M7 Pulley, IK22, JCW 380's, A'PEXi AFC2, H-Sport, SSR Comp's, Goodyear GSD3's, LSD, Sport/Premium/Cold Packs, Anthracite Headliner & Trim, Chromeline Interior, Black Leather w/ Red Cloth, HK Audio, UltraShield, Zaino, Huper Optik
Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2005, 12:46 PM
 
 
 
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Forum Jump


MINI CooperMINI Cooper PrivacyMINI Cooper Terms of UseMINI Cooper Guidelines MINI Cooper Advertising The North American MINI Cooper Community
  MINI Cooper news, forums, FAQs, and reviews for enthusiasts and owners of the North American MINI Cooper
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:19 AM.
 Copyright © 2002-2008 North American Motoring. All Rights Reserved.     Powered by vBulletin and vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin and vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
North American Motoring is an independently operated web site supporting MINI owners and enthusiastsworldwide. As such it has no official relationship with MINI USA, BMW AG, or BMW of North America.All original artwork and design is Copyright © 2002-2004 North American Motoring.
Admin Account Passwords

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2