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Forrest · 05-26-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

i think you should post up a way to help maintain the shine. such as using the quick detailer. i didn't like washing my car every weekend, because it took too much time and energy. personally i think the time in between washes and waxes are the key. because no one is going to wash their car daily and because people need quick effective steps to help maintain their car shine.

what i do is, i use the california duster to dust off my car every night, and i use the ultimate quick detailer with microfiber towels to 1- clean off the bird poops and 2) give my car the shine it needs and the smoothness. not sure if my method is sound, but i like the results i see, and it's simple.

does zaino make a similar product like meguiars?

Yes they do its actualy Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
Description: For quick detailing between washes or a quick wipe down after washes, Z-6 enhances and maintains the Zaino look. Z-6 is so concentrated, that a little really does go a long way. By far, a customer favorite, a bottle of Z-6 should always be close at hand. For fast and safe removal of dust, water spots, finger prints, and light soil, use Z-6 frequently.
More can be read from here Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray: Zaino Store

Basicly your doing something that i am fearfull of doing, my fear is if i just use a z-6 or Ultimate quick detail in your case, i am afraid that i might actualy rub dirt onto the car. When i wash it, i am using water mixed with z-7 "uses special water based lubricants to buffer the paint from scratches, swirling, or marring. Even in hard water conditions, Z-7 produces long lasting suds that gently slide dirt, grit, and debris off your vehicle surface."

But if you really choosed to do it your method then yes you can use z-6 instead of UQD. Your method actualy does seem fine just that i am afraid to do it.

Q: Are Micro-Fiber products safe to use?

A: Zaino has been testing various Micro-Fiber products. Unfortunately, the jury is still out on them. Some of them are excellent and do not scratch. Others are terrible and definitely scratch. The quality control of these products from overseas, especially Korea, is not consistent, so you never know if they will be the same scratch-free quality. Even when using the same brand, we found the quality to be inconsistent. For now, we do not recommend using them. However, lab testing is ongoing, and we will post an update when we have more conclusive results.

NOTE: If you are already using microfiber towels, look carefully at your paint finish under flourescent light when you are using your towels. If you are not getting any swirls or fine scratches from the microfiber towels, then you are okay and can continue to use them. Remember it's better to be safe than swirly.