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      08-06-2008, 06:07 PM   #1
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Holy Nuts!!! $600?

I just made a "virtual order" for all the things I thought that I might need to have a stocked detail cabinet and it came up to $600? Holy crap! Does that sound right? Or did I overdo it like when I go to the grocery store when I'm hungry?

Aerospace Protectant - 32 oz $17.99 $17.99
All In One (AIO) - 500 ml $27.99 $27.99
All Purpose Towel - 16" x 16" $3.50 $35.00
Applicator Pad $2.75 $13.75
Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo - 500 ml $9.99 $9.99
Bold 'n Bright - 16 oz $10.99 $10.99
Concours Carnauba Wax - 6.2 oz $31.99 $31.99
Fine Grade Clay Bar - 200 g $24.99 $24.99
Glass Polishing Towel - 16" x 12" $5.99 $5.99
Grit Guard Insert $9.99 $19.98
Invisible Glass - 19 oz $5.99 $5.99
Jumbo Vent Brush $3.99 $3.99
Leather Conditioner - 16.9 oz $9.99 $9.99
pH Leather Cleaner - 16.9 oz $9.99 $9.99
Plastic Polish, Cleaner & Protectant - 13 oz $17.99
Porter Cable 7424 Starter Kit $199.99 $199.99
Quik Shine (QS) - 32 oz $16.99 $16.99
Red Foam Applicator Pad $2.49 $12.45
Sheepskin Wash Mitt $9.99 $19.98
Super Swirl Remover 1 (SSR 1) - 16 oz $15.99 $15.99
Tire Dressing Applicator $1.99 $1.99
Total Auto Wash - 1000 ml Kit $16.99 $16.99
Ulti-Mit $15.99 $15.99
Ultra Plush Two Sided Towel - 16" x 16" $5.99 $17.97
Waffle Weave Drying Towel - 32" x 25"
Wheel Sealant - 8 oz $17.99 $17.99

Is this too much stuff? I'm checking with you guys before paying.
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      08-06-2008, 06:45 PM   #2
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About right especially with the porter cable.
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      08-06-2008, 07:56 PM   #3
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I have a shed full of this crap, so yeah.
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      08-06-2008, 08:02 PM   #4
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I have a shed full of this crap, so yeah.
yeah, but if I recall you've become a Zaino cult member right? So you must believe it to be better? What about all this talk of Zaino not being a true polish? matter? or no?
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      08-06-2008, 08:08 PM   #5
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that sounds about right but I advise you purchase the car soap and mitts at walmart or a local auto store; they are cheaper than online. And if you're buying from detailedimage, there is a discount for being a forum member
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      08-06-2008, 11:49 PM   #6
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yeah, but if I recall you've become a Zaino cult member right? So you must believe it to be better? What about all this talk of Zaino not being a true polish? matter? or no?
"Zaino" is not one product. They sell various products not limited to 2 detail sprays, 3 different sealants, one "all-in-one" cleaner/sealant and one polish. I own them all and use them for various applications.

As for which is better, I've never seen the CG stuff live. I like the Zaino results and it's quite easy to put on and use. The durability is excellent and the beading is superb. The water droplet pattern of runoff on my car is unchanging and symmetrical. If I keep the detail spray on it prior to rainstorms the evaporation dirt will be minimal.

On my Interlagos Blue I have 2 layers of Z-2 and one of Z-CS currently. When I detail again (6 months after the first detail, sealants 4tw) I will do one Z-5, one Z-2 and one Z-CS after clay and likely a mild polish.

As for polish, the ZPC polish is mild and effective on small stuff, light swirls, etc. Serious swirls and marring (like on my old carbon black E46) required the Menzerna IP.
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      08-06-2008, 11:50 PM   #7
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I just re-read your list carefully; I bet you will be purchasing more MF towels after your first detail.
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lotta dough...but not really that much if you think about how clean your car will be!
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      08-07-2008, 01:18 AM   #9
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About right especially with the porter cable.
is that easy to use?
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porter cable is easy to use! bought my detailing stuff and came out 500 dollars plus i think.
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is that easy to use?
yeah
it's super easy dude
buy one trust me
I have one and you can TRY to burn the paint
but it won't burn
I didn't try this on my e92
I tried it on this hood from a auto body shop near my parents work that had oem bmw paint
it's a great product man
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      08-21-2008, 03:14 AM   #12
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is that easy to use?
I actually don't have one, but that seemed to be the bulk of his costs. I may invest in one though because my beater needs a polish badly.
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      08-21-2008, 04:34 AM   #13
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Hey some spend more than that on one tub of Zymol........
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