Poll: product on wax and exterior care - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kierangu · 07-22-2005, 04:52 PM

Please make you suggestions on wax and exterior care.

Hunter399 · 07-22-2005, 05:56 PM

ZAINO

PhilS · 07-22-2005, 05:57 PM

Autoglym or Meguirs

Hornet · 07-22-2005, 07:00 PM

Autoglym

scottz5 · 07-22-2005, 10:29 PM

Zanio 3 coats today and wow!

jetmechG550 · 07-22-2005, 10:58 PM

Zaino

gtaste · 07-23-2005, 10:00 AM

Klasse, Menzerna for exterior
Spinneybeck for leather
303 protectant for trim

tima · 07-24-2005, 02:05 AM

I used Zymol on my '92 E36 and '95 M3 - sure did smell nice and was kinda fun to rub in by hand. Problem was ya had to do it every 20 minutes - didn't last long. Blitz wax on my black E39 - its a good wax.

This year I learned about Zaino for the first time and tried it on the E90 five days out from pick-up. Three coats later, wow - I'm really impressed, especially it holds up for 4-6 months like people say. Car looks better than the day I took delivery.

NaTuReB0Y · 07-24-2005, 02:32 AM

Turtle Wax? Anyone?

bzzbenz · 07-24-2005, 02:33 AM

Zaino... two coats today... Wow!

j-man · 07-24-2005, 11:17 AM

Anyone know where to get Zaino in the UK

xspeedy · 07-24-2005, 12:02 PM

I just use Klasse AIO. Easy, non-staining, and cleans/protects the paint.

gstvsn · 07-24-2005, 04:47 PM

3M Hand Glaze followed by One Grand Blitz Wax

markh · 07-24-2005, 04:51 PM

You can get Zaino in the UK from Advanced Car Products, the official exclusive UK importer.

http://www.advancedcarproducts.com

Regards

Mark

scottz5 · 07-24-2005, 06:55 PM

Here is a pic with no flash inside my garage.

bmwboy29 · 07-24-2005, 08:46 PM

Is Zaino really annoying to apply or what?

scottz5 · 07-25-2005, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwboy29

Is Zaino really annoying to apply or what?

Not with the ZFX kit. I did 3 coats in 3 1/2 hours and it is well worth it. The paint now looks very thick and deep. The darker the color the better Zanio works.

bmwboy29 · 07-25-2005, 09:39 AM

whats the ZFX kit? imjust gettin info cause I want to get some for my new baby! Im getting TiAg so I hope it will make a HUGE difference! :-)

bmwboy29 · 07-25-2005, 01:17 PM

I figured it all out guys I saw the site, now I HAVE to order it! Im going to get the ultimate kit cause nothing is too good for my baby!

BellasBmw · 07-25-2005, 02:10 PM

Ok im sure everyone has answered this question, but whats the sequence of products to use for zaino? I dont get this Z-2, Z-6..etc, whats the way to do it w/out taking hours, and to get a shiny finish w/out getting wayyyyyy into it (novice)..

UncleWede · 07-25-2005, 02:40 PM

Z2/ZFX, Z6, they are all different products within the Zaino family.
The toughest thing to learn is how LITTLE to put on. The vendor I bought from included about 10 pages of instructions, but I still had to ask some more questions.
I now (after 3 coats) think it's all that AND the bag of chips.

That first application, what with the clay bar and couple of washes, plus application of each products can make for a long day. After that, it's been cake. Wash, dry, apply the top gloss enhancer (Z6 or Z8) and wipe it down.

With the relatively new car and TiAg, you probably don't need the Z5 (swirl remover) product.

bmwboy29 · 07-25-2005, 04:29 PM

If anyone has questions about ZAINO, just look at this site and it will answer everything for you, its what helped me!

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

07-22-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
kierangu Private Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	Poll: product on wax and exterior care Please make you suggestions on wax and exterior care.

07-22-2005, 05:57 PM	#3
PhilS Private First Class Drives: 330i SE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Autoglym or Meguirs __________________ ____________________________________ 330i SE Ti silver, sports steering wheel, heated sports seats, black dakota, lumbar support, adaptive headlights, 162 wheels, bluetooth phone prep, Hi-Fi stereo, folding mirrors.

07-22-2005, 10:29 PM	#5
scottz5 Major Drives: C70 not sure what bmw to get Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,159 iTrader: (0) View scottz5's Garage	Zanio 3 coats today and wow! __________________ 06 E90 330i AW/Black/Poplar, 6MT. ZPP, ZSP, and Heated Seats, V1 hardwire, 15% tint. debadged. SOLD

07-24-2005, 02:05 AM	#8
tima Custom User Title Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	I used Zymol on my '92 E36 and '95 M3 - sure did smell nice and was kinda fun to rub in by hand. Problem was ya had to do it every 20 minutes - didn't last long. Blitz wax on my black E39 - its a good wax. This year I learned about Zaino for the first time and tried it on the E90 five days out from pick-up. Three coats later, wow - I'm really impressed, especially it holds up for 4-6 months like people say. Car looks better than the day I took delivery. __________________ tima get off the phone and drive

07-24-2005, 02:32 AM	#9
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jungle Posts: 6,522 iTrader: (9)	Turtle Wax? Anyone? __________________ 2006 330i E90: Jet Black Automatic Schestamatic Steptronic Six Speed Transmission

07-22-2005, 05:56 PM	#2
Hunter399 Major General Drives: 08 E92 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,300 iTrader: (25)	ZAINO

07-22-2005, 07:00 PM	#4
Hornet First Lieutenant Drives: E92 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 385 iTrader: (0)	Autoglym

07-22-2005, 10:58 PM	#6
jetmechG550 Private First Class Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Zaino

07-23-2005, 10:00 AM	#7
gtaste Enlisted Member Drives: E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Klasse, Menzerna for exterior Spinneybeck for leather 303 protectant for trim

07-24-2005, 02:33 AM	#10
bzzbenz First Lieutenant Drives: 325i Jet Black Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 364 iTrader: (0)	Zaino... two coats today... Wow! __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|

07-24-2005, 11:17 AM	#11
j-man Enlisted Member Drives: 320D SE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where to get Zaino in the UK

07-24-2005, 12:02 PM	#12
xspeedy Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	I just use Klasse AIO. Easy, non-staining, and cleans/protects the paint.

07-24-2005, 04:47 PM	#13
gstvsn New Member Drives: 325, Jet Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	3M Hand Glaze followed by One Grand Blitz Wax

07-24-2005, 04:51 PM	#14
markh Private First Class Drives: BMW 325iSE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	You can get Zaino in the UK from Advanced Car Products, the official exclusive UK importer. http://www.advancedcarproducts.com Regards Mark

07-24-2005, 06:55 PM	#15
scottz5 Major Drives: C70 not sure what bmw to get Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,159 iTrader: (0) View scottz5's Garage	Here is a pic with no flash inside my garage. Attached Images __________________ 06 E90 330i AW/Black/Poplar, 6MT. ZPP, ZSP, and Heated Seats, V1 hardwire, 15% tint. debadged. SOLD

07-24-2005, 08:46 PM	#16
bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	Is Zaino really annoying to apply or what?

07-25-2005, 09:39 AM	#18
bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	whats the ZFX kit? imjust gettin info cause I want to get some for my new baby! Im getting TiAg so I hope it will make a HUGE difference! :-)

07-25-2005, 01:17 PM	#19
bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	I figured it all out guys I saw the site, now I HAVE to order it! Im going to get the ultimate kit cause nothing is too good for my baby!

07-25-2005, 02:10 PM	#20
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	Ok im sure everyone has answered this question, but whats the sequence of products to use for zaino? I dont get this Z-2, Z-6..etc, whats the way to do it w/out taking hours, and to get a shiny finish w/out getting wayyyyyy into it (novice).. __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

07-25-2005, 02:40 PM	#21
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner Drives: E90 325i Arctic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,889 iTrader: (0)	Z2/ZFX, Z6, they are all different products within the Zaino family. The toughest thing to learn is how LITTLE to put on. The vendor I bought from included about 10 pages of instructions, but I still had to ask some more questions. I now (after 3 coats) think it's all that AND the bag of chips. That first application, what with the clay bar and couple of washes, plus application of each products can make for a long day. After that, it's been cake. Wash, dry, apply the top gloss enhancer (Z6 or Z8) and wipe it down. With the relatively new car and TiAg, you probably don't need the Z5 (swirl remover) product.

07-25-2005, 04:29 PM	#22
bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	If anyone has questions about ZAINO, just look at this site and it will answer everything for you, its what helped me! http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc