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**etyu** · 03-02-2008

I mainly use Zaino products.

Usually a weekly wash:

Wash wheels and tires first using Meguair's non-acid wheel cleaner, dedicated sponge and medium soft bristle brush (the one used for cleaning the refrigerator cooling coils, as they're about 9 inches long after removing the tapered tip). I use a separate small bucket for wheels.

Wash vehicle body with Z-7, using microfiber mitt, 2-bucket method, rinse with water at low pressure to effect laminar flow and sheeting, dry with waffle pattern microfiber cloth, use compressed air at 45 psi from air compressor that I use for airbrushing to blow off moisture and water from crevices and wheels, final wipe with Z-6 and microfiber cloth.

Every 3-4 months, add Z-5, Z-6, Z-2 and Z-6 again after the above procedure.

Some photos (dark coloured vehicles have the advantage of showing off the shine and reflection):

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,309 Country: Thanks: 384 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	I mainly use Zaino products. Usually a weekly wash: Wash wheels and tires first using Meguair's non-acid wheel cleaner, dedicated sponge and medium soft bristle brush (the one used for cleaning the refrigerator cooling coils, as they're about 9 inches long after removing the tapered tip). I use a separate small bucket for wheels. Wash vehicle body with Z-7, using microfiber mitt, 2-bucket method, rinse with water at low pressure to effect laminar flow and sheeting, dry with waffle pattern microfiber cloth, use compressed air at 45 psi from air compressor that I use for airbrushing to blow off moisture and water from crevices and wheels, final wipe with Z-6 and microfiber cloth. Every 3-4 months, add Z-5, Z-6, Z-2 and Z-6 again after the above procedure. Some photos (dark coloured vehicles have the advantage of showing off the shine and reflection): __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.