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Re: Black Paint Scratches [airlinephoto]
by hpowders
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May 16, 2005 (1:04 pm)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 16, 2005 11:24 am)
No doubt about it. Lexus scored big in the styling department with the GS. I have yet to see one in the Tampa area. Which is good because BMW's are all over the place. This one will be a head-turner.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [statman]
by soulunder
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May 16, 2005 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: statman (May 15, 2005 9:22 pm)
Thanks much for your thorough response - this information helps considerably. I will wash this weekend using the tips I've received from this sight. I'd like my car to look show room new for many years to come. The black really is elegant, just creates a little extra work on my part.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [airlinephoto]
by soulunder
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May 16, 2005 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 16, 2005 9:36 am)
Care to recommend a car wash solution? Or does it really matter. There are zillions in the stores - just wonder if anyone has had better (or worse) results with one brand or another.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [statman]
by soulunder
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May 16, 2005 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: statman (May 15, 2005 9:22 pm)
One final car care question. What type of rag, sponge, mit, towel would you recommend washing the car with?
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Re: MSRP is a ripoff [ipsadoodle]
by airlinephoto
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May 16, 2005 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: ipsadoodle (May 16, 2005 12:01 pm)
Thats a load of bullshale- $5000 below MSRP on a hot new lexus that's been out for just a few weeks is garbage, sorry. You're wasting our time.
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For your black car ...
by phaedrus3
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May 16, 2005 (10:18 pm)
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Can't say enough about the Zaino products. My 5-year old GS looks brand new. I always wash it by hand and apply a new coat of Zaino every 6 months. Goes on super easy and looks amazing. It's not cheap, but it is worth it. I credit Edmunds for turning me on to it 5 years ago. Check the link below and browse around. You'll want Z5 for the scratches.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
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Re: For your black car ... [phaedrus3]
by airlinephoto
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May 17, 2005 (2:52 am)
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Replying to: phaedrus3 (May 16, 2005 10:18 pm)
I am also on a corvette forum and they swear by Zaino but I recall reading that its a big long process with applying it, how do you do it and how long does it take?
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Re: For your black car ... [airlinephoto]
by pat HOST
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May 17, 2005 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 17, 2005 2:52 am)
Zaino has been a hot topic - literally - in our Forums since they began 7 or 8 years ago. If you want to check it out, here's a link: Zaino Polishes/Products.
Enjoy!
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wasting your time??
by ipsadoodle
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May 17, 2005 (8:01 am)
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you dont know the truth when you hear it...my experience was exactly what I stated..why did I not buy there...because when I called my dealer in Md....he matched the deal to save my business..plus he is selling my son in law a 430 for $2500 over cost which is about $4500 under list.I am 80..a former dealer and know more than you..I spent my life in negotiations.it just takes patience and shopping...
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [soulunder]
by maxhonda99
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May 17, 2005 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: soulunder (May 16, 2005 2:14 pm)
Just about any car wash solution available in stores that is specifically designed for cars is good. But I do prefer a liquid, I try to stay away from the powder car wash detergent variety.
to wash the car, I would recommend a wash mitt.
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