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Re: For your black car ... [phaedrus3]
by soulunder
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May 17, 2005 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: phaedrus3 (May 16, 2005 10:18 pm)
Once again thanks much for all your help. Are Zaino products ordered strictly on-line?
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Save Your $$
by sapparo
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May 17, 2005 (3:30 pm)
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Zaino Schmaino. Overrated but good. FinishFirst cheaper and better (more durable, less steps, best kept secret). I e-mailed Zaino to say this product was better and they never replied back. They're afraid to comment on a superior competitor. Both are true synthetics.
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Re: Save Your $$ [sapparo]
by soulunder
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May 17, 2005 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: sapparo (May 17, 2005 3:30 pm)
Price is less of a concern than waiting for stuff to be shipped. Can you find FinishFirst in the store? Looked around earlier today; don't recall seeing that particular brand. My brother swears by Zaino (and many more on this sight), but he did mention its a three step process - a little more work than I bargained for.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [howardg1]
by statman
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May 17, 2005 (10:39 pm)
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Replying to: howardg1 (May 16, 2005 7:10 am)
Silver is very easy to maintain. I plan on bringing mine to a car wash most of the time. I would hand wash a black car. I like the black interior but it does show lots of dust, shoe marks on the sides of the doors (when you get in an out) and dirt on the mats. Even the wood trim seems to get dusty. I keep a micro fiber cloth in the car and use a california duster (small one) on the dash. I have not used any chemicals on the interior yet so I can't give you any recommendations. I have used Armor All leather care before with good results on other cars. The leather seats seem easy to care for.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [airlinephoto]
by raid10
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May 18, 2005 (4:54 am)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 16, 2005 9:36 am)
My 2006 GS430 Black/Chasmere will be arriving tomorrow May 19th. I have already found a mess grill for the front top and bottom, looks good. I plan on using the Lexus care kit with soap and wax recommended and tested by Lexus. I have also got a contact from my dealer for a detailer that uses recommended products. Cannot wait to drive it around. Does the 2006 430 require 91 Octane? link title
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [raid10]
by airlinephoto
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May 18, 2005 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: raid10 (May 18, 2005 4:54 am)
Congrats! -tell me, what's a mess grill?
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [airlinephoto]
by raid10
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May 18, 2005 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 18, 2005 6:49 am)
Follow the link embedded in my message. There is a picture of the mess grill. It basically looks like the "V" sports model grills on the Cadilac line
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Re: wasting your time?? [ipsadoodle]
by kmg68
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May 18, 2005 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: ipsadoodle (May 17, 2005 8:01 am)
"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..."
I, for one, appreciate your response and the information that you have shared. I believe that there are better deals to be had, and that it is all about how willing you are to be patient and negotiate.
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Re: Black Paint Scratches [airlinephoto]
by maxhonda99
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May 18, 2005 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 18, 2005 6:49 am)
"Congrats! -tell me, what's a mess grill? "
He/she means a wire *MESH* grille.
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Re: Save Your $$ [sapparo]
by hydroman1
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May 18, 2005 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: sapparo (May 17, 2005 3:30 pm)
I don't know much about washing Porches, BMWs, MBs, and the like. But, in my 35 years of car ownership, I have not found a better protective finish that Johnson Paste Wax. That's correct, the inexpensive stuff your grandmother used on her wooden floors. It's easy to apply, but nearly impossible to buff. In fact, I dont invest much time or elbow grease in the car's shine until after a couple of washings. Once it's done, water will bead up and roll off the car for more than a year - just like a duck's back.
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