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    Ok Peeps.. i have been looking around and seen SEVERAL different suggestions.. but i want an overall opinion on what is the best bang for the buck as far washing and waxing my car. i want somthing that is a deep wet look that will last a while.. not worried about spending a few extra $'s to make my car look good and have my paint last long..
    \"Is it suposto smoke like that?\" ~Me =)~<br /> 97 Camaro RS 30yr Ann. Edt. \"Zeros\"<br />Artic White<br />SLP CAI<br />Fan Mod<br />180 Thermo<br />3in. Catback Flowmaster<br /><a href=\"http://watershadow.net/exp626/zeros/\" target=\"_blank\">Zeros\'s @ Home</a><br />60\': 2.407<br />1/4: 15.934<br />MPH: 86.72

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    zaino or liquid glass is all i use [img]smile.gif[/img]
    97 polo metallic green v6<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/tdaddyz\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a>

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    • #3
      I've been told a coat of Meguiar's works wonders..

      although this "liquid glass" wax sounds like it deserves to be tried...
      Summer:<br />1999 Black Pontiac Firebird Coupe<br />5-speed, T-Tops, Chrome Rims, TA Hatch, Reflective Decals.<br /><br />Winter:<br />2000 Silver Grand Am GT<br />Reflective Black Badge Overlays, chrome

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      • #4
        A bit expensive, but I use Meguiars Gold Class. It gives it a nice shine, even for a white car.
        - <a href=\"http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/pics2/camaro2.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">White \'99 V6 Camaro</a> (M5, 3.23s)<br />- 3\" Borla Exaust, RK Sport Induction Lid, Fast Toys Ram Air, K&N Air Filter, !Silencer, !MAF Screen, B&M Short shifter, Manual Fan Switch, 160° Hypertech Powerstat, BMR Boxed LCAs(rubber/poly), BMR STB<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=386884&page=1\" target=\"_blank\">*My Cardomain Website*</a>

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        • #5
          You can not beat Mothers .... quality or price. In my opinion of course [img]smile.gif[/img]
          1998 Firebird w/ LS1 & A Few Mods<br /><br />Pictures--&gt;<a href=\"http://www.fad2blk.smugmug.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fad2blk.smugmug.com</a>

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          • #6
            Im a loyal buyer of meguiars (gold class)

            its a bit more than the other stuff, but its well worth it if you ask me.

            96 V6 A4 Camaro and 99 Z28 A4 Camaro
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            • #7
              Well then! thats what i been using.. i have seen the Meguyers Paint restorer 3 step method.. anyone used it yet? looks good on the bottle but then again you cant judge a bottle by its picture [img]tongue.gif[/img]

              there was yellow somthing or other posted on the board but i cant find it.. what is it and what does it do..
              \"Is it suposto smoke like that?\" ~Me =)~<br /> 97 Camaro RS 30yr Ann. Edt. \"Zeros\"<br />Artic White<br />SLP CAI<br />Fan Mod<br />180 Thermo<br />3in. Catback Flowmaster<br /><a href=\"http://watershadow.net/exp626/zeros/\" target=\"_blank\">Zeros\'s @ Home</a><br />60\': 2.407<br />1/4: 15.934<br />MPH: 86.72

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              • #8
                I prefer the Meguiar's products (I use them on my Corvette and my Camaro), but whatever you use, if you want a high quality end-result you can see and feel, make sure you clay the car first. I guarantee you will notice the difference.
                <b>Mike</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mcjoslyn\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro</a><br />Light Pewter Metallic Convertible<br />AU0,A31,C60,DG7,F41,GU6,K34,L36,M30,T82,T96,UN0<p ><b>If it can\'t be expressed in figures, it is not science; it is opinion.</b>

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                • #9
                  I've been using something called Nu-Finish. It's a polish rather than wax, and it lasts for quite some time. It's in an orange bottle for $5 at walmart. I'm not the most experienced person with waxes and all, but my grandfather swears by it and he's used everything through his years of owning cars.
                  AIM: Alientr8tr<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/583450\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Camaro 3.8L</a><br />Flowmaster 80-series, !FRA, Eibach Springs, KYB AGX, SLP sway bars, 3.42/LSD, Wings West kit, Z06 Motorsports, Silverstone Metallic paint<br /><a href=\"http://www.shift5.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shift 5</a> - My Band

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                  • #10
                    Hey how ironic I was about to mention Nu-Finish. It's great stuff I use it every year and it REALLY shines. They used to sell in on infomercials.

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                    • #11
                      ZAINO all the way, but the only downside is price but like i say, you get what you pay for. and you cab go to camaroz28.com and they are alot of help.....thats how i got into it and everyone uses it over there
                      old car: 1995 blk camaro convt<br />mods: flowmaster 80 series, moroso cai, ASP pullies<br />NEW CAR: 1994 red camaro Z28 A4<br />mods-Moroso CAI, Hypertech coil, LT4 KM,<br />LT4 hotcam, LT4 springs, 30lb SVO, madz28 tune, built 4L60E, 2600 stall, and hooker catback

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                      • #12
                        zaino... 'nuff said.
                        <b>1 of 382!!</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/24kbird\" target=\"_blank\">98 Sport Gold Metallic Firebird A4</a><br />--------------------<br /><a href=\"http://www.fbodyv6.com\" target=\"_blank\">Fbody V6</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.scfyb.com\" target=\"_blank\">SCFYB</a>

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                        • #13
                          Ok there are a few choices, but after you wax your car and need to wash it two days later what do you use that will not strip the wax off??

                          also Mcjoslyn said :"make sure you clay the car first" What the Hell does that mean?????????

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                          • #14
                            i have used meguiar's and it looks fine, but it really lacks the durability i want. i dont have time to wash and wax every weekend.

                            i do like nu finish. it will last for months so i can just wash/wax about once a month. its not as shiny/bright as other waxes.

                            also tried liquid glass at one point. it wasnt as glossy as nu-finish. it was fairly durable though.

                            recently i tried prestone's 'high performance' synthetic wax (rated in consumer reports as durable and high gloss). i think it goes on and comes off better than nu-finish (its a little thinner this seems to help during the wax/polish phase). i does seem more glossy but its difficult to tell on a pewter metallic car.

                            one day i might get around to trying zaino. mail order is such a hassle.

                            (and yes, you should probably use a clay bar before using one of the above polishes. they have no abrasives. you want your paint clean and smooth as possible).

                            [ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: chas ]</p>

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                            • #15
                              if u want something that looks damn good and lasts a REALLY long time buy Zaino, its way worth the extra dollars, one application will last 6 months to a year, its awesome stuff..
                              <b>Black</b> 1998 Pontiac <i>Firebird</i> A-4 swap<br />271.4rwhp/259.4rwtq NA<br />13.30@102.44 <br /><a href=\"http://www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98\" target=\"_blank\">www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98</a>

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