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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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I am curious as to what would be a good all in one car cleaning/waxing product for an alpine white 500i.

Also, what are good products for cleaning the interior/leather/carpet and windows as well?

I've heard a lot about Zaino...If I go with them, what products do you guys suggest?

Should I do a full detail job once I've taken delivery of my car?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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for waxing i personally use meguiars unless i take my car to someone to detail/wax it when im feeling lazy. ive heard a lot about zaino but i never got a chance to try it, but the results look amazing and it is highly recommended. for the interior i usually just wipe it all down until its clean with armor all wipes, and just windex on the windows. gets the job done. good luck
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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NC23' post='430118' date='May 31 2007, 12:18 AM
I am curious as to what would be a good all in one car cleaning/waxing product for an alpine white 500i.

Also, what are good products for cleaning the interior/leather/carpet and windows as well?

I've heard a lot about Zaino...If I go with them, what products do you guys suggest?

Should I do a full detail job once I've taken delivery of my car?
check out some of my past posts or some of tachyon's past posts regarding zaino. use the serach function.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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I've been using Zaino for years and it really has one of the best reflective shines I have seen, considering I've used almost everything that is available on the market...It is all I use.... But, the trade-off is that you have to like waxing your car, because I tell you, you have to be in shape and determined to wax when you do Zaino.

For black,grey,etc. the shine really differs in the product applied. But for Alpine White, I honestly think it doesn't matter what you use.... As long as it's easy to apply and lasts (beads) for a long time. I would definitely recommend to you Klasse (AIO + SG). Both bottles will last you 2+ years if you wax once every 2 - 3 months. This should do the trick... Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='432219' date='Jun 5 2007, 04:19 PM
I've been using Zaino for years and it really has one of the best reflective shines I have seen, considering I've used almost everything that is available on the market...It is all I use.... But, the trade-off is that you have to like waxing your car, because I tell you, you have to be in shape and determined to wax when you do Zaino.

For black,grey,etc. the shine really differs in the product applied. But for Alpine White, I honestly think it doesn't matter what you use.... As long as it's easy to apply and lasts (beads) for a long time. I would definitely recommend to you Klasse (AIO + SG). Both bottles will last you 2+ years if you wax once every 2 - 3 months. This should do the trick... Hope this helps.


Thanks. that does help. What do you guys think about Rejex?

I ask because I don't mind doing all the work, but I would much prefer an easy process since I greatly enjoy my free time on the weekends. I would hate to have to devote 8 hours just on my car. I hear that rejex is a good all in one. I haven't heard too much about Klasse
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='430124' date='May 30 2007, 09:31 PM
for waxing i personally use meguiars unless i take my car to someone to detail/wax it when im feeling lazy. ive heard a lot about zaino but i never got a chance to try it, but the results look amazing and it is highly recommended. for the interior i usually just wipe it all down until its clean with armor all wipes, and just windex on the windows. gets the job done. good luck

+1 for someone else to washing the car.

but for me, when I had free time, meguiars and mothers were my products of choices.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NC23' post='430118' date='May 30 2007, 11:18 PM
I am curious as to what would be a good all in one car cleaning/waxing product for an alpine white 500i.

Also, what are good products for cleaning the interior/leather/carpet and windows as well?

I've heard a lot about Zaino...If I go with them, what products do you guys suggest?

Should I do a full detail job once I've taken delivery of my car?
I never used anything but Carnuba and Carnuba wax cleaners. They worked good, but that was before I discovered RejeX. I would lean toward the Rejex or Zaino. The Carnuba had a deep shine, but did not last nearly as long and after the third or fourth wash job, I would expect the polymers to outperform.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NC23' post='430118' date='May 30 2007, 11:18 PM
Should I do a full detail job once I've taken delivery of my car?
Go ahead an enjoy the car for a while before doing a full detail. Hopefully your dealer will do a good job getting it all clean and shiny, and that should last you 4-6 weeks.

At that point the best easy-to-use stuff is either Klasse All-In-One or Zaino AIO. Both do a good job cleaning, polishing and protecting the paint. Both will bead well for 6-8 weeks, easy. If you want more pop, both systems have a second step to get that fresh-from-the-showroom look. Klasse's Sealant Glaze and Zaino's Clear Seal add extra protection and shine.

You should also get a quick detailer such as Zaino's Z-6 (or Z-8) or Finish Kare 425. Use these post-wash to keep the shine going longer.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='433683' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:43 PM
Go ahead an enjoy the car for a while before doing a full detail. Hopefully your dealer will do a good job getting it all clean and shiny, and that should last you 4-6 weeks.

At that point the best easy-to-use stuff is either Klasse All-In-One or Zaino AIO. Both do a good job cleaning, polishing and protecting the paint. Both will bead well for 6-8 weeks, easy. If you want more pop, both systems have a second step to get that fresh-from-the-showroom look. Klasse's Sealant Glaze and Zaino's Clear Seal add extra protection and shine.

You should also get a quick detailer such as Zaino's Z-6 (or Z-8) or Finish Kare 425. Use these post-wash to keep the shine going longer.

Thanks, I actually have narrowed down my choices to zaino and klasse. Klasse seems a little easier to use.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='433683' date='Jun 8 2007, 10:43 PM
Go ahead an enjoy the car for a while before doing a full detail. Hopefully your dealer will do a good job getting it all clean and shiny, and that should last you 4-6 weeks.

At that point the best easy-to-use stuff is either Klasse All-In-One or Zaino AIO. Both do a good job cleaning, polishing and protecting the paint. Both will bead well for 6-8 weeks, easy. If you want more pop, both systems have a second step to get that fresh-from-the-showroom look. Klasse's Sealant Glaze and Zaino's Clear Seal add extra protection and shine.

You should also get a quick detailer such as Zaino's Z-6 (or Z-8) or Finish Kare 425. Use these post-wash to keep the shine going longer.
I think you or I should work for Zaino! LOL!

My choice here would be the Zaino line.
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