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Old Jan 8, 2001 | 06:48 AM
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Since silver seems to be the most popular color (and rightfully so), I thought I'd ask about types of wax as they apply specifically to this color. I remember reading one persons views of zaino and how it shined briliantly on silver, but seemed to hide some of the metal flake effects. I wonder if people might comment on the products they have chosen for a silver finish and why.
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Old Jan 8, 2001 | 07:14 AM
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I use Zaino on silver and don't think it hides anything.
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Old Jan 8, 2001 | 07:19 AM
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I use the Zaino on my silver/black and love it. It takes only a very little away from the "metal flake" look and is still very noticeable. The result is a beautiful mirror-like finish while preserving the metallic look of the paint. It is great stuff!
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Old Jan 12, 2001 | 08:34 AM
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Here's a recent pic, 3-4 applications of the Z-2 and Z-6 Gloss Enhancer:


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Old Jan 12, 2001 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I ordered the Zymol starter kit and was planning to try that, but maybe I should rethink my decision. We're not talking big bucks here, but I'd hate to put something on my car and then find out it precludes something better later on. Maybe at some future meet, I'll get a chance to see first hand what these products look like and I'll be better able to decide.
Again thanks for the responses.

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Old Jan 12, 2001 | 11:54 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by VA S2K:
[B]Here's a recent pic, 3-4 applications of the Z-2 and Z-6 Gloss Enhancer:

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Old Jan 12, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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Yeah, ya like that?? Didn't you know I have the first prototype, built in '94
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Old Jan 12, 2001 | 09:00 PM
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Dirty black pic JUST taken...



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Old Jan 13, 2001 | 08:25 PM
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A Boxster poster on the wall......For shame
Just kidding, I have the same one. not enough S2K posters.
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Old Jan 14, 2001 | 04:40 PM
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I don't know who said that the Zaino obscured the metal flake sparkle in the silver, but my experience has been exactly the opposite. The metal flakes sparkle even more with the Zaino (I've put on five coats, let each dry for 24 hours before the next went on).
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