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- by Theresa Fernandez, WorldofVW.com

I started using this process back in 1999 and I love this stuff! I use Zaino Brothers Show Car Polishes. I have given Newton (my New Beetle) the full Zainos treatment and to say it is incredible is an understatement. To get and unbelievable shine and smooth as glass finish read on...

To get your car ready for the Zainos Process:
(DO THIS ONLY THE FIRST TIME - USE ZAINOS CARWASH FOR WASHING AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED THE ZAINOS PROCESS)
1. Wash your car with Dawn dish detergent to remove all the old wax. Dry.

2. Use Z-18 Clay to remove all the contaminants from the paint.

3. Rewash your car with Dawn to get all the residue from the clay process removed.

NOTE: Do not wash you car with Dawn or other dish detergents for your regular washings, this is only to remove old built up wax. The clay process only needs to be done approx. twice a year.

Click image to enlarge The Zainos Process:
1. Add a light coat of Z-AIO™ to all paint as the foundation and bonding agent. Remove with clean, soft towels.

2. Apply Zainos Z2 PRO(for clearcoat) or Z3 for non-clearcoat, vintage or aftermarket paint or Z5 PRO for swirl mark problems - allow to dry.

3. Using a large, white 100% cotton bath towel buff off the Zainos polish. This first time requires a little elbow grease to buff out the polish.

4. Optional - wait 24 hours and apply Z6, then another coat of Z2/Z3/Z5. This time it should buff out easily and quickly. The more Z2/Z3/Z5 that is applied, the more the car will shine.

I recommend the Z7 car wash to enhance the process but you can use the car wash of your choice.

For detailed instructions and more information on these products, see the Zaino Brothers website, and if you have any questions, Sal Zaino is very helpful and will reply to e-mail or be more than happy to talk with you about the products.

Misc: I use Armorall Low-gloss for the dash, personally I prefer more of a matte finish on the dash - looks more like new.

I found that Eagle One 20/20 glass cleaner works really well, a lot less streaks than Windex and can be used on tinted windows.

Needless to say, this will take about 4 - 5 hours but it's worth it! Just play some tunes and go for it... I like Stevie Ray Vaughn's Texas Flood myself....