Dave Niederhauser
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20008 - want to keep it new looking. I know this is a age old question. But, need all options. What is the Best products to use?
What to use - Best and Easy
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Jon W9
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This question is as old as time on any car forum.
Many will say Zaino for wax, and they could be correct. It is a bit expensive, and I think you need to order it online.
I tried "Ice wax" on my '02 and wasn't impressed, but I like the product on my wife's xB. There is also NXT. Both of these are good in the fact they won't turn the plastic white.
I use Armor All High gloss on my wheels. And a "all-in-one" wheel cleaner, I think made by Eagle one.
And I think it is pretty much unanimous that Bleah-White for cleaning the tire to get white letter clean.
Many will say Zaino for wax, and they could be correct. It is a bit expensive, and I think you need to order it online.
I tried "Ice wax" on my '02 and wasn't impressed, but I like the product on my wife's xB. There is also NXT. Both of these are good in the fact they won't turn the plastic white.
I use Armor All High gloss on my wheels. And a "all-in-one" wheel cleaner, I think made by Eagle one.
And I think it is pretty much unanimous that Bleah-White for cleaning the tire to get white letter clean.
Timm Hutchins
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So what do Tracs from the year 20008 look like. Are they able to fly yet? 
ray moyer
Well-Known Member
i use meg.
meg. nxt car wash
meg. nxt insane tire shine
meg. all wheel cleaner
meg. nxt wax
meg. nxt detailer
meg. interior detailer
meg. scratch x
then i use...
mothers back to black for the trim
nu finish as my polish
meg. nxt car wash
meg. nxt insane tire shine
meg. all wheel cleaner
meg. nxt wax
meg. nxt detailer
meg. interior detailer
meg. scratch x
then i use...
mothers back to black for the trim
nu finish as my polish
Dave Bryant
Member
ZAINO, hands down
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Bill Barber
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Zaino is some good stuff, but being old school I like carnaubas, the best is Pinnicle Souveran,IMO.
You want easy but proper detailing is never easy I'm Afraid.
First off Claybar, easy and is good for the paint.
Have plenty of Microfibers handy (I use no less than 25 when I detail)
Simple green on the tires and rims, dress them with 303 protectorant
use two wash mitts, one for the rims, one for the paint, never mix the two (brake dust on paint is not pretty)
Stoners invisable glass on the windows (in the pump bottle)
Have fun.
You want easy but proper detailing is never easy I'm Afraid.
First off Claybar, easy and is good for the paint.
Have plenty of Microfibers handy (I use no less than 25 when I detail)
Simple green on the tires and rims, dress them with 303 protectorant
use two wash mitts, one for the rims, one for the paint, never mix the two (brake dust on paint is not pretty)
Stoners invisable glass on the windows (in the pump bottle)
Have fun.
JerryW Gilliland
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I really don't think anything shines like Zaino.
I didn't discover it until a few years ago when I started hanging with the Vette crowd, but SO glad I did. It is truly amazing stuff.
Meguires tire products are great too. Clean with the spray on foam, then finish with the spray on shine. Even on my daily driver (the ST) the shine lasts for weeks. Nothing beats it.
I didn't discover it until a few years ago when I started hanging with the Vette crowd, but SO glad I did. It is truly amazing stuff.
Meguires tire products are great too. Clean with the spray on foam, then finish with the spray on shine. Even on my daily driver (the ST) the shine lasts for weeks. Nothing beats it.
Wayne Costin
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I am curious as to what others use on the interior of the new Sport Tracs, on the cloth and on the dash boards? I called the Ford dealer here and they said to use plain ol' warm water to wipe the dash off and acrasol (spelling?) on seat stains????
MikeSondra Grossen
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When we had cloth interior on our old car, we used Tuff Stuff for the upholstery. Now we use Zaino, inside and out!!
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I simply Wash it with Lemon joy, Wax with McGuire's Gold class.....
Never been claybared,never iced, None of that junk for me thank you....
My cleaning products fit in a small 5 gallon bucket.....
This pic was taken by Andy at Louisville.... We got there, Washed all the bugs off with a power washer, Dried the truck, no cleaners, no waxes... and this is how it came out.....
If done right it will shine for years to come..
I washed and waxed it over a week before louisville...
Todd Z
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Never been claybared,never iced, None of that junk for me thank you....
My cleaning products fit in a small 5 gallon bucket.....
This pic was taken by Andy at Louisville.... We got there, Washed all the bugs off with a power washer, Dried the truck, no cleaners, no waxes... and this is how it came out.....
If done right it will shine for years to come..
I washed and waxed it over a week before louisville...
Todd Z
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I use Zaino.......the product name is Z-AIO As stated in other threads, it only takes one ounce of this stuff to do your whole truck. Just $27 bucks for a 16 oz bottle....look how many times you can do your truck with just one bottle. They say you should use it about 4 times a year.
Anyway, the link is below if you want to check out their products, etc.
Anyway, the link is below if you want to check out their products, etc.
I used to use Mequirars 3 or 4 step provess which did a good job but it was very labor intensive doing all the steps everytime I wanted to wax my vehicle.
About 6-7 years ago I switched to Zaino's and love it for several reasons. Once the paint is cleaned and ready for the first time, you just apply Zaino's and buff it off when it dries. It's very easy to apply and remove, does not leave any white powdery residue in the nooks and crannies and last for a long long time. The more coats you apply, the better the shine, but I find that 3 coats looks phenominal...more is just more work.
Another great feature of Zaino's is that you can apply it in full sun without streaking which is important for me here in Texas since I don't have any shade on my driveway. The bottle of Zaino's looks very small but I have waxed my old Sport Trac 3 times with 3 coats, and have done my MB C300 with 2 coats and I still have plenty left in the bottle.
The disadadvantages are that it is a bit on the pricey side, and you have to order it from the company in New Jersey.
...Rich
About 6-7 years ago I switched to Zaino's and love it for several reasons. Once the paint is cleaned and ready for the first time, you just apply Zaino's and buff it off when it dries. It's very easy to apply and remove, does not leave any white powdery residue in the nooks and crannies and last for a long long time. The more coats you apply, the better the shine, but I find that 3 coats looks phenominal...more is just more work.
Another great feature of Zaino's is that you can apply it in full sun without streaking which is important for me here in Texas since I don't have any shade on my driveway. The bottle of Zaino's looks very small but I have waxed my old Sport Trac 3 times with 3 coats, and have done my MB C300 with 2 coats and I still have plenty left in the bottle.
The disadadvantages are that it is a bit on the pricey side, and you have to order it from the company in New Jersey.
...Rich
Daniel Huemmer
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I have had good luck with Collinite Insulator Wax #845. Google it and you will see different places to get it. A pint can be as low as $14.50.
robert broere
Active Member
zaino .and thats all you need .the easiest wax to put on.
