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My brand new 2011 Ford Edge came with some ugly painted on pin stripes. I tried everything including oven cleaner. Lacquer thinner worked the best and did not damage the clear coat. I just dabbed some on a rag and kept rubbing little sections at a time being careful to not let it sit on the...

How are you guys getting good durability from 845? Do you live in a nicer climate then me (Michigan)? Are you putting it over a sealant? It just doesn't seem to last very long for me when I use it as a stand alone product after proper prep and clay.

Same here. Z2 and DG 105 outlasted it by a huge margin. I'm using up my bottle of 845 on the Rents vehicles. My next test is gonna be DG 111 vs Z2.

I just use grease & wax remover. WD40 never worked good on tar for me.

Always use the same sealant I'm using on the body. Pretty much Z-2 or a Duragloss product. It must work cuz I've never had headlight housings yellow or fog over. Only Fords since 1977.

I'm just putting in an order for this combo. Hoping the 111/601 is as durable as the old Zaino Z1/Z2 combo. I've always heard that 111 and Z2 are very similar so I gotta see for myself.

I'm over two years and my cloth seats still bead water!!!! You would think it would wear out pretty quick on a seating surface.

"It was the ZFX that would drop my jaw." Agree!!! I really miss Zaino's 601 equivalent Z-1. I wonder why they stopped offering it.

I've done a few tests over the years and found that Z-2 outlasts the 601/105 combo by a good margin. Since I'm out of Z-2, I think I'll pick up some 111 and give it a shot. Looks like we are in for another nasty winter here in Michigan!!!!!

The big problem with having a place like Ziebart undercoat a vehicle is that they usually don't do the proper prep work and spray it on way to thick. A bad undercoat job can actually speed up the rusting process by trapping salt water between the undercoat and metal. If done and maintained...

I always used grease and wax remover to remove undercoat over spray. Since I live in a wicked salt-belt I always undercoat my vehicles to keep the undercarriage from turning into a rusty mess. I do a light coat of 3m undercoat MYSELF and touch it up every fall. Many moons ago I did make the...

Gunk reminds me of the good old days!!!! That stuff always worked fantastic when I worked on old beaters. I still keep a couple cans around for the lawn equipment.

For years I used it on my tires because of the matte finish it would leave. Got kinda expensive so I switched to Natural Shine. Can't stand shiny tires!!!! I only use 303 on interiors these days.

I also don't like the wet look so I use either 303 or Natural shine.

I recently went back to Z-2 after trying Col. 845 and DG 105/601. So far, I have not found a better sealant then Z-2 to get me through a salt infested Michigan winter. After being away from the Z for 2 years, I really appreciate how easy it is to apply by hand. A little really does go a...

I used Scotchguard for many years but was never happy with it's durability or water resistance on cloth seats. After 2 years, my initial application of 303 is still going strong in my Daily Driver. I just don't see the point of SG when there are a few others out there that last 10 times longer...

Been using RainX for years and never noticed any residue after it lost it's effectiveness. The big trick during application is to use a few drops of water on a fresh MF towel when wiping it off.

The Harbor Freight number is 90219 6" Compact Palm Polisher. I'm sure it's cheap Chinese quality but the one I got is smooth and very quiet. They also have the 69487 which appears to be replacing the 90219 but looks and feels like it's a lower quality machine. My local HF had both.

Hit the MKX today with the HF palm polisher. Worked fantastic to lay down a quick coat of DG105!!! I used a red Griots pad and did the whole job with one hand. I know this type of machine is not popular here but it really was a pleasure to use. Would be a lifesaver for those with tennis or...