NationalGClub National G Club - Operating for the DC/MD/VA G35's and Surrounding Areas

Rain - Rear Window

Old Aug 3, 2005 | 05:31 PM
  #1  
SaltiDawg's Avatar
SaltiDawg
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Rain - Rear Window

Prior to my wife getting her 05 CPE 6MT from JBA Infiniti in June, she drove a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT - also in red! The one thing she said she misses from her 3000GT is the rear window wiper/washer. She has found that when raining the water tended to remain on her G's rear window.

I suggested I put a coat of Z-2 on the rear glass and she agreed. It works like a charm and the water now simply sheets off the glass. I know there are products out there (Rain-X ?) that are intended for this, but this solution worked great with materials already on hand.

Another use for the Zaino stuff is for wheel protection. Sal Zaino suggested I apply three coats of Z-3 or Z-5 on the wheels and that seems to be doing well.

Oh yeah, as she approaches the end of the 1200 mile break-in period she is absolutely loving the car. No negatives at all!
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 05:38 PM
  #2  
brian2004's Avatar
brian2004
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
From: Hanover Maryland
wheels

Originally Posted by SaltiDawg
Prior to my wife getting her 05 CPE 6MT from JBA Infiniti in June, she drove a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT - also in red! The one thing she said she misses from her 3000GT is the rear window wiper/washer. She has found that when raining the water tended to remain on her G's rear window.

I suggested I put a coat of Z-2 on the rear glass and she agreed. It works like a charm and the water now simply sheets off the glass. I know there are products out there (Rain-X ?) that are intended for this, but this solution worked great with materials already on hand.

Another use for the Zaino stuff is for wheel protection. Sal Zaino suggested I apply three coats of Z-3 or Z-5 on the wheels and that seems to be doing well.

Oh yeah, as she approaches the end of the 1200 mile break-in period she is absolutely loving the car. No negatives at all!


I have a 04 6mt with brembos ...i bet that zaino won't do anything for this dust i clean 4 times a week.Lol not being smart i will try anything. Ps where are you located if you got from JBA.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 05:48 PM
  #3  
Brando's Avatar
Brando
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
From: GA
Originally Posted by brian2004
I have a 04 6mt with brembos ...i bet that zaino won't do anything for this dust i clean 4 times a week.Lol not being smart i will try anything. Ps where are you located if you got from JBA.

Try a set of the Project mu, NS pads. About 1/4 the dust.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:43 PM
  #4  
SaltiDawg's Avatar
SaltiDawg
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by brian2004
... Ps where are you located if you got from JBA.
We're in Rockville - shopped NorVA,MD, and Grubbs. Got the best price from JBA in January. Invoice +$500.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:46 PM
  #5  
badtziscool's Avatar
badtziscool
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
I think Rain-X would work better. Yeah, wax will make the water sheet but Rain-X will make the water bead up and drop sooooo fast. Plus, I'd think it would be cheaper.
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:21 AM
  #6  
SaltiDawg's Avatar
SaltiDawg
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by badtziscool
I think Rain-X would work better. Yeah, wax will make the water sheet but Rain-X will make the water bead up and drop sooooo fast. Plus, I'd think it would be cheaper.
Zaino is not a wax... takes about three drops to do the rear window. I have used Rain-X in the past... don't see a difference.

Just wanted to share my experience - I don't own stock in Zaino.

Last edited by SaltiDawg; Aug 4, 2005 at 01:10 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:26 AM
  #7  
pdjafari's Avatar
pdjafari
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,808
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA/MD
zaino is DEF the sheet!! brian, DEF get some hawk pads, you WONT regret it!! Myself, Lek and Greg all have Hawks...i CANNOT imagine having aftermarket wheels, or even stock wheels w/ OEM pads. the OEM pads are absolutely ridiculous when it comes to dust and having to clean your wheels is every 2-3 days is even more ridiculous!!
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:33 AM
  #8  
mbq62's Avatar
mbq62
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 0
From: Fairfax, VA
I'm doing the project MU NS pads next.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ricio1991
Build Threads
83
Oct 17, 2018 11:24 PM
aktif8
Private Classifieds
40
May 23, 2016 11:56 AM
R1 Dan G37
Car Care & Detailing
2
Aug 26, 2015 02:30 PM
MJ HINX
Newbie Corner
4
Aug 23, 2015 10:30 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:19 AM.