Zaino polishes, cleans, and protects the precious one. It is an excuse for Corvette owners to bond with their car - an opportunity to escape from chores and the responsibilities of the family – to become one with their ‘Vette. Some perform the ritual more often than they bathe themselves and others do it with more passion than newlyweds making love.

The process is simple, but time consuming. It can take any where from a few hours or up to a week to complete, depending on the owner, their stamina and how deep their obsession is. In the end, the one with the cleanest, shiniest car wins.

So what’s the best way to apply Zaino car car products?

Step 1: Wash the car
According to the makers of Zaino, the car must be delicately bathed with Dawn Ultra® liquid detergent. Then thoroughly dried with a 100% cotton, white towel. Tantalizing her owner, the voluptuous curves of your Corvette, hide under the cloth, anxious to be exposed. She is cradled while beads of water are lovingly blotted from the arch of her back and backend.

A 210 mile per hour electric leaf blower is an even better drying option – it dries the car in five minutes or less and doesn’t touch the paint’s surface, eliminating all possibility of scratches. It’s not quite as romantic as running a soft towel over the car, though.

Step 2: Check the car’s surface for smoothness

Run your hand caressingly over the car to check for dirt or other contaminates on your Corvette. To get rid of them, use Zaino Z-18 Claybar™ ($16.95). This synthetic bar is used by auto body shops and automobile manufacturer’s to remove things like break dust, rail dust, general pollution, tree sap, bugs, and more. To apply it, combine Zaino
Z-7 Show Car wash ($8.95) with water and her squirt her down. Rub the Claybar back and forth lightly and rub the residue off with a terrycloth towel. Throw your bar away if you drop it to avoid scratches on the car.

Step 3: Check for swirl marks or hazy paint

If you find any imperfections on your Corvette, use Zaino’s Z-PC Fusion™ paint cleaner and swirl remover ($12.95). Apply a small amount to a cotton or foam applicator pad. Rub the product into small areas of the car, taking car to massage each piece until you are satisfied with the results. This process may require a few applications. Your ‘Vette won’t mind – who doesn’t like lengthy massages?

Step 4: Add a light coat of Z-AIO™ ($26.95)

Z-AIO™ serves as a foundation for Zaino Polish. Use a soft cotton applicator to apply. Remove with clean, soft towels.

Step 5: Add Zaino Polish to your Corvette

Choose from the following Zaino Polish: Z-2 Pro™ ($14.95) for paint with a clear coat finish; Z-3™ Show Car Polish ($14.95) for paint without a clear coat; or Z-5 Pro™ ($16.95) which is similar to Z-2, but covers swirls and scratches on dark colors.

No matter what car polish you choose, it must be passionately applied as gently as a lover giving a back massage with scented oils, working them into the body with slow, long, circular strokes.

Drying time is required and the length of time can vary depending on the weather. This allows the car a chance to relish the tingle of its full body massage.

To someone outside of the culture, this can be slower than watching a pot of water boil – but not so for the Corvette enthusiast. This is an opportunity to make love to other parts of the car. Sixty full minutes can be devoted to the inside, caressing her seats, vacuuming her floor and fondling her dash.

Step 6: Remove Zaino polish

After you are sure the polish has dried, remove it using soft towels.

Step 7: Spray with Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal ($19.95)
Most ‘Vette owners still are not content and feel compelled to apply Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal, a quick process, that when applied, leaves the car looking extra shiny and smooth looking. It’s particularly useful for repelling dust and dirt and contains anti-UV protecting agents – it’s sunscreen for your car.

The entire process can be repeated two to four times depending on the desired amount of cuddle time you require with your Corvette!

Step 8: Get out there and strut your Corvette’s stuff!

To purchase Zaino, contact:
By mail:
Zaino
4057 Highway 9 North #106
Howell, NJ 07731

By telephone:
888-999-9870

By email: info@zainobros.com

By Website: http://www.zainostore.com/

Bio

Denise M. Ruggieri is a freelance writer and a “Corvette Girl” for three years now. Her and her husband, Nick, are proud owners of a 1999 Magnetic Red 6-speed Corvette which they’ve taken to local Corvette shows, and events across the nation, with their local Corvette Club. Denise was fortunate enough to meet “Corvette Girls” from around the world while writing her graduate thesis, “Corvette Girl” which focused on women with Corvettes and the Corvette Culture as a whole.

When my husband and I joined a Corvette club after buying a Corvette, some of our friends rolled their eyes. They thought it was bit corny and that we’d be out of element. Boy they were wrong. Joining a Corvette club is something every Corvette owner should do.

Being in a Corvette club is more than just attending obligatory meetings every other week or once a month. It’s a chance for camaraderie, a time to come together with like minded people, it’s an excuse leave behind the dirty dishes behind to go to events, and a chance to grow closer to a spouse.

Because of our car and the Club we joined, I have been to places I’ve never been to, I’ve made memories on sunny Saturday afternoons at local events, and have had the opportunity to evaluate some pretty hot Corvettes as a judge at an event my Club sponsored. And we’ve made some pretty good friends, including a couple I hold dear to my heart.

Why can you get out of it? Benefits of joining a Corvette Club:

• Make new friends to spend time with during club events and other social outings.
• Visit local attractions
• Take day trips
• Take week long vacations together
• If you own your own business, a connection with a club is a great way to network, particularly if you can provide a service the club can use.
• Gain valuable information on how to service, enhance or maintain your car.
• Find buyers for your Corvette, parts or accessories.
• Connect with those selling their ‘Vettes for an opportunity to find a car in decent shape.
• Participate in charity events to help your local community.
• Make a difference by organizing events for your club, giving you something positive to spend your energies on.

So are you sold yet? What do you have to do to join a Corvette Club? It’s easy.

• Find a Corvette Club of interest in your area. I’d recommend picking only one. Joining two or more questions your loyalty the first club you joined.

• Each club has different rules for becoming a member, but usually they like you to attend about three meetings, events, or a combination of both to show you truly are interested in attending.

• Once the club votes you in, pay their reasonable annual membership fee (my club asks for $25 a year for my husband and I)

• Attend events, make new friends, and have fun!

So how do you find a Corvette club to join?

• Well, it’s easy. Here are a few suggestions on how to find a local Corvette Club:

• Ask around at places that would be involved with Corvette clubs, such as Chevrolet dealerships who often sponsor the clubs.

• Ask your local Chamber of Commerce.

• Talk to the National Corvette Museum who has partnerships with Corvette clubs across the world.

• Talk to the National Council of Corvette Clubs, one of the oldest clubs in the nation who has many relationships with Corvette clubs across the U.S.

• Check online. There are many places on the internet to connect with your local Corvette Club. Visit the Corvette Forum under the “Tools” section (http://www.corvetteforum.com), Club Corvette (http://www.clubcorvette.com/main.asp), Corvette Club Listing (http://www.idavette.net/clubs.htm) for starters.

Bio

Denise M. Ruggieri is a freelance writer and a “Corvette Girl” for three years now. Her and her husband, Nick, are proud owners of a 1999 Magnetic Red 6-speed Corvette which they’ve taken to local Corvette shows, and events across the nation, with their local Corvette Club. Denise was fortunate enough to meet “Corvette Girls” from around the world while writing her graduate thesis, “Corvette Girl” which focused on women with Corvettes and the Corvette Culture as a whole.

Genuine Corvette accessories are fairly new to the world of Corvette. Besides C5 & C6 Corvette logo apparel there are other accessories on the actual car. These factory included accessories that can be added are created and fully backed by General Motors and can be installed at the time of a new Corvette’s delivery. If installed at that time, the accessories are fully covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. These accessories can also be installed on an older car, but are only covered by the balance of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (if it still exists) or for 12 months/12,000 miles – whichever comes first.

Under Hood Cover:

With a black background, this under the hood cover features the crossed flags Corvette emblem. The molded design will fit the hood of coupes and convertibles. It’s perfect to dress up the inside of the hood and particularly helpful to keep the inside of the hood clean. A must when entering your Corvette into car shows.

Body Color Engine Cover:

Cover your engine with a casing that matches the body of your Corvette. It comes in all Corvette exterior colors, however, isn’t made for the Corvette Z06. With bright coloring the color of your car and the word “Corvette” written on it in white, it really makes your engine look sharp when you put the hood up for judging in a car show. The most important part of this accessory – it keeps the engine clean.

Convertible Wind Screen:

This accessory is useful for Corvette Convertible owners. Placed right behind the seats, this black mesh screen reduces the amount of wind passengers feel in the car when the convertible is down. The see through mesh screen has the word “Corvette” imprinted on it that can only be seen from behind, without being a distraction to the driver in the rear view mirror.

Front-End Cover:

Also known as a Corvette bra, this black, heavy-duty vinyl covering features the crossed flag Corvette emblem. Not only is this feature useful to enhance the look of your car, it protects the front end from dead bugs and pebbles and rocks that can cause harmful scratches and dings to your paint job while on long (or even short!) Corvette cruises.

Rear Fascia Protector:

It has an odd name, but does a very important job. This black protector with the crossed flags Corvette emblem is mounted on the inside of the trunk. It can hang on the outside of the back of the car when working in and out of the trunk to protect scratches on the paint job from belt buckles and other abrasive objects. It’s really easy to forget about those sort of things when you are on a long trip and having a good time. Why not get one of these protectors so you don’t have to worry about it?

Fifteen Spoke Polished Aluminum Wheel:

Fifteen spokes is a lot of spokes and it really looks sharp when you’re driving your Corvette around town. The wheels really appear shiny. Not available for the Corvette Z06. Please note, that the wheel features the sixth generation (C6) Corvette logo in the very center of the wheel. Although these wheels fit on all generations, you may want to reconsider them if you don’t have a C6.

Interior Trim Package:

Spiff up the inside of your Corvette with the Interior Trim Package. It comes in all Corvette exterior colors except for Arctic White. The trim package includes a center trim plate that surrounds the options around the sides of the steering wheel, and the center instrumental panel that separates the driver and the passenger. While the trim package will be colorful, it makes a nice contrast with the black instruments.

Bio

Denise M. Ruggieri is a freelance writer and a “Corvette Girl” for three years now. Her and her husband, Nick, are proud owners of a 1999 Magnetic Red 6-speed Corvette which they’ve taken to local Corvette shows, and events across the nation, with their local Corvette Club. Denise was fortunate enough to meet “Corvette Girls” from around the world while writing her graduate thesis, “Corvette Girl” which focused on women with Corvettes and the Corvette Culture as a whole.