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Domino · 09-11-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

Another

for Griot's from me.
...My only complaint is that the Best in Show wax is FREAKIN' HARD to remove. It also leaves white marks on black plastic/rubber. I think I got spoiled by synthetics like Zaino/Wolfgang...

Use their Spray On Wax to take off the dried Best in Show wax... it works well.

jpkeyzer · 07-03-2009, 03:30 PM

I have just started looking at "Griot's Garage" products.

For those of you, who use their stuff, please would you confirm that there are no known issues as far as "Griot's Garage" and Starshield.

I apologize in advance if this is a silly question.

Goose · 07-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Nothing wrong with your question, the Elise is an expensive car.

As others have said, Griot's sells nice stuff (if a bit expensive). I didn't have any problems with Griot's products on the Starshield. As long as whatever you're using is mild, you shouldn't have any issues.

SweetDaddyD · 07-03-2009, 06:17 PM

The few products I've tried from them have been very good. I've used about every brand of wax out there, and gave garbage bags full of products away once I used Zaino and have been loyal to them ever since.

Can't speak for Griots product on Starshield, but I've used the Zaino line on my clear bra without ever any problems. Actually with the clear seal bugs just wipe right off without scrubbing. You can't go wrong with plastic polishes for clear bra and Adams makes one called Clear Polish made for them that is very good.

Stick away from any products containing silicone on paint protection film (including the fling off from that nasty tire goop grease $#!) as they will yellow it.

mx1 · 07-03-2009, 07:07 PM

I've been waxing cars since 1974. I always wash and wax my own cars. I've used a lot of different brands, including Griott's. Zainos is by far the best. It lasts a long time and has a brilliant shine and beads well. Everyone thinks my cars look great. Griott's is good but doesn't last more than a couple of washes. Neither do any of the others.

Never say never, but any other wax will have to be damn good for me to use it over Zainos.

Rob

lotusforsale · 07-11-2009, 04:53 AM

Just yesterday got the most recent Griot's catalgue, and in it is a photo of two Exige S240's, with a testimonial from the person who owns both...a chrome orange and a burnt orange, expressing his delight with Griot's products.

The owner is in Texas. Perhaps he's posted here before and I've missed it. Is this lucky guy on here?

mgsst23 · 07-13-2009, 09:47 AM

I saw that pic too, am jealous as well....... WHO ARE YOU?????

07-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
jpkeyzer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86	"Griot's Garage" and Starshield? I have just started looking at "Griot's Garage" products. For those of you, who use their stuff, please would you confirm that there are no known issues as far as "Griot's Garage" and Starshield. I apologize in advance if this is a silly question.

07-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Goose Bucket of Cold Water Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The cornfields of Ohio Posts: 1,078	Nothing wrong with your question, the Elise is an expensive car. As others have said, Griot's sells nice stuff (if a bit expensive). I didn't have any problems with Griot's products on the Starshield. As long as whatever you're using is mild, you shouldn't have any issues. __________________ Kevin Magnetic Blue/Hardtop/Starshield - sold 5/17/05

07-03-2009, 07:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
mx1 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Walton Beach FL Posts: 74	I've been waxing cars since 1974. I always wash and wax my own cars. I've used a lot of different brands, including Griott's. Zainos is by far the best. It lasts a long time and has a brilliant shine and beads well. Everyone thinks my cars look great. Griott's is good but doesn't last more than a couple of washes. Neither do any of the others. Never say never, but any other wax will have to be damn good for me to use it over Zainos. Rob __________________ Previous--66 Austin Healey 3000; 79 Alfa Spyder; 72 BMW 2002; 85 944; 86 MR2; 89 944S2; 89 944S2 w M030; Current--01 Audi S4, modded twin turbo;07 Lotus Exige S Lucky enough to have driven the autobahn for 5 years

07-11-2009, 04:53 AM	#26 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,217 Images: 8	Who is it? Just yesterday got the most recent Griot's catalgue, and in it is a photo of two Exige S240's, with a testimonial from the person who owns both...a chrome orange and a burnt orange, expressing his delight with Griot's products. The owner is in Texas. Perhaps he's posted here before and I've missed it. Is this lucky guy on here?

07-13-2009, 09:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
mgsst23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 43	I saw that pic too, am jealous as well....... WHO ARE YOU????? __________________ _____________________________________________ 1986 BMW 325es 1999 BMW 323i 2005 Lotus Elise-ST,Sport & Touring Pack

07-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	The few products I've tried from them have been very good. I've used about every brand of wax out there, and gave garbage bags full of products away once I used Zaino and have been loyal to them ever since. Can't speak for Griots product on Starshield, but I've used the Zaino line on my clear bra without ever any problems. Actually with the clear seal bugs just wipe right off without scrubbing. You can't go wrong with plastic polishes for clear bra and Adams makes one called Clear Polish made for them that is very good. Stick away from any products containing silicone on paint protection film (including the fling off from that nasty tire goop grease $#!) as they will yellow it.

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