Zaino waxes or others?

[RapidRide2]

I have seen and heard the reputation of zaino waxes it seems to be a favorite here and other places   I was just curious as if anyone has ever used the waxes from Griots garage,, any real world experiences?

[MrRodIt]

i heard good things Griots garage best of show wax but i like zaino & S100 same as P21S

         Eric

[Stepside Z]

I use Formula 113. Great shine. My dealer asked me where I had my truck repainted. lol

[SnakeEyeSS]

I'm not straing from my Zymol. Its great if you want it done fast, with great results.

[NV5600]

Zaino is the best I've seen. It's not a wax but a polish instead. On my Corvette, I didn't realize what color the car  actually was until I took off all of the old wax and put on the Zaino. It's 99% clear as opposed to wax which turns yellow. It is a royal pain though the first time especially on my Z71.  IMHO, it's the best protector for the winter months too.

[KMeloney]

Just Zaino'd my Tahoe today.  Looks darn tootin' on the Light Pewter Metalic -- but looks even better on some other colors.

 

If you use Zaino, you already know that it leaves no white residue in places where you didn't mean to get it (tail lights, weather stripping, etc.).  That, alone, is worth the price of admission, I think.  No more getting in places with a toothbrush and whatnot...

 

Oh, and beading is pretty amazing.  Unlike the oil-based waxes (which shine a lot), Zaino lasts a long time.

 

Give it a whirl.  It's the only thing I've put on my Tahoe and Corvette.

 

-Kirk

[2k2TahoeSS]

Hey, how long did it take you to put that on your tahoe, KMeloney?

[Kania2k1]

I took me about a full day to do the whole truck.  But I put on 3 coats of the Z2 the first time.  It needs it again, so I might co do it now actually!  it's too nice to be inside right now!

[KMeloney]

Hey, how long did it take you to put that on your tahoe, KMeloney?

Hmmm... Well, a bit longer than it takes to put on the Vette, that's for sure!

 

The new (no so new anymore) ZFX Zaino formula cuts the set-up time in half, so it doesn't take too long anymore.  Now, by the time you get done the sides and rear application, you can start buffing out the hood, for instance.  And the Z6 (spray-on detailer) is super-quick.

 

I don't know how long it really takes start to finish, 'cause I usually "make a day of it" when I'm doing the cars.  But, Zaino goes on quickly.

 

Oh, and for those of you who have never clayed your trucks, DO IT!  Man, what a difference.  Claying pulls out so much junk from your clearcoat that no soaps and scrubbing can get.  It's amazing.

 

If you take the back of a finger and rub it on your paint, and it's not perfectly smooth, then your really ought to clay it.

 

-Kirk

[Kania2k1]

I have a quick question about the amount of "stuff" you put on at once.  Depending on the step,(Z1, Z2, Z5) whatever.  How thick is it supposed to be.  Is it supposed to be as thick looking as say Mequier's?  Just wanna make sure I put enough on, or not too much, sh*t's expensive!

[NV5600]

I have a quick question about the amount of "stuff" you put on at once.  Depending on the step,(Z1, Z2, Z5) whatever.  How thick is it supposed to be.  Is it supposed to be as thick looking as say Mequier's?  Just wanna make sure I put enough on, or not too much, sh*t's expensive!

That's one of the advantages to Zaino. It takes VERY little of the product. You use just enough to see a slight haze on the finish instead of the thick powdery stuff left by regular waxes. Sal Zaino told me to "spritz" a dime-sized drop of Z6 and spread it over a square foot area. I was spraying a wider area instead of "spritzing"  and having a terrible time with it. His method works fast and easy.

[KMeloney]

I have a quick question about the amount of "stuff" you put on at once.  Depending on the step,(Z1, Z2, Z5) whatever.  How thick is it supposed to be.  Is it supposed to be as thick looking as say Mequier's?  Just wanna make sure I put enough on, or not too much, sh*t's expensive!

The most common "problem" that people have with Zaino is putting too much on.  This leads to the product taking much longer to set up, and smearing when you try to take it off.  This can lead some folks to be unhappy with the products when it's not really the product that's causing the problems.

 

All of the polished (the non-spritz ones) require just a small dab on the applicator, and that can do a quarter of your hood at least.  It really does -- and should -- go a long way.

 

-Kirk

[99silveradoz71]

I think a lot of the guys here will agree that with time you try something new and different and ultimately find something you stick with for a while.  Use Meguiar's Gold Class wax on my truck with good results.  I think the key is frequent washing to keep particles and contaminants from staying on the paint for too long.

[JoeChevy]

Let me add my experience...

 

I bought my 2002 Tahoe LT 2 months ago. To protect the Metallic Gray finish, I choose Griots,

Best in Show wax and their Speed Shine detialer. I put on two coats with the second coat wiped of with a damp cloth (there recomendation). The Results were simply astounding. The shine was

deep and rich. The wax itself is very eash to apply and remove.

 

The wax got put to the test about 3 weeks later. A pine tree leaked sap all over my hood and

dribbled down the from onto the headlight and the painted bumper. I did not notice until the next

day! Needless to say I c**pped my sh**ts! The sap was semi hardend yet still alittle tacky.

I got out the tar and bug remover (stoner brand) and got to work with cloth in one and hose and

bug remover in the over. After about 30 minutes and 1/2 a can of remover, the sap was gone.

Now, what was the price?....surface scratches?, stains?, haziness?, I was really fearing the

worst.. Thanks to the Griots, you can not tell, I swear! You can not even feel a change in texture

of the paint.

 

Now I know this doesn't make this wax any better that the competitions, but I have had a

tremendous experience. Come winter I will report back with how it hold up under snow.

 

Have Fun

Joe

[Z71GUY]

I just bought the entire line of 3M Wax, Polish and Swirl Mark remover.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to try it this weekend...