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Old 03-08-2012, 06:59 AM
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Question The Best Wax For Your Bike And Other Vehicles?

It's almost time for my annual spring waxfest! I'll be waxing my Harley,truck,suv and van. I've been using meguiars paste wax,is there anything better out there?
 
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I use a carnuba based wax...non synthetic of course.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 07:33 AM
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I've been using it for almost twelve years with excellent results and have been referring it to friends and family since. The first three quotes below from Zaino customers regarding streaking.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...e=TESTIMONIALS




"All the benefits of Z2 and Z5 with even greater durability! Z-CS is an amazing product to say the least. It offers similar finishing properties as both Z2 and Z5, but it has even greater durability and it's much easier to apply! Simply spray on with an applicator pad and walk away. There's no need to wipe or buff it off and it's much easier to apply than Z2 or Z5. I used it after a layer of Z-AIO to enhance the finish as well as add a durable layer of protection that will outlast any other Zaino product.

I sprayed a bit in an area and worked it into the surface with the pad. I noticed the prismatic streaks on the surface, and my instincts kept telling me to work it around until it evened out some more, but as the instructions say, you just let it dry without any buffing. So I just let it sit, even though it appeared streaky in some areas. The entire car only took about 5 minutes to apply, and after 20 minutes of waiting, most of the streaks had disappeared, leaving a deep glossy finish. The outside temperature was only 36 degrees so it did take a bit longer to dry to a smooth finish, but I was still impressed how quickly it dried in such a cool temperature.

Z-CS is good enough to use by itself, as is the Z-AIO, but I really like the concept of using the Z-AIO as basis that cleans and preps the surface for the enhanced gloss and added protection of Z-CS.

Black is no doubt the most difficult color to maintain, but Zaino has once again made doing so a bit easier and more enjoyable!

Brent S.


Holly Springs, NC"






"Ounce for ounce, best thing out there! I was a loyal Zymol user for about 10 years.
About a month ago, I "Iced" (Turtle Wax) my 2007 MINI Cooper. What a pain that was! My MINI is Pepper White with a Black roof and the streaking kicked my butt!

Not with Zaino! This stuff is worth every cent! No streaking and color depth beyond your dreams. I need to change the color of my roof from Black to Onyx. It is unbelievably deep. Unlike other polishes and wax, removing Zaino is a breeze and you can use it on your black trim as well. The only thing better would be if a Genie popped out of the bottle and did the work for you!

Awesome product Sal! Keep 'em coming!
Kevin B
Lewisville, Tx"






"AWESOME This is truly the best package available anywhere. Have 6 coats(and counting) on my 1996 Mustang Cobra and I can't believe how many people have asked what wax i use. Took it to a graphic detail shop and he couldn't beleive the finish. He now has bought the 84.70 package. This product SELLS itself. The Z2 finish is INCREDIBLE. Also, the car wash enhances the shine during waxing. The finish spray is the BEST I have used and leaves no streaks like others do. Highly Recommended !!!
Ken
York, Pa"






"A Zaino wash and two coats of Z-5 only.

Alton D.

Texas"












"Wish I had done before and after pictures! Your product is great and I plan on using it on my other vehicles too. White is a notorious color for not getting much attention when it comes to shining compared to darker colors. I cant tell you how many people have commented on the glass like shine on my 97 white C-5 after 3 coats. I cant wait to put some more coats on next weekend. NO MORE WAX for me!
Thanks!


Bill P."











"Hello,


Just wanted to say thanks and show you how your products changed our car (the paint is 17 years old).



Best regards,
Mihai and Dante"






"Sal,

As I left work and went to my car I noticed something sitting near the rear quarter panel. As I walked closer to my car I saw it was a goose and it was acting strangely. I wasn't sure if it was sick or injured so I moved in for a closer look.



Upon closer inspection I saw that the goose was just sitting there snuggling with the reflection in the quarter panel. He/she was in love. As I went to get in my car the goose was alarmed, stood up and started to peck at the reflection quarter panel.

I tried to get the goose away from my car but it refused to leave and just hissed at me and kept pecking the car. So I got in and drove away leaving the poor goose with a broken heart.



The amazing part about this story is that my car had not been washed in about a month and had not been Zainoed since last year. The shine is incredible and the durability is even more incredible.


Brian C."




"Z-PC Testimonial I was able to correct severely damaged paint by using Z-PC (by machine).
Traditionally you need to use several 'grades' of abrasives polishes to correct deep scratches and scars on the finish. This could mean using up to 3 different products (Compound, Swirl Mark Remover, and Finish polish). Z-PC did it all! I didn't have to deal with compound dust or deal with hard to wipe polish residue. Z-PC is easy on / easy off. At the end of the day, I'm after results. The high gloss, swirl free finish Z-PC produces is off the charts.

Another home run for the folks at Zaino!

Before Z-PC:



After Z-PC, and protecting the finish with Z5Pro and Clear Seal

Thanks,
Another Happy Customer
John M.
Bear, DE"
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 07:54 AM
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I like to use Rejex to start the season. Bugs, brake dust, etc. are much easier to remove and you can wax over it. Do a Google search and find out what it's about. Added bonus is the easy on and easy off application and it because t is a polymer coating that bonds to the paint, it helps protects the paint from swirls, etc.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:58 AM
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I use Muc-Off's Miracle wax. It doesn't leave any white residue, gives a great shine really easily and smells surprisingly like Hawaiian Tropic sun tan lotion.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 12:31 PM
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What!!!!! I am supposed to not only wash it, but WAX it too!!!!!!
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 12:36 PM
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Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0 on mine. Love the stuff. That Zaino stuff looks like it might work pretty good. But it is not just a wax.
 
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lemon pledge of course!
 
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I've found they all basically work exactly the same.
 
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Originally Posted by babalu
I've found they all basically work exactly the same.
Which one lasts longest? I'm lazy.
 


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