Zaino --- Adams ?
06-01-2007, 08:51 AM
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Zaino --- Adams ?
Has anybody had any experience using both Zaino and Adams polish? Which is better overall? which is easier to apply? when finished which looks better? lasts longer? etc. Just wandering which I should use been using Zymol and not very happy with it. Any information or experiences with them both would be helpful.
06-01-2007, 08:59 AM
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I would say Zaino would last longer its designed to last 9 months or so.
I believe Zaino offers the most potential for the best shine. They have several products for obtaining that show car shine.
Also, the more coats of Z-2 or Z-5(Zaino) polish you apply it will give you an even deeper glossy shine.
After you get a few coats of Zaino polish on your car if you want the show car shine. Apply Z-2(polish), wipe off after it dries, further clean the surface with Z-6(detail spray/gloss enhancer), Then spray on Z-8 grand finale detail spray shine.
It will shine like no other.
Zaino also makes some great Tire/plastic shine/protectant that want sling off and lasts much longer than Amorall. I use there leather conitioner as well which smells like real leather.
Guess you can tell I'm hooked on ZAINO!
I believe Zaino offers the most potential for the best shine. They have several products for obtaining that show car shine.
Also, the more coats of Z-2 or Z-5(Zaino) polish you apply it will give you an even deeper glossy shine.
After you get a few coats of Zaino polish on your car if you want the show car shine. Apply Z-2(polish), wipe off after it dries, further clean the surface with Z-6(detail spray/gloss enhancer), Then spray on Z-8 grand finale detail spray shine.
It will shine like no other.
Zaino also makes some great Tire/plastic shine/protectant that want sling off and lasts much longer than Amorall. I use there leather conitioner as well which smells like real leather.
Guess you can tell I'm hooked on ZAINO!
06-01-2007, 11:47 AM
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they both have positives and negatives. you will get the full range of comments about them both.
06-01-2007, 08:43 PM
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Has anybody had any experience using both Zaino and Adams polish? YES!
Which is better overall? Adams has more useful products for me and when I run out they sell it at more places like Cal Car cover or direct at Adams (both local in Calif. for me )
which is easier to apply? about the same just different techniques- when you see the video rather than reading detailed instructions, the visual always wins and lasts in my brain longer
when finished which looks better? Tie, will depend on what you want to achieve...zaino slightly more shine on black car but collects more lint dust probably because of the cotton fiber towels
Adams allows for overspray from one product to not adversly affect anything it comes in contact with. If you get their wax on plastic ...no problamo
lasts longer? I wash my cars once sometimes twice a week and major detail with wax and polish maybe once or twice a year so not an issue which lasts longer.
etc. ahhhh, the etc., I was afraid you were gonna ask that........well I will come back to that later, I gotta go wash my vet
Just wandering which I should use been using Zymol and not very happy with it. Any information or experiences with them both would be helpful.
Which is better overall? Adams has more useful products for me and when I run out they sell it at more places like Cal Car cover or direct at Adams (both local in Calif. for me )
which is easier to apply? about the same just different techniques- when you see the video rather than reading detailed instructions, the visual always wins and lasts in my brain longer
when finished which looks better? Tie, will depend on what you want to achieve...zaino slightly more shine on black car but collects more lint dust probably because of the cotton fiber towels
Adams allows for overspray from one product to not adversly affect anything it comes in contact with. If you get their wax on plastic ...no problamolasts longer? I wash my cars once sometimes twice a week and major detail with wax and polish maybe once or twice a year so not an issue which lasts longer.
etc. ahhhh, the etc., I was afraid you were gonna ask that........well I will come back to that later, I gotta go wash my vet
Just wandering which I should use been using Zymol and not very happy with it. Any information or experiences with them both would be helpful.
I have used Zaino from 2000-2005 and Adams polish from 2005-present
both are extremely good and you get great results from both
I stopped using Zaino when they changed to ZFX or (something I had to mix).I am not
good at reading directions and I have so many things to remember in my brain
that Adams seemed easier to do....plus I watched their video that told me,........No ,
showed me how to do it.
Plus I like the 21st century stuff. I use to remove/cut the border seams off of my 100% USA made
towels and now I like using microfiber towels. They never wear out and absorb better!!
And the porter cable buffer is a must if you want to knock out 3 black vehicles and still
have some time left over to play.
I only had one bad experience when I was polishing my SSR (see below)............
...I got half way done putting the polish on the back of the car ,and then just had
to wipe off ,with a little detail spray and polishing towel....It wouldn't come off
.......kept trying and no such luck....then i realized that I had applied the leather conditioner
(Similiar color and texture in same style bottle)
to the whole back of the car
....needless to say i had tore-wash the whole truck
to sum it up.....do the opposite of what I did, try Adams Polish first for
the next 5 years and then try Zaino for the next two years and report back to us
06-01-2007, 11:02 PM
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Do a search, there is a lot of good info on this topic and it has been discussed many times.
I prefer the durability and looks of a synthetic like Zaino.
I prefer the durability and looks of a synthetic like Zaino.
06-02-2007, 12:09 PM
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Have used both product lines in addition to numerous other waxes/sealants including Pinnacle, Rejex, Meguairs and others on numerous cars. However the Z gets Zaino only. For my money the shine is unbeatable, very high gloss, great depth and it lasts a very long time. I find the "waxes" to be oily and much duller than a Zaino shine. Having said that, use what you like, There are lots of good products out there to choose from and its easy to find something you like from everybody's product line.
Doug
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06-02-2007, 12:46 PM
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Have used both product lines in addition to numerous other waxes/sealants including Pinnacle, Rejex, Meguairs and others on numerous cars. However the Z gets Zaino only. For my money the shine is unbeatable, very high gloss, great depth and it lasts a very long time. I find the "waxes" to be oily and much duller than a Zaino shine. Having said that, use what you like, There are lots of good products out there to choose from and its easy to find something you like from everybody's product line.
Doug
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06-02-2007, 04:12 PM
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I've never used Adams...but have seen a LOT of glossy finishes from people who use and like it.
I've been a loyal Zaino user for over seven years. Once you get the hang of it...the entire line is fantastic!
Perhaps try both and decide from there?
Good luck in your decision.
I've been a loyal Zaino user for over seven years. Once you get the hang of it...the entire line is fantastic!
Perhaps try both and decide from there?
Good luck in your decision.
06-02-2007, 07:07 PM
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06-04-2007, 09:51 PM
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I have both Zaino and Adams. Both polishes shine like crazy but I have to say the Adams is way easier to use. You can even use it in direct sunlight. No mixing with Adams either. I'm not a freakin Chemist! I don't like all of the mixing crap with the Zaino. I kept the Zaino in the box for a week and just read the directions. I was afraid to use it! I didn't want to screw up my car. The Adams is as simple as can be. I spoke with Adam at two different Corvette shows and he had me Polish his corvette. He demonstrated his products and it was easy as can be with the same shine if not better than Zaino. I am sold on Adams! anybody wanna buy my Zaino? Otherwise I'll polish my company car and my wifes Beetle.
If you want to see what Zaino did to the dull crappy finish on my old C4 my email is rm.sebesta@sbcglobal.net I'll send some pics. Zaino is no slouch. It made the car look awesome! Adams made it look just as good with less effort and less worry. No mixing either!
Adams has me strung out like a research monkey! It's awesome!!
If you want to see what Zaino did to the dull crappy finish on my old C4 my email is rm.sebesta@sbcglobal.net I'll send some pics. Zaino is no slouch. It made the car look awesome! Adams made it look just as good with less effort and less worry. No mixing either!
Adams has me strung out like a research monkey! It's awesome!!
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06-04-2007, 10:00 PM
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I have both Zaino and Adams. Both polishes shine like crazy but I have to say the Adams is way easier to use. You can even use it in direct sunlight. No mixing with Adams either. I'm not a freakin Chemist! I don't like all of the mixing crap with the Zaino. I kept the Zaino in the box for a week and just read the directions. I was afraid to use it! I didn't want to screw up my car. The Adams is as simple as can be. I spoke with Adam at two different Corvette shows and he had me Polish his corvette. He demonstrated his products and it was easy as can be with the same shine if not better than Zaino. I am sold on Adams! anybody wanna buy my Zaino? Otherwise I'll polish my company car and my wifes Beetle.
If you want to see what Zaino did to the dull crappy finish on my old C4 my email is rm.sebesta@sbcglobal.net I'll send some pics. Zaino is no slouch. It made the car look awesome! Adams made it look just as good with less effort and less worry. No mixing either!
Adams has me strung out like a research monkey! It's awesome!!
If you want to see what Zaino did to the dull crappy finish on my old C4 my email is rm.sebesta@sbcglobal.net I'll send some pics. Zaino is no slouch. It made the car look awesome! Adams made it look just as good with less effort and less worry. No mixing either!
Adams has me strung out like a research monkey! It's awesome!!
Maybe so....but which lasts longer. I'm betting the InSaino!!
I actually kinda like having to add a drop or two to the polish. Not difficult whether you're a chemist or not. I like that the liquid gets "activated".....seems stronger to me, somehow, like an epoxy that gets mixed (no flaming...I know epoxy is nothing like the Zaino polish). And, once you lay down a good subsurface, you really don't need to use the accelerator if you just want to touch up spots or the whole car, as long as you let it dry a bit longer. The Z2/5 usually dries within 30-60 minutes even without that stuff added, on most days above 50 degrees.
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06-04-2007, 10:14 PM
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Really they are the same to me. The Adams is just really easier to use.
People knew I was using Zaino last year. They thought the car looked 200% better. I switched to Adams and nobody knew. Only my family knows. My Dad has three corvettes(93,95 & 04), my uncle has two (77 & 05) and we ALL use Adams now. To me they are the same Adams is just easier. I know I said it again but it is! That PC buffer from Adams is totally cool too.
People knew I was using Zaino last year. They thought the car looked 200% better. I switched to Adams and nobody knew. Only my family knows. My Dad has three corvettes(93,95 & 04), my uncle has two (77 & 05) and we ALL use Adams now. To me they are the same Adams is just easier. I know I said it again but it is! That PC buffer from Adams is totally cool too.
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