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Old 04-23-2005, 03:04 PM
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I have only put Meguires NXT on mine since I got it painted. I am very happy with the way it works. Goes on easy. I usually let it set over night and take it off in the morning. Comes off just as easy as it went on. So far so good in my opinion. I have never used Zainos mostly because it cost so much and it is not available locally. That is my main grief with Zaino.


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Old 04-23-2005, 03:33 PM
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I gave up on zaino because no one sells it locally here and when I run out it's always right after I've done half the car.

I switched to Eagle One Nano Tech before I tried NXT and I love both.

*my shine with eagle one*
Old 04-23-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by VettePekka
Hi y'all,

I was browsing through the C6 section and noticed that pretty much everyone is swearing in the name of Zaino. As a person who has always used regular wax products, I do nto know too much about this wonderful stuff.

Questions: Do you guys use it on your C3s? Is it good only on excellent (new& fresh) paint, or would it do wonders when applied on not-so-perfect paint surface. Any great before and after pictures?

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pete
Pete, Zaino is the only wax I use now, made my lacquer a deeper red
and great shine....
Old 06-16-2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sacredgrooves
Thanks Allan!

here is some before pics of my vette prior to applying zaino...















I must say that I sprung for the Zaino product as I was curious and my car after one coat is shinier and smoother that any other product I have tried. Now I am a daily driver and I do want the car to look nice but I have college bills to pay and the extra cost is may not keep me coming back.. I will try NTX.
Old 06-16-2005, 08:38 PM
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didn't know there was a cult of zaino people but i can attest to the superiority of this product. i've used on my pick up, my wifes volvo and my 71 bb. though the first time you use it there is a lotta steps. it is well worth it. i don't even use soap anymore to clean my vehicles and people constantly come up to me and ask what i use, so there must be a difference. the thing you'll use most is the z6 gloss enhancer. that is one gorgeous black vette there...
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I feel real bad. I wax mine about once a year. Can't remember what I used. It really needs a wash and wax right now. I concentrate more on the performance than looks. I like it to look good but I'd rather be wrenching than waxing.

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Old 06-16-2005, 10:10 PM
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Can't find this Zaino wax over here but draino is avalable is it close?
Old 06-16-2005, 10:18 PM
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I prefer Zymol. Smells like banannas and coconuts.
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Can't find this Zaino wax over here but draino is avalable is it close?
Yeh, When Paul Borowski brought that up in a previous thread I thought he was talking about some brand of Ohio beer

If you put a good paint job on a car with today's paint technology you dont need no stinkin Zaino







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Old 06-17-2005, 07:24 AM
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I use 3M... easier to acquire and i think it's a better shine...


Here's why I use what I use...


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Old 06-17-2005, 08:23 AM
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I've actually stopped using Zaino on my vette since my initial response. Found another product that I like better.
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Originally Posted by Sacredgrooves
Thanks Allan!

here is some before pics of my vette prior to applying zaino...

Your link/photo doesn't work.

ps. Great looking car!
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I found a better wax although its 600 dollars a case. its the stuff that they use on new cars that cost 100 bucks for them to do it. i got it for free because this guy i know was moving to a new delaer ship and he took a whole case and gave it some to every one.it takes swirl marks out of black and last a long time. my digigtal camera is broke other wise i whould take pictures.
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Originally Posted by Red73
I've actually stopped using Zaino on my vette since my initial response. Found another product that I like better.
So what is this other product?
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Originally Posted by Buzzardz_vette
Your link/photo doesn't work.

ps. Great looking car!
heheh I had a link to a pic of an old green beater econobox there as a joke for my before pics. I do use zaino though and it works spectacularly. "best in show" on corvette forum car show winner-guess ill stick with it since it won me an award that could of easily gone to many other people.
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i know my car needs a new paint job, but i just have more pressing issues to worry about on the car then new paint.

what would be the best thing for me to do to get a shine out of whats left of this 20+ year old paint?



i do have some platinum series turtle wax sitting down here in the basement i just got. i havnt tried it yet, but i would think its gotta help some.
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
I concentrate more on the performance than looks. I like it to look good but I'd rather be wrenching than waxing.
mine aint even painted
Old 06-17-2005, 10:58 PM
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Oh, it works........don't let them kid you. You polish maybe 2 times a year.........you do the math. Cost is minimal per application.

Zaino..........below.........







It's tough to get a white car to shine well. Zaino works, and it's worth every penny. Way to many folks are happy with it, if you bother to notice. Give it a try.



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