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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Been a Zaino user for a number of years. Just finished claying my car and am now thinking of switching to Rejex or the Adams products.
What opinions do you all have? Would like to hear all pros and cons.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kwest2u
Been a Zaino user for a number of years. Just finished claying my car and am now thinking of switching to Rejex or the Adams products.
What opinions do you all have? Would like to hear all pros and cons.
I used Rejex until September when I switched to C-Magic. C-Magic is the wax that is used at the Corvette Museum prior to delivery of new Vettes. I talked with the C-Magic CEO while at the museum and decided to give their products a try and became sold on
them. That is all I use now.
Good luck, you will get lots of good input here.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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I don't use any one line of product exclusively, I find out whats products are best in each line and use accordingly, Adams and Rejex are good Mfgs thouh.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I'm a Zanio user, can't argue with the finished product

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Another Zaino user here.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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I believe all of the major products are good products. The question is do you get the results you want and is the application of the products what you want. I have been an Adams user for almost 4 years now and I love the easy of application and in my opinion the results are great. I have had many people come up to me at different car shows and ask what I use to get the paint to shin so well. I like not have to put on multiple applications of different products to get the shine I get.





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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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I admit to being biased - but I was a Meguiar's Professional line user (tan bottles) for almost 25 years. About four years ago - someone gave me a 4oz sample of Adam's Detail Spray. When I used it and compared it to Meguiar's Final Inspection - I was astounded by the Adam's product. I started with a bottle of Buttery Wax, and then I tried Adam's Brilliant Spray Glaze, and I was hooked.

Now - I am a dealer for Adam's. Naturally I think their products are great, but I've been a dealer for a year, and I was a consumer just like you guys before this.

The Adam's product line is very complete and I think each of the products is excellent. The Adam's plush microfiber towel is bar none - the nicest microfiber towel I've ever used.

Plus - the Adam's folks are great people.

If I can help you with obtaining the Adam's products, or if you have questions - please don't hesitate to let me know!
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Not that I've tried any other products, but the Adams line is great. If you want to get out fine swirls and scratches, their program along with the Porter Cable is great. I was afraid to use any type of buffer on my car since I had no idea what I was doing, but after watching a few videos I gave it a shot. Now I'm very comfortable using the buffer with their products.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Can you apply the Adam's stuff by hand? and if so which products should I get to remove swirls and add that show car shine?
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Been a happy Rejex user on all our vehicles and they seal really nice and last for months before another coat is needed
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All good stuff, been stuck on Griots Garage polishes and coatings, really hooked on their Speed Shine.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Im sure all these products work great. I 've been using Zaino for over 10 years and have no complaints so I find no reason to switch.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Used them all over the years but about a year ago while doing a parade we could not find any tape to stick on my friends car. Turned out he used ReJex. That is what I have been using and love the result plus how long it lasts.
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All the products mentioned here are good....That said, tonight finished doing the bass boat w/Rejex.......Was pleased with the results of Rejex on two other family vehicles done last week......If your paint is in good shape, this product will give an exceptionally glossy finish....GL
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Have never used the Zaino products, but have used products from Adam's Polishes. They are very good IMO - have always provided top notch results.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Rejex here-easy on,easy off,lasts over three months,can do the whole car in about 1-1/4 hours.

Rejex provides an exceptional,long lasting,slippery gloss-and that's really all I'm after,no reason to try anything else.

I also use it on the glass and wheels- bugs and brake dust don't stick.

It's all I need
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 12:59 AM
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I'm sold on rejex
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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Been using Zaino for 8 years, tried many ohter products and stick with Zaino. But I do use some Adams stuff too.
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Originally Posted by HowlinC5
Can you apply the Adam's stuff by hand? and if so which products should I get to remove swirls and add that show car shine?
Yes you can apply Adams products by hand. Adam has products that are hand application and products for machine applications.

You will want the Swirl & Haze Remover, which can be applied by hand or with the PC buffer. Next will be the Revive Polish followed by the Buttery Wax. Actually when I first started using Adams products these were the products he offered for paint correction and protection. His Americana Wax is a great paste wax.

As mentioned the customer service at Adams is the best I have ever had. I met Adam at a detail clinic a few years ago and he gave me is cell phone number and told me anytime I had a question or problem to call him. He has been known to actually stop at customer’s homes if he is in the area and they are having an issue with their car or truck. He offers 110% guarantee on all of his products.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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i used GRIOT'S GARAGE products
of TACOMA,WA 1-800-345-5789
PAINT CLEANING CLAY BAR-19.99
BEST OF SHOW WAX-19.99
I LIKE BOTH,SEEM'S TO WORK WELL!!!
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