Have to give that one a try- I had been using
Meguairs- #7 and then #20

 

Once again..ZAINO & more ZAINO. After 18 years...it's the best for my C5, C6 & C7!! And I never owned sissy "waxers" but cars that ran well and looked good doing it!

 

Meguiars M20 is actually a polymer paint sealant, not a wax. There is a difference.

Once the M20 is applied, a wax can still be applied over the paint sealant. I do agree that appling the Megauirs M20 is very simple, and what's great about the M20 is the ease to wipe or buff it off to a mirror like wet shine. .

I think the best process using the M20 is to clay bar or nanoskin, prep the surface for cleanliness then apply the M20 and a wax of your choice over the M20.

The M21 is also a viable protect for paint sealing, but it is not a wax product either.

 

To the guys that use Zaino, do you use a machine to apply it?

 

Zaino for me. I have tried NXT and while it comes off MUCH easier than Zaino, I don't find I get the same deep shine on a black car. YMMV.

 

You will get a million answers on here. Basically any good quality wax works with todays finishes.

 

Anybody use the Barrett Jackson wax they advertise selling at Walmart.

 

Been using C-Magic products since our first NCM delivery - several years ago. It's what they are using at the NCM and our club members have gotten excellent results.

 

In my opinion, Zaino is way too overrated- just bought Meguiars Gold Class for my NRB '14- VERY NICE.... just sayin'

 

For years (MANY YEARS) I have used ZANIO exclusively on my cars, and always had very good results. However, I was told by several high end car showers about Pinnacle Souverän™ Carnauba Paste Wax. So I tried it, and have been using on the 2014 Corvette every since. All I can say is REMARKABLE. Sure its expensive, but the jar last a long time, much longer than the Z-5 and Z-2, and its much easier to apply and remove. You can use hand or machine, and both giver you excellent 3D, mirror finishes.

Remember ZANIO are polishes, NOT wax. Pinnacle is a Carnauba PASTE WAX, does NOT have the durability of ZANIO, but my Corvette is garaged and out of the elements. Pinnacle when used in a single coat only lasts about three months (in the weather), but when layered with several coats you increase the depth of the finish.

Here are what I consider the advantages...
•Butter-like consistency applies easily, hand or machine. both give you excellent results.
•Incredible depth and mirror-like shine almost a 3d effect
•Can be layered, I have about 10 layers and use the Pinnacle spray mist.
•Haze and streak resistant, even across the Carbon Flash vinyl stripe.
•No chalky haze, wipes off wet, use microfiber clothes.
•Lasts up to 90 days
•The finest wax available for dark paint finishes
I do my black wheels also...

Here are my cars:




Works great on dark colors and reds.....

 

No way, by hand straight from the bottle. I learned along time ago that if I apply a very thin film (about an ounce to do the whole car) I can start removing it by the time I come back around to where I started.

Then a spritz of Z6 or Z8 and I'm done for another 6 months on a DD driven in ALL weather to include snow/sleet/ etc.

I just had to discard a bottle as it went bad. It was 5 year old and I left it in the garage and it must have FROZEN during that horrible COLD spell we had where the garage door AUTO REVERSED on night and I left it open all night at -10 degrees outside. I used so little of it.

 

To answer your question, NO. But you may use a polisher if you want to after it dries to a haze. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Just depends on my mood and actually I prefer doing it manually. And the key is that it's applied thinly and when I do my cars I normally put on 2 light coats. It's not just a polish but protects as well.

 

I agree. Tried them all with impartial observers giving their opinions as to which one looked the best on my all black C7 and NU-FINISH came out the winner. Easy to apply and last forever.

 

I know the mention of Consumer Reports with actual scientific tests will bring out the haters, but Nu-Finish liquid & paste is a perennial winner. Also at the top is Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 liquid and Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus liquid. CR only tests about 20 common products. So, before everyone has a fit, CR does not test the million exotic waxes out there that many on this forum use.

 

I have used Zaino for years but due to difficulty in finding it I tried Chemical Guys Butter wax which is available on Amazon and was delighted with the results. Easy to apply and wet shine. Looks great on my Velocity Yellow 2015.

 

Great results with Adams clay bar, Meguiars #7 polish, and NXT. Don't clay bar or polish more than once a year since both products are abrasive. I do finish the wax job with an application of Adams detail spray. Seems to level/take out the streaks that sometimes appear after a waxing. It also really adds pop. Use a Porter Cable with proper pads and high quality microfiber towels.

To each his own, but I don't want to spend hours on the detailing for just a marginally better shine. Rather be driving it.

 

It'll be hard to find any, and I mean any, wax or polymer that doesn't look great. It's all about durability and longevity.

I do like the black fire product line, but man...there are so many good options out there.

If you take the time to regularly wash and polish/wax your car, I personally think any product will give you great results.

 

Totally......find a good detail product that you like, that provides good results for your car, and just stick with it.

If you were to try every new product that surfaces in the auto detail world, you would be spending lots of money.

I am a big believer in applying a paint coating after clay barring the paint surface. There are several high quality paint coatings on the market and the cost is not that much, since the product quantity can do many applications.

 

I just used Meguairs's Wash and Wavx with good results !!! I want to spend more time driving my car than taking care of it !!! Wayne

 

I have never used a machine on Zaino. It really is easy on, easy off. Google Zaino and follow their recommended application and you will be very pleased with the results.