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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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I'm trying to get a wax that really works, what wax works the best for you???, and what is your result??? thanx in advance
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Zaino. It is expensive but it has an extreme shine and will last for a long time.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RedWolf
Zaino. It is expensive but it has an extreme shine and will last for a long time.
Zaino is not a wax but you won't be disappointed.
"My" wax recommendation is Pinnacle Souvern or Adams.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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i have used alot of different products on the car. silver is a very hard color to get a nice deep shine. zaino really makes the flake pop from the paint. that pop and a really wet look is the most you can expect from a light silver car.


2 coats of zaino z2 with z6 detail spray between coats.



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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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I like Meguaires products. I found Zaino to be good garbage filler.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by silver_z06
I'm trying to get a wax that really works, what wax works the best for you???, and what is your result??? thanx in advance
Everyone has their own needs and ideas of what "really works". You should decide what you're looking for the "wax" to do for you and make a list to help you decide.

My list looked something like this

Easy application and removal
Great depth and shine
Great durability
Won't leave white stains in the cracks and on the trim
Can be applied in direct sunlight
Carries a full line of products
ETC...

I've tried a lot of different products over the years. Some good, some a waste of money. It's a trial and error thing as what might look good to someone else, may not look good to me.

I've been using Zaino for the last year and so far it works great and fits my needs rather well. Prior to Zaino, I had tried rejex, Mother's, Megs, etc.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Waxes are becoming a thing of the past IMHO due to their poor durability and the recent improvement of Polymer Sealants to where they even look better than wax, well atleast Zaino does.

Zaino gets my recommedation. Do a search, there is plenty to red or just go to www.zainostore.com. If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask.
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I would highly recommend Zaino as well.

He is my Silver Z06 back about 4 yrs ago wearing old school Z2:



Here is the same car that I sold to a friend of mine a year ago. It has been on the road course 55+ days.

I just cleaned it up with ZPC and added a few coats of Z2pro. You can see the before and after pics here
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Adams...you'll be impressed.
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