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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Do you use Meguiars Wax on your Corvette or some other brand?
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Zaino...


It's a polish not a wax!
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Originally Posted by Quick Silver Z
Zaino...


It's a polish not a wax!
Polishing and waxing are often confused and misinterpreted to be the same thing, when in fact, they are two completely different practices.

Polishing corrects paint in some manner.
Waxing protects the the paint.
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Does Zanio have both polishes and waxes. What about using the detail spray or tire products. Leather cleaner?
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Originally Posted by Dreamcruiser1977
Does Zanio have both polishes and waxes. What about using the detail spray or tire products. Leather cleaner?
Zaino has no waxes, I have used their entire product lin (including leather, tire & detail sprays) with great satisfaction.

Jeff will disagree, vehemently.
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Zaino is expensive, durable and handles dirt/dust better than wax. Waxes leave a softer finish IMO and don't repel as well as polish. Polishes (any of them) are more durable than a wax.

I use Klasse AIO and have been happy with that product.

Ask on the car care forum and all the Zaino Zombies will come out of the closet with hard to believe testimonials.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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I put on 2-3 coats of Zaino when I use it and I do that 3-4 times a year. So I have anywhere from 6-12 coats of polish on the car.

My car is white, and yet it has a high level of brilliance.

I use the Zaino on my Focus ST as well, used it previously on my GTO as well as on my Father's Z4 and VUE and my Mother's 5er.
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I use Turtle Wax ICE on mine. Easy on/off, leaves no white residue, and lasts a long time.
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Zaino! It is not a wax per se, but a polymer sealant. It is optically clear and you can add layers without taking off the ones below so it adds depth. It is not as expensive as people may think. You use so little a bottle will last for years.

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Regardless of what you decide to use be sure to prep the paint first...Dawn and clay bar. JMO

I have had good luck using Adam's products.
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I've had great results with Griot's Garage products....
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I just used "White Wax" for my new Blade Silver C-6 and I want to recommend this product. The Best $10 ever spent. The car looks completely different with a deep shine and really smooth. I even waxed it a second time I was so impressed.
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