Zaino and others independently tested.
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From: Georgia
Zaino and others independently tested.
I found this write-up by an NSX owner for an NSX group and though it was an interesting and valid test. Check it out:
http://www.nsxsc.com/nsexcitement/waxtest.html
http://www.nsxsc.com/nsexcitement/waxtest.html
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I not surprised...I was a little skeptical about Zaino, thought it might just be hype until I tried it last weeked. I amazed how well it works...my car is silver, I can only imagine what it would do for a dark colored car
Agreed!
I've been very pleased with the Zaino products, right down to the car wash. The one thing I wasn't overly impressed with was the tire gel, I only used it a few times but switched back to the Meguiars I used to use. I'll give it another chance at some point (probably when the Meguiar's runs out) but the Zaino was a more subtle shine (could be good or bad depending on taste) and didn't seem to last as long as the Meguiar's.
I've used the cheap Zymol and it wasn't bad, I also used the Meguiar's and wasn't impressed, even initially. For me, the Zaino beads and lasts longer than anything I've used, is easier to apply; and my dark green car looks better than ever.
I've used the cheap Zymol and it wasn't bad, I also used the Meguiar's and wasn't impressed, even initially. For me, the Zaino beads and lasts longer than anything I've used, is easier to apply; and my dark green car looks better than ever.
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Kyle, have you tried Eagle One tire wet? That's what I'm using right now. It is a gel, more liquid than most (for me that means it's easier to apply than the thicker gels), it gives a very good shine.
My only problem with using tire wet is how greasy it is. It's a pain when I wash my car.
My only problem with using tire wet is how greasy it is. It's a pain when I wash my car.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
LexRX, I am also now using Eagle 1 tire shine. It costs more than the competiton but I have noticed a difference. Great product.
LexRX, I am also now using Eagle 1 tire shine. It costs more than the competiton but I have noticed a difference. Great product.
I've been using Meguiars...like the fact that it lasts a long time and no overspray but I wouldn't mind a little more tire shine.
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i use the meguiar's cuz it smells good. hehe, no really i like the shine too. sometimes i hate how it lasts so long that i actually have to scrub the tires down during each car wash just so i can reapply a fresh coat.
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Search far enough back in the Maintainence forum and you'll find that that NSX test has been posted before (actually twice, I think, but I'm depending on wet memory). Pretty thorough, though, and validates Zaino's claims pretty well. I think that test was the final piece of info that led to me buying from Zaino the first time, but having used it for over a year now, I'm a true believer. Plus, there's something pretty pleasant about dealing with someone (Sal himself, or at least, claims to be) who a) answers your emailed questions within an hour or so and b) ships your order before your personal check even clears!!!
But real drivers doan need no steenkeng tire glaze; the 1 g corners just rub it off.
But real drivers doan need no steenkeng tire glaze; the 1 g corners just rub it off.
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I use all the Zaino Products and have been very please with them. I don't think I will ever use anything else. And Eagle 1 Tire gel works great too. I stays on a long time and it doesn't fly off onto the side of your car like a lot of other tire dressing does.
Originally posted by LexRX
Kyle, have you tried Eagle One tire wet? That's what I'm using right now. It is a gel, more liquid than most (for me that means it's easier to apply than the thicker gels), it gives a very good shine.
My only problem with using tire wet is how greasy it is. It's a pain when I wash my car.
Kyle, have you tried Eagle One tire wet? That's what I'm using right now. It is a gel, more liquid than most (for me that means it's easier to apply than the thicker gels), it gives a very good shine.
My only problem with using tire wet is how greasy it is. It's a pain when I wash my car.
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i have also tried many waxed, used griots garage waxes, klasse sealants, zymol, nxt, but i have always ran back to zaino, not using anything else anymore, very impressed with the outcome on white and silver cars, just finished a pearl white sc430, the car looked awesome, nobody even know how nice tthe color was until i was done, and it last long, also for the tire dressing i use the kind they use at americas tire company, dont know who makes it or sells it, but it works fine, doesnt fly all over the bumpers when i first drive my car.
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I started using Zaino as well https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=120889 and I will never use anything else!
I now have 12 coats of Z2 on the car and it looks amazing. I can't even imagine how much better it would look if the color was darker.
I now have 12 coats of Z2 on the car and it looks amazing. I can't even imagine how much better it would look if the color was darker.
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