Best wax to use ? Zaino vs?

Jerseyed · 05-04-2014, 10:01 PM

In the past, I used the Zaino car wax system to wax my C5 and have a C7 on order. The C5 looked awesome after using this system and it called for several layers of the wax to be applied. Whereas I will be sure to enjoy and drive this C7 a lot, I am meticulous when it comes to making sure the car looks great. I was wondering what wax others use and how it worked out.

Thanks for your input and enjoy your C7!

JerseyEd

Stingray · 05-05-2014, 09:43 AM

There are many high quality products out there... and I'm sure some of the more detailing-oriented seasoned experts will chime in with their personal experience in regards to the use of wax or sealants, etc, etc... I have used both and happy with the results. As for wax, I currently use Blackfire's Midnight Sun but have also used quality products from Adam's and Meguiar's. I also want to try Griot's sooner or later as I have heard good feedback on some of their detailing products. Bottom line is keep your C7 well maintained and enjoy it as much as posssible.

gthal · 05-06-2014, 10:42 AM

I don't use a wax as the durability and ability to shed dirt is limited.

Zaino is a great product but there are better and newer ones these days.

My 2 favourite products are 22PLE and CQuartz UK edition... both are nano coatings. CQuartz UK is the easiest to apply (easier than Zaino or any other sealant I have used and I have used about 15). It lasts for up to 2 years, it sheds dirt like crazy and looks great.

Keep in mind the "look" is not from the wax/sealant. Well, let me restate. 85% of the look is from the paint prep. A car that is clayed properly, polished properly (Zaino calls their products "polishes" but they are actually sealants) to remove defects and to bring out gloss and THEN sealed will look amazing. The sealant part plays the smallest role in the overall look... despite what some will claim

That isn't to say it won't change the look of the car for the better but will only do so much without proper paint prep.

Hulkamaniac · 05-06-2014, 02:03 PM

I've used Turtle Wax ICE since it was released several years ago.

LOVE IT!!!

Glen e · 05-06-2014, 05:44 PM

Listen to Gthal above...coatings are a real breakthrough.......but it's all about polish and prep. There is no "best wax"

CquartzUK on my car....like glass:

Jerseyed · 05-06-2014, 07:53 PM

Thanks for your input my friends.

Ed

SidneyC · 05-06-2014, 10:24 PM

Adams was in Houston this past weekend with a display booth at a camarofest. They put on a seminar and I went along with my wife. She, who knows absolutely nothing hollers at me to come over and pay attention because she wants our car to look like this one. I guess proof is in what she saw. She naive as all get out but judged on what she saw that impressed her.

Ret9580 · 05-06-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SidneyC

Adams was in Houston this past weekend with a display booth at a camarofest. They put on a seminar and I went along with my wife. She, who knows absolutely nothing hollers at me to come over and pay attention because she wants our car to look like this one. I guess proof is in what she saw. She naive as all get out but judged on what she saw that impressed her.

Hope she is as naive with computers and reading forums too! LOL.

Jerseyed · 05-08-2014, 07:46 PM

I agree with GTHAL...That 85& of the look is from the paint prep AND that claying will go a long way. I may try out the CQuartz UK. Thanks again.

05-04-2014, 10:01 PM	#1
Jerseyed Drives: 2010 Lexus, 2014 Z51 C7 on order Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 40	Best wax to use ? Zaino vs? In the past, I used the Zaino car wax system to wax my C5 and have a C7 on order. The C5 looked awesome after using this system and it called for several layers of the wax to be applied. Whereas I will be sure to enjoy and drive this C7 a lot, I am meticulous when it comes to making sure the car looks great. I was wondering what wax others use and how it worked out. Thanks for your input and enjoy your C7! JerseyEd

05-06-2014, 10:42 AM	#3
gthal Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 96	I don't use a wax as the durability and ability to shed dirt is limited. Zaino is a great product but there are better and newer ones these days. My 2 favourite products are 22PLE and CQuartz UK edition... both are nano coatings. CQuartz UK is the easiest to apply (easier than Zaino or any other sealant I have used and I have used about 15). It lasts for up to 2 years, it sheds dirt like crazy and looks great. Keep in mind the "look" is not from the wax/sealant. Well, let me restate. 85% of the look is from the paint prep. A car that is clayed properly, polished properly (Zaino calls their products "polishes" but they are actually sealants) to remove defects and to bring out gloss and THEN sealed will look amazing. The sealant part plays the smallest role in the overall look... despite what some will claim That isn't to say it won't change the look of the car for the better but will only do so much without proper paint prep. __________________ Current: 2014 Z51 \| Torch red \| Black interior Previous: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Previous: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT

05-06-2014, 02:03 PM	#4
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 785 View My Garage	I've used Turtle Wax ICE since it was released several years ago. LOVE IT!!! __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Listen to Gthal above...coatings are a real breakthrough.......but it's all about polish and prep. There is no "best wax" CquartzUK on my car....like glass: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-06-2014, 10:24 PM	#7
SidneyC Drives: C7 CRT vert 3LT, Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 25	Adams was in Houston this past weekend with a display booth at a camarofest. They put on a seminar and I went along with my wife. She, who knows absolutely nothing hollers at me to come over and pay attention because she wants our car to look like this one. I guess proof is in what she saw. She naive as all get out but judged on what she saw that impressed her. __________________ 1100 - 1/24/14 2000 - 4/29/14 3000 - 4/30/14 3000 - 5/06/14 TPW 5/26/14 3300 - 5/13/14 TPW 5/26/14 3400 - 5/19/14 TPW 5/26/14 3800 - 5/28/14 4B00 - 5/29/14

05-05-2014, 09:43 AM	#2
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	There are many high quality products out there... and I'm sure some of the more detailing-oriented seasoned experts will chime in with their personal experience in regards to the use of wax or sealants, etc, etc... I have used both and happy with the results. As for wax, I currently use Blackfire's Midnight Sun but have also used quality products from Adam's and Meguiar's. I also want to try Griot's sooner or later as I have heard good feedback on some of their detailing products. Bottom line is keep your C7 well maintained and enjoy it as much as posssible.

05-06-2014, 07:53 PM	#6
Jerseyed Drives: 2010 Lexus, 2014 Z51 C7 on order Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 40	Thanks for your input my friends. Ed

05-08-2014, 07:46 PM	#9
Jerseyed Drives: 2010 Lexus, 2014 Z51 C7 on order Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 40	I agree with GTHAL...That 85& of the look is from the paint prep AND that claying will go a long way. I may try out the CQuartz UK. Thanks again.