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moody6.7 · 05-18-2008, 09:47 AM

Different sealants and waxes (last step products) give different shine qualities. LSP's shine qualities can be described as warmer, wetter, brighter. Some LSPs will make the paint appear darker. Some lsp's mute metal flake where others make metal flake pop. Carnuba waxes typically give the paint a warm glow. To see for your self how a sealant or wax makes the shine qualities different do one half of your hood with one product and the other half with another product. You can also test durability this way. A person may love one product on one color vehicle and may not find something else looks better on another color. Zaino does not typically give the warm glow associated with carnuba. Zaino is typically more of a bright shine. It is really personal preference. Zaino does last a long time, longer than any wax.

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TDI · 05-18-2008, 10:07 AM

I'll 2nd moody6.7's Zaino suggestion. Zaino lasts longer than any product I've ever tried... and I've tried a LOT. Ask my wife! My opinion is that you can't buy anything in Wal-mart that will provide 6 months of durability. I use Zaino on my black TDI in June and December. It still beads water like crazy 6 months after I put it on, and it still looks great. People often accuse me of waxing my car every other weekend. I'm pretty picky about how my car looks... but I'm not that anal about it.

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bobser1 · 05-19-2008, 12:57 AM

How much does that Zaino run? Sound like something I would like to try... Thanks for the info...

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TDI · 05-19-2008, 06:19 PM

Go here:

Zaino Store

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SmokinDiesel · 05-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Zaino is over-rated IMO ...

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e-rok · 05-19-2008, 09:17 PM

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Zaino is over-rated IMO ...

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moody6.7 · 05-20-2008, 08:26 AM

Do you feel that the durability of Zaino that is overrated? I have not found anything that is more durable. I do not think Zaino is the easiest product to work with but the question was about durabilty.

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SmokinDiesel · 05-20-2008, 02:06 PM

I think it is all together over-rated. The durability is good ... but not "over the top" for me. And no ... its not the easiest product to work with ... thats forsure!!

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alwaysamopar · 05-20-2008, 02:41 PM

Has anyone heard of wax actually baking in the hot arizona sun and causing more problems than not having any protection?

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fairchase · 05-20-2008, 05:51 PM

No one has mentioned the duragloss products. Has anyone tried them ? Good or bad? 601 followed by 501.

e-rok · 05-20-2008, 06:10 PM

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Has anyone heard of wax actually baking in the hot arizona sun and causing more problems than not having any protection?

maybe applying it in the sun, but once applied and buffed off I have no clue how it can cause a problem, lol

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SmokinDiesel · 05-20-2008, 07:22 PM

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maybe applying it in the sun, but once applied and buffed off I have no clue how it can cause a problem, lol

Exactly ... Once the residue is buffed away ... no amount of heat will cause damage ... if anything, it will just wear down faster, but no ill effects at all

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05-20-2008, 02:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
alwaysamopar Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tucson az Posts: 58 alwaysamopar's Truck Pics	wax vs polish Has anyone heard of wax actually baking in the hot arizona sun and causing more problems than not having any protection? __________________ 1999 2500 cummins w/auto 4 by 4 quad cab Edge juice w/attitude Straight exhaust Vulcan big line kit with holley blue pump Silencer ring MIA

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05-18-2008, 09:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
moody6.7 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 35 moody6.7's Truck Pics	Different sealants and waxes (last step products) give different shine qualities. LSP's shine qualities can be described as warmer, wetter, brighter. Some LSPs will make the paint appear darker. Some lsp's mute metal flake where others make metal flake pop. Carnuba waxes typically give the paint a warm glow. To see for your self how a sealant or wax makes the shine qualities different do one half of your hood with one product and the other half with another product. You can also test durability this way. A person may love one product on one color vehicle and may not find something else looks better on another color. Zaino does not typically give the warm glow associated with carnuba. Zaino is typically more of a bright shine. It is really personal preference. Zaino does last a long time, longer than any wax. __________________ 2008 2500 Laramie QC, SWB, Silver, 68rfe, At an Auction Site Near You 2007.5 2500 SLT QC, 6.7L, 6 Spd Auto, SWB, ECM reprogrammed 4 times.....

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05-18-2008, 10:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
TDI Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Posts: 22 TDI's Truck Pics	I'll 2nd moody6.7's Zaino suggestion. Zaino lasts longer than any product I've ever tried... and I've tried a LOT. Ask my wife! My opinion is that you can't buy anything in Wal-mart that will provide 6 months of durability. I use Zaino on my black TDI in June and December. It still beads water like crazy 6 months after I put it on, and it still looks great. People often accuse me of waxing my car every other weekend. I'm pretty picky about how my car looks... but I'm not that anal about it. __________________ 2004 Quad Cab 4X4 HO 6 speed manual 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 5sp (Yes, it's a DIESEL) 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring (wife's)

05-19-2008, 12:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
bobser1 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 49 bobser1's Truck Pics	How much does that Zaino run? Sound like something I would like to try... Thanks for the info... __________________ 2005 Ram 2500 4X4 Gutted Exh, Edge Juice with attitude, VisionGuard 8000 2 way alarm system, stock 48re 33's X 12.5 X 17, rims, front end leveler kit, Air Raid air cleaner, Silencer ring MIA!... Just that for now...

05-19-2008, 06:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
TDI Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Posts: 22 TDI's Truck Pics	Go here: Zaino Store __________________ 2004 Quad Cab 4X4 HO 6 speed manual 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 5sp (Yes, it's a DIESEL) 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring (wife's)

05-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,824 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Zaino is over-rated IMO ... __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

05-20-2008, 08:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
moody6.7 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 35 moody6.7's Truck Pics	Do you feel that the durability of Zaino that is overrated? I have not found anything that is more durable. I do not think Zaino is the easiest product to work with but the question was about durabilty. __________________ 2008 2500 Laramie QC, SWB, Silver, 68rfe, At an Auction Site Near You 2007.5 2500 SLT QC, 6.7L, 6 Spd Auto, SWB, ECM reprogrammed 4 times.....

05-20-2008, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,824 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	I think it is all together over-rated. The durability is good ... but not "over the top" for me. And no ... its not the easiest product to work with ... thats forsure!! __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

05-20-2008, 05:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
fairchase Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24 fairchase's Truck Pics	No one has mentioned the duragloss products. Has anyone tried them ? Good or bad? 601 followed by 501.