Thanks for the compliments!
ZaneO - The flake pop is too close for me to call, maybe a very slight edge to AJ. I used to reserve Z2Pro for extra flake pop, but the new Z5Pro seems as good as anything else Ive tried. For the added wetness and slickness, Z5Pro is my favorite all around sealant.
Dogma - Prime and AIO are made by the same parent company, Carlack, in Germany. Its probably an updated version of AIO. Besides being a great chemical cleaner/polish, it leaves extra durability with its acrylic base (which is slick itself, making thin applications of Zaino even easier). I chose it over Z-PC because Prime is not abrasive, Z-PC is and I didnt have any swirls or marring to remove. If I had, I would have reached for Blackfire Final Polish, also my current favorite for swirl removal.
Here is a description of Prime from Jeff himself:
"In particular, Prime works well as a basecoat for a very wide range of toppers... carnauba waxes, polymers sealants, acrylic sealants, etc. I've actually never heard of an instance that there was an incompatibility issue. So, it's like AIO in that way, but Prime has a superior clarity that avoids the silvery sheen that some people do see with Klasse. Prime certainly could be topped by Z2.
But, I would still stick with Prime (original, Acrylic, or Strong) and top with AJ or Trigger. I think this will give you the clear, wet, flake-popping look that will make this color really brilliant. And, all of these products are based on our resistant acrylic polymer technology and include the most effective UV protection available in paint care. So, a combo like this will give you both the looks and the durable protection that you're looking for (and quite good longevity as a bonus). Trigger is so easy to use, you could quickly add a refreshing layer whenever the mood strikes!
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