If you had only one sealant to buy, which one and why.....

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I want to add another sealant to my stash and am undecided between Zaino, UPGP and JW Acrylic.



I'm inclined on buying Z5 & ZFX BUT as a previous Z user who had ZFX dry up on me (not having receipt/bought from local dealer - no recourse or record....), I never bought Z after that. I am currently using up my KSG and also Sonus Acrylic on the wheels.



Shelf life would be a +++++, bearing my experience with ZFX which just left a sour taste....Not a pro so the only vehicles that get detailed are my own as this is just a hobby...albeit a very expensive hobby :hmph:
 
Sal Zaino replaced my zfx no questions asked back in 2004. I'd pick zaino out of that list but to be honest its the only one I have used too. Fwiw you can use Zaino without ZFX.
 
ZFX formula was changed to address the geling up issue it had in its past. I have some new formula which is getting pretty old and it is holding up great.



Zaino is definitely my first choice when it comes to a sealant.
 
chefwong said:
Detail on the daily drivers coming up. They see, sun, salt, rain and snow depending on which season I'm in ;-)



I want to add another sealant to my stash and am undecided between Zaino, UPGP and JW Acrylic.



I'm inclined on buying Z5 & ZFX BUT as a previous Z user who had ZFX dry up on me (not having receipt/bought from local dealer - no recourse or record....), I never bought Z after that. I am currently using up my KSG and also Sonus Acrylic on the wheels.



Shelf life would be a +++++, bearing my experience with ZFX which just left a sour taste....Not a pro so the only vehicles that get detailed are my own as this is just a hobby...albeit a very expensive hobby :hmph:
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UPGP wowa takes 10min to do the entire car and windows. After its clean of course!
 
I'd lean toward Z-5 w/ZFX since it allows you to do 3 applications in one day and the durability it offers. My next choice would be UPGP since it looks so nice is is a breeze to apply.
 
FK is more of a sealant than a wax..its a synthetic wax....no real wax content..very nice product and nice look and very durable also....also makes a dam nice wheel sealant....



FK 1000 topped with pink wax is a super combo also...



AL
 
AL-53 said:
FK is more of a sealant than a wax..its a synthetic wax....no real wax content..very nice product and nice look and very durable also....also makes a dam nice wheel sealant....



FK 1000 topped with pink wax is a super combo also...



AL
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Thanks Al, heard alot of guys topping UPGP with FK1000 seems like a nice combo. I just topped UPGP with Fuzion and it was ok nothing special. So is pink wax a nuba?
 
Legacy99 said:
Thanks Al, heard alot of guys topping UPGP with FK1000 seems like a nice combo. I just topped UPGP with Fuzion and it was ok nothing special. So is pink wax a nuba?
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Pink wax is blended from #1 Brazilian Carnauba Wax and durable poly resins. The result is a soft easy on easy off past wax which delivers a ultra deep, ultra wet, ultra glossy custom show car finish. Excellent for use on all automotive and aircraft finishes.



info taken from FK1 site....its very nice stuff...was the talk here a few years back...I still use it...i top DG 105 with it...



Al
 
Interesting read on the reformulated ZFX. Recent posts also suggest different revisions - alterations ----changes to the formulas in the Z lineup.



Granted, it would be interesting to know what the different revisions/batches differ. I can see from a sales standpoint why they don't do this .....(too much administrative headache from users asking if they have the latest batch, etc)



I am aware that you can use Z5 without ZFX but then I would still need to at least use ZAIO as a base (I would rather in lieu order ZFX and just layer 3 layers) and be done with it.



As much as I love a clean car, doing three seperate applications of UPGP also has it's downsides. However, it's WOWO use would be like a slightly longer QD session after a wash.
 
I've tried a bunch, and the one I just tried - 1Z Glans Wax - impressed me the most. I was a little concerned about how easy it would be to use, and pleasantly surprised when I found it to be "JuneBug" proof - ie bBubba friendly. It was like adding another layer of clear coat, very slick and wet looking with great depth. I don't know personally about duribilty yet, but in David Fermani's 8 way sealant test - it held it's own with zaino and others.



BTW - AG has the whole 1Z line on sale, I prepped my van with 1Z metalic polish before waxing to get rid of a few light swirls.
 
Ultima = for ease of use....

Jeffs 2nd choice

not used Zaino but the others are soo good and easy it would need to be really special in looks to make up for the more complex use...
 
Al , what FK to you top 105 with , PW or 1000P ?



My favorite sealant has been DG stuff , yeah , not the best for some, but looks great to me .
 
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