Greetings fellow enthusiasts,
I have a 2001 MDX in the color of Mahogany. For the past three years I have used Zaino with good results. But it does have some drawbacks. Don't get me wrong, it shines great, but I don't find a real richness to the color. Up close it looks faded despite 40+ coats. Also, linear scratches aren't hidden at all with Zaino. Z5 has no effect on them. Scratches probably a result of winter snow and ice.
The winter washing scratches I usually remove in the spring with Griots Machine Polish 2 and 3 which seems to do a fine job, then reapply Z2 and Z5 with ZFX. I think I would like to try something different this year. I want a deep rich wet look to the color. Is this only achieved with a wax top coat? And what affect will it have on dust accumulation? I live on a dirt road and the area in general is dusty. They use dirt on the roads in the winter and not salt. The dust accumulation is not that critical since I hand wash it 1-2 times a week in the spring through fall. Despite what you may have heard, Zaino does attract dust big time! Once it's on the vehicle it doesn't blow off.
So what does everyone recommend for scratch removal to polish to wax top coats? What works best for say a $100 or less?
I'd appreciate all your insights.
I have a 2001 MDX in the color of Mahogany. For the past three years I have used Zaino with good results. But it does have some drawbacks. Don't get me wrong, it shines great, but I don't find a real richness to the color. Up close it looks faded despite 40+ coats. Also, linear scratches aren't hidden at all with Zaino. Z5 has no effect on them. Scratches probably a result of winter snow and ice.
The winter washing scratches I usually remove in the spring with Griots Machine Polish 2 and 3 which seems to do a fine job, then reapply Z2 and Z5 with ZFX. I think I would like to try something different this year. I want a deep rich wet look to the color. Is this only achieved with a wax top coat? And what affect will it have on dust accumulation? I live on a dirt road and the area in general is dusty. They use dirt on the roads in the winter and not salt. The dust accumulation is not that critical since I hand wash it 1-2 times a week in the spring through fall. Despite what you may have heard, Zaino does attract dust big time! Once it's on the vehicle it doesn't blow off.
So what does everyone recommend for scratch removal to polish to wax top coats? What works best for say a $100 or less?
I'd appreciate all your insights.
