Spreading sealants/waxes by machine

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maxshine

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How do the residues left by Zaino compare to Klasse's ? And do MF's work best in removing Zaino also ? I'm referring to the ZFX version of Zaino.





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I think there is less residue with Zaino. Although both are pretty low. MF towels work great with Zaino.
 
if you apply thin coats with both products. Zaino is easier to remove though. I also find that large bath towels work best for Zaino removal although some use MF towels with good results too.
 
I can honestly say I have never seen Zaino dust...



And the Klasse tends to require more MFs when removing.



Both are excellent products!
 
You know, I love Zaino but have never experienced the "lack of dust" benefit. I must have the only electrically charged Audi in the country! :D
 
I have found that if Zaino is applied thinly as instructed there is no residue. I only use plush 100% USA cotton towels to wipe off. That what I love about Zaino no residue. The anti-static properties are noticeable especially after several coats of Z2/Z5/Z6 and a Z7 wash followed by Z6.

Can not comment on Klasse or BF.
 
Are you using Zaino or Maquire's 20? What do you use to wipe the sealant off with MF / 100% cotton towels ?

I do not think #20 states anything about dust reduction.
 
I get less residue with Zaino, but I think Klasse is the winner when it comes to dust reduction. In fact, I get a little static when removing Zaino from my tail-lights.



blkZ28, Dude switched to Zaino recently :)
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Brad B. [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>You know, I love Zaino but have never experienced the "lack of dust" benefit. I must have the only electrically charged Audi in the country! :D [/b]</blockquote>
As I'll be Zaino'ing my S4 soon.
 
I am going to try a little experiment to determine which attracts more dust, Klasse, Zaino, carnubas, etc. I also intend to look at extraneous factors that increase dust accumulation...namely static electricity. This includes the care and use of different types of towels and applicators.



Stay tuned!
 
The difference I noticed with Zaino---->



It is not so much the reduced dust attraction. On a parked car, dust will will settle on it, no matter what product you are using. Now a carnuba that uses an oil will end up having more dust sticking to it. The strength I noticed with zaino is the reduction in DUST and dirt pickup on a daily driver. The car stays cleaner between washes and a quick drive around the block usually gets most of the settled dust off for me anyways....unless it rains or the surface of the car is wet.



A fair test in my opinion would be apply products on the SAME panels of a car (split the panels in half) and subject it to normal driving. I don't think having a panel sit for a week tells you much with dust pickup.
 
What is your testing plan and hypothesis and all that other mumbo jumbo techno speak about experiments?



I do notice on cold dry days MFs seems to creat a static charge as I can see the fibers stand out when looking at them in bright light.



Ecspecially on the dash board...Kinda like the rabbit pelt on the glass rod trick in grade school.
 
Z28-



I QD using Z6 and a Charissima. I have also used Z6 and an MF towel. The amount of dust seemed the same after using both methods. Any suggestions? Which do you perfer- I'll try that one.



I am very happy with Zaino. Right now I only have 3 coats of Z5/ZFX. I can't wait to apply some Z2!



As Intermezzo indicated, I did switch to Zaino recently. Guess I should change my .sig!
 
I see some people say to use speed 3 or so on a DA when spreading a wax by machine.

Why does the speed even matter. I do most spreading by hand these days but when I use a machine I just use the slowest setting. It does not spread faster and my guess it helps make it more even but seems more theory than fact.

Thoughts?
 
Bunky said:
I see some people say to use speed 3 or so on a DA when spreading a wax by machine.

Why does the speed even matter. I do most spreading by hand these days but when I use a machine I just use the slowest setting. It does not spread faster and my guess it helps make it more even but seems more theory than fact.

Thoughts?
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Well Al,
Using a machine to spread a wax or sealant does actually make a more even coverage. I guess speed 3 is slow enough as to prevent slinging, but fast enough to work it in a nice even application.:confused:
 
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