Zaino Protection?

Dan said:
I keep getting mild etching too, just recently noticed on 1/2 the Sportwagen I did for the Speed vs ZAIO comparison. I really wish I knew what was causing it because it is not consistent. I can go for months and everything is fine, then I get etching. This time the Speed (later covered with FK1000P) side is fine. Arggggg..... I'm ready to throw all my Zaino and DG stuff out when this happens, but I love the look.
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Dan, like you, I loved the look of Z2, Z6, and Z8. I'm very saddened by the fact that I can no longer use it.
 
Have you had any issues with just Z6? I seem to do OK with just that on top of something else. It gives me about 75% of the look I'm after.
 
Dan said:
Have you had any issues with just Z6? I seem to do OK with just that on top of something else. It gives me about 75% of the look I'm after.
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No, I have not tried just Z6. I use OCW, now, and I'm very satisfied with it.
 
mborner & Dan- Hey, thanks for bumping this. I find it interesting (and utterly credible!) when self-professed Zaino fans report something like the etching issue.



Dan- Heh heh, maybe you oughta just top everything with FK1000P :chuckle: I've gotten *SO* spoiled by the ZAIO/FK1000P combo that I don't even bother cleaning off bugs or even bird-bombs.



Have either of you ever tried FK425 on top of the FK1000P? I'm wondering how the FK425 compares with the Z6/Z8 :think: Those two Zainos are intriguing me just like the Meg's UQW is, but for use on different vehicles.
 
Yeah, I would love to use FK1000P exclusively, I can even get by with its rather ho-hum looks, but its a PITA to apply and remove, even compared to M16. I am always doubting if any is actually sticking to the paint. But from a protection standpoint it does very well.



As far as FK425, its again, rather ho-hum in the looks dept. I like the slick feeling and love the smell, it just looks rather boring. Z6 is much glossier and has a shimmer to it. Z8 adds a lot of depth, in fact it used to own the depth crown but I think Megs Ultimate spray wax is all around better.
 
Dan said:
Yeah, I would love to use FK1000P exclusively, I can even get by with its rather ho-hum looks, but its a PITA to apply and remove, even compared to M16...
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Noting that I've somehow never found any LSPs difficult (no idea why :nixweiss ), well...except for missed spots of M16 that cured for weeks before I noticed them, I'm surprised at our differing experiences on this one. Heh heh, gee, been a while since we weren't on the same page, huh?!? Guess it's about time :chuckle:



I will agree that FK1000P is a bit tough to apply, at least some times. My one tin (little sample size from FK1) was pretty hard and, well yeah...kinda a PIA to get on there. But my newer, bigger tin ("great white" direct from FK) goes on *really* easy, like a completely different LSP.



So you don't like the look huh? :think: You're not the only one, but I always think of myself as mighty particular about such stuff, seeing diffs that others don't and so on, and I'm *really* happy with how FK1000P looks *on certain paints*. No, I wouldn't like it on my Jag or on black or red or...well, a lot of colors. Really do like it on silver and white though.



..As far as FK425, its again, rather ho-hum in the looks dept. I like the slick feeling and love the smell, it just looks rather boring...
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Huh :think: again! I think it really adds a lot of pop, at least to light metallics and white.



.. Z6 is much glossier and has a shimmer to it. Z8 adds a lot of depth, in fact it used to own the depth crown but I think Megs Ultimate spray wax is all around better.
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Even though we're back to our old disagreeing ;) I'm really glad you posted about those different effects. You've got me thinking about the Z6 now, along with that UQW that I think I've just gotta try.
 
I think we agree on most counts about this stuff, we just have different tastes in looks. I don't care for FK1000P because it adds shine and a little bit of depth, but it just has no wow factor. From some of the other products you've mentioned, it seems like you don't like too much wow factor. You seem to gravitate to products that enhance the way the paint looks, not change it. I'm on the other end of the spectrum, and on that note, you'll hate Z6!!!
 
Dan- Heh heh, now I *really* want to try the Z6 :chuckle:



But seriously...yeah, I think you may be right about what I'm usually after :think:



I do wonder how I'd like the Z6 on my silver S8 and/or the "Steel" Crown Vic (I think that's what the color's called...one of those weird Ford paints that changes with the light). On those two cars I do kinda go for the "oh man, I just can't [freakin'] believe it!!" look that utterly wows people.
 
Dan said:
Yeah, Z6 looks wonderful on silver. Z2+Z6 is as amazing as it gets on silver.
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1000% agree!



I have yet to find anything that makes silver look the way that combo does. Many people say that the lsp does little to nothing to add to the final look of a well polished car and I tend to agree except with Zaino and silver.
 
Dan- Well, I won't be doing the Z2, given the etching/etc. issues. :grinno: That's the only reason I'm considering quitting the UPP I've been using on the S8 (in favor of the FK)...etching from bugs/etc. that won't be cleaned off for an extended period.



mikemurphy234- Yeah, I agree, there *are* a few LSPs that can add to silver/white/etc.



I never really liked the signature Zaino look until I saw it on white, and/but I've been a bit more open-minded about it since then.
 
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