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Paul Workman · 03-01-2014

UNFORTUNATELY... I have a hood to contribute to a test of the popular car wax/polish wars.

Right off the bat, there are the Adam's and the Zaino products that I personally would like to test. And, surely there are some others out there - some "professional" polish/waxes out there too that need to be "discovered".

What are some quality products besides those listed that need to be tested?

Franke · 03-01-2014

A guy at a car show one day gave me a product named Bullet wax. It took the swirls out of my paint and made a great shine. I don't see them advertised any where.

WB9MCW · 03-01-2014

This is what I have been using.

http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...3688400&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...owViewpoints=1

fletchusmc · 03-02-2014

How about Duragloss? I've heard it's comparable to Zaino. I use it because I can get it locally instead of internet only orders.

We Gone · 03-02-2014

Getting ready to try Adams Polish & Sealant for the first time. Got it free with my Summit bucks...

XfireZ51 · 03-03-2014

Been using Zaino for a number of years. But I have added one step of my own. After I clay bar, with a meguire's kit, I then will use polishing compound.
Then onto the Zaino steps. If it's been a while, I'll do tar remover first, then clay bar.

scottfab · 03-03-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Been using Zaino for a number of years. But I have added one step of my own. After I clay bar, with a meguire's kit, I then will use polishing compound.
Then onto the Zaino steps. If it's been a while, I'll do tar remover first, then clay bar.

Which polishing compound?

XfireZ51 · 03-03-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottfab

Which polishing compound?

Scott,

I think Turtle Wax. Its a white paste. I have also used Bug and Tar Remover before anything else. Not sure it makes a huge difference but definitely want to get the micro-dirt out using the clay bar first.

We Gone · 03-03-2014

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-943-a...ng-polish.aspx

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-1014-...t-sealant.aspx

Paul Workman · 03-31-2014

One of the comparisons I'm interested in is comparing other products to Zaino, especially when exposed to summer sun AND dust/pollen.

Note: It was these conditions that turned me off on waxes 12 years ago; Zaino ever since. But, a lot of changes have occurred in the interim, and it would be good to see how stuff compares now.

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Myth BUSTERS! UNFORTUNATELY... I have a hood to contribute to a test of the popular car wax/polish wars. Right off the bat, there are the Adam's and the Zaino products that I personally would like to test. And, surely there are some others out there - some "professional" polish/waxes out there too that need to be "discovered". What are some quality products besides those listed that need to be tested? __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 516	Re: Myth BUSTERS! A guy at a car show one day gave me a product named Bullet wax. It took the swirls out of my paint and made a great shine. I don't see them advertised any where.

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WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Myth BUSTERS! This is what I have been using. http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...3688400&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...owViewpoints=1 __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

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fletchusmc Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 48	Re: Myth BUSTERS! How about Duragloss? I've heard it's comparable to Zaino. I use it because I can get it locally instead of internet only orders.

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	Re: Myth BUSTERS! Getting ready to try Adams Polish & Sealant for the first time. Got it free with my Summit bucks... __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,662	Re: Myth BUSTERS! Been using Zaino for a number of years. But I have added one step of my own. After I clay bar, with a meguire's kit, I then will use polishing compound. Then onto the Zaino steps. If it's been a while, I'll do tar remover first, then clay bar. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	Re: Myth BUSTERS! http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-943-a...ng-polish.aspx http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-1014-...t-sealant.aspx __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

03-31-2014	#10
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Myth BUSTERS! One of the comparisons I'm interested in is comparing other products to Zaino, especially when exposed to summer sun AND dust/pollen. Note: It was these conditions that turned me off on waxes 12 years ago; Zaino ever since. But, a lot of changes have occurred in the interim, and it would be good to see how stuff compares now. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry