Detail Shop The place to talk about the daily care of your Crossfire and share the products you use to care for your Crossfire

Can I use CrystalGuard on top of Zaino?

  #1 (permalink)  
Old 01-24-2004, 12:40 AM
Cyril Baldwin's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Texas
Age: 54
Posts: 1,658
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Can I use CrystalGuard on top of Zaino?

Would it be possible to apply CG after using Zaino? CG did not say anything about removing any wax from your car. :roll:
 
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-24-2004, 10:13 AM
texex91's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just curious why you would want to do that? Just put another Zanio coat on--the more the merry. I have about 10-11 coats on over the past 5 months, not because it needed it, just because it gets deeper every single time...
 
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 01-24-2004, 10:26 AM
AZ Outlaws's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by texex91
Just curious why you would want to do that? Just put another Zanio coat on--the more the merry. I have about 10-11 coats on over the past 5 months, not because it needed it, just because it gets deeper every single time...
texex91,

I've seen you speak so highly of Zanio. Tell me a little about it please. Is it a super wax, a paint sealer etc? Do you think you're seeing better looking results because your Xfire is black which lends itself to show off a shine?

Thanks
 
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-24-2004, 11:54 AM
Cyril Baldwin's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Texas
Age: 54
Posts: 1,658
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Can't we use CG to protect zanio from losing its luster? I like zanio for its shine, however, i think CG gives more protection? Correct me if im wrong.
 
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 01-25-2004, 10:08 AM
texex91's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Um, well Zaino was most recently, named #1 by The Wax Test and Guru Reports who tested 46 waxes. www.gurureports.org. Are you using the whole system or just the Z2? I recommend the ZFX (which will cut the drying time in half--about 30 minutes) with the Z2, the finish with Z6 spray (I also use this to "touch up" as ness.)


AZ Outlaws:

Check out www.zainostore.com they have all of the info and tons of testimonials. The products I find are far superior to anything on the market for shine (no matter what color car you have) and the protection is incredible. I have not "waxed" mine in about 3 months, and water won't even stay on for two seconds--just slides right off. Now of course like anything else, you will get a million different opinions. However, I know once people acutally use the Zaino, they never go back. My black literally now looks as though you can stick you hand through it--that's how deep the shine is...
 
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 02-18-2004, 07:24 PM
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

You can multi-layer any product, some with better results than others. CrystalGuard is designed to do the same if you keep applying the top coat or the Quick product. What I don't understand is why you want 20 layers on your car unless you're a fanatic, or you just feel better about your car that way. One or two layers is all you should ever need in my opinion. Juts my two cents...
 
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 10:07 AM
AZ Outlaws's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

texex91 Wrote: "...Um, well Zaino was most recently, named #1 by The Wax Test and Guru Reports who tested 46 waxes. www.gurureports.org."

Am I missing something here??? I looked at the Guru Reports site, do you have to "buy" every report you're interested in?

Thanks...
 
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 10:22 AM
WesMichaels's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Age: 73
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had never heard of these folks until now. I didn't see much on their site to tell me why I should trust them over Consumer Reports. But, as far as wax goes, I don't think I need someone to tell me what wax is best. For me it's Mother's for someone else it Zaino. It's all very subjective. If you like a product then use it.
 
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 01:08 PM
jsisabella's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

OK, I saw the three part Mother's system at Pep Boys today, and decided to give it a try.

Maybe it is just me, but I have a problem spending $100-$150 for a car cleaner and wax.... The Mother's cost a total of $23.00.

I will let everyone know what I think when I get it done. Maybe this weekend.

The sun is out, it is 50+ degrees, the snow is melting, and there are only 30 days until spring!

The next item to do is get the snow tires off.

As someone else said, Life Is Good!!!!
 
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 01:16 PM
texex91's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm a firm beieliver in you get what you pay for. I can assure you that high end car owners do not pop down to Pep Boys for $23 3 step wax--I wonder why?? But hey, if you're happy great :lol:
 
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 03:49 PM
jsisabella's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I don't know. My 1991 Dodge Stealth had 175000 miles on in and was 10 years old when I traded it in. And it was driven through 10 Ohio winters.

I never put any expensive wax on that car, and it still looked great when I got out of it for the last time.

Sometimes the price is really not based on what you get, but the perception of what you get...

Just my $0.02 cents worth, but you can tell everyone it cost $1.99!!!

;-)
 
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 02-20-2004, 04:34 PM
WesMichaels's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Age: 73
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

"High end" car owners are just blowing money, IMO..... I'll put my shine up against any... Mother's has served me very well for a lot of years. I guess even after I started making good money I just never got the Yuppie mentality. I know that you don't have to spend a bunch to make paint shine. (If it's a good paint job)

Maybe that's why in 2006 I'm retiring @ 55 years old.

Lastly... Like I've said before..... Use the wax that you're most comfortable with. Just don't say that because a product doesn't cost a bundle that it can't be any good. Because when you make that statement you're dead wrong.
 
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 02-21-2004, 12:16 AM
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chandler, Arizona USA
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by WMichaels
"High end" car owners are just blowing money, IMO..... I'll put my shine up against any... Mother's has served me very well for a lot of years. I guess even after I started making good money I just never got the Yuppie mentality. I know that you don't have to spend a bunch to make paint shine. (If it's a good paint job)

Maybe that's why in 2006 I'm retiring @ 55 years old.

Lastly... Like I've said before..... Use the wax that you're most comfortable with. Just don't say that because a product doesn't cost a bundle that it can't be any good. Because when you make that statement you're dead wrong.
Tell you what everybody.... I'll mediate this thing. I just plunked down some hard earned cash for the Zaino stuff. If it's just another wax I'll be able to tell. Trust me I'm qualified, I have figured out that Krispy Kremes are no better than Dunkin Donuts even though everybody insists otherwise.
 
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 02-21-2004, 12:30 AM
jsisabella's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Fair enough.

But how about Red Ball Jets vs Nike sneakers?!?!

Now I am really showing my age. Sorry.
 
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 02-24-2004, 07:13 PM
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Red Ball Jets? If memory serves me correctly, wasn't that the band David Lee Roth was originally in prior to Van Halen? I'm ony 29, but I know my rock n' roll...
 
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 02-24-2004, 09:59 PM
DFWSBR's Avatar
Forum Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Use what you like, Zaino tops them all. If you want professional show car shine, you will get just that with Zaino. I have a friend who professionally details. He uses NOTHING but Zaino products. I've seen him take first place EVERY car show he has been a part of.

As for using something over it. Why bother? I was specifically told NOT to use Zaino before applying the 3M clear bra. The installer said he had a rough time getting it to stay in place. Damn good wax
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Osusannah
Crossfire Roadster
38
02-12-2024 01:49 PM
Valk
Interior
25
07-12-2021 09:49 PM
Mackel
Crossfire Roadster
14
10-16-2015 09:03 AM
2005 Ragtop
Wheels, Brakes, Tires and Suspension
7
10-03-2015 03:01 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Quick Reply: Can I use CrystalGuard on top of Zaino?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:55 PM.