Zaino, Wax, Protectants: Which One?

I will vote for Zaino products as being among the best

 

Hi Im new to the prius forums. I will say that Zaino is a great product, however, I think chemical guys make a far more superior product. Deeper shine, longer protection, and easier to apply.

 

Their wax provides longer protection than polymer sealant? Don't think so. Nice girls though.

 

Heads up for those who need products: Autogeek is selling a $100GC for $65 right now via this LINK

No Zaino sold there, but nearly everything else including Dr. Colorchip. Here's what I bought:

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Qty Product Code - Product Name Price
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1 G-17110 - 10 oz. Meguiars Headlight Protectant 7.99
1 ULT-1004-100 - 4 oz. Ultima Paint Guard Plus & Microfi 19.99
1 DR-COLORCHIP - Dr. Colorchip Road Rash Paint Chip Repa 59.00
1 GG-3003 - Professional Grit Guard 7.99
1 NM-191 - No Mess Car Interior Applicator 4.99
1 SAMPLES - One Free Sample Per Order 0.00
1 ago - Free Shipping Coupon Code 0.00
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Sub-Total: 99.96
Tax: 0.00
Shipping & Handling: 0.00
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TOTAL: 99.96
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Not a Zaino fan (too many fanboys and limited availability).

Autogeek is a different story all together.

In the last six months:

Jug of Optimum No-Rinse
Six pack of Lake Country pads (and one Griots pad)
Quart of Meguiars #105
New Towels & Wash Mitt
Grit Guards

 

What do you guys use to dry a car after washing it(cotton towels, microfiber cloth or chamois)? Everything I look at has some disadvantages. Brand names would help.

 

I just use an Absorber Chamois. Gets the job done but may scratch if your car is still dirty, or if you "drag" it across your paint. I hear good things about a Waffle Weave microfiber drying towel and I think most people use that. If you become a super anal detailer, we'll all expect you to dry your car via leaf blower

 

1. Hose down with slow flowing water
2. Use a leaf blower once section at a time
3. After finishing each section, dry further with a towel of your choice

The less you need to wipe to get water off, the better.

I prefer cotton towels with all seams removed.

 

The seams scream "I'll scratch you!"

 

I use Optimum No-Rinse (two bucket method), then do steps 2 & 3.

Seamless towels are great.

 

If it doesn't say what the seams are constructed of, I am suspicious.

 

I use RejeX -- it is incredibly easy to apply and nothing sticks -- I use it on the wheels also. You need to apply it correctly -- but it is very easy. I also use some of the spray products -- for a quick fix.

If you use clay .. then the RejeX .. the paint stays clean .... I wash with Dawn prior to the RejeX.

All of my cars go to the car wash (except convertibles) -- better to be clean

 

I was referring to Chemical Guys Jetseal 109. In case you were wondering, Jetseal is an acrylic sealant. And an acrylic is a type of polymer.

 

Just clay & waxed my Prii 2day & must say feels ooh soo smooth.

 

I'm a big fan of the 3M car wax...and now a bigger fan of the 3M acrylic paint sealer now on the market, they don't really advertise it and available in limited places, I ordered mine online, did spot it of all places...Orchard Supply Hardware. Fantastic product reasonably priced...it's a 3M product, it's gotta be good, right.

 

Ultima on Winter Gray.

Easy, Fast, and lasts a long long time.

 

Wow--nice pic. Was that pic enhanced with Photoshop, etc., or is it just Leica quality?