Got a couple coats of Z5/ZFX on the car this weekend and used the Z16 Perfect Tire Dressing, so I though I'd take a few pics. The quality is somewhat limited by my little 1 megapixel camera, but I think you'll get the idea. Oh yeah, these are my first pics showing the new tint as well...

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0001_6.jpg - Shows the quality of the Z16 tire dressing and a good blinding shot of ZFX!

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0001_7.jpg - Similar to the pic above

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0002_5.jpg - Good shot of 3M tint

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0003_7.jpg - Blinding Zaino shine on top, reflecting the sun like a mirror!! Screwed up the camera too!

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/dcp_0003_6mod_2.jpg - Nice shine with a sneek of the Z16 dressing

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/dcp_0004_4mod_2.jpg - Reflections!

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0005_7.jpg - Another nice blinding shine hood shot, with nice reflections

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0006_7.jpg - Really good shot of the Z16 tire dressing!

http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0007_4a.jpg - Good side shot with mirror reflections


http://mls1.homestead.com/files/DCP_0009_3.jpg - Parting shot!

Zaino rocks!!!

Mike

 

looks good.

 

Very Nice Mike!

Thanks for the Z16 shots too... the way everyone talsk, it sounds like it doesn't shine at all, but it looks fairly shiney there.... I'll probably order up a bottle of Z16 this spring...

 

Mike, looking good Where do they put the LS1 engine in your car...... is it in the front or the back.

 

Thanks guys for the comments!

Yeah, I think I'm a born again Z16 user. lol For a while I was trying a few over the counter dressings, like Meguiar's Endurance, too see how they compared with Z16. The Endurance is seriously lacking on the "endurance" category. I never can get it to last 1 week, much less several weeks like they claim. After 1 rain storm, it's pretty much gone. The Endurance is also very solvent based, and it takes a lot of "black" off the tire as I'm applying the stuff. Very messy as well. The Z16 however looks like it has little solvent content as it doesn't blacken my app near as much. And, I'm liking the shine of 16 better than most as well. In the sun, it really gives a glossy wet look without slinging, and in the shade it just looks satin and natural. I've used Z16 for a while now and having compared it too several other dressings, I think I can really appreciate how it is different than most other dressings out there that are mostly solvent based. It looks good, feels good, protects well, and lasts long enough for me. Water based and/or PDMS is certainly the way to go. 303 is also a good alternative in this category.

I was kinda disappointed with the ZFX shots though. I think it's just the camera, but it didn't capture the wetness, reflectivity, and clarity that you see standing next to the car. After I got out of the car this morning at work, the paint seemed like it was literally glowing in the morning clouds and sun. I'm thinking "holy $*%# that looks good" as I walk away, but unless I take pics at just the right time I usually don't say that about the pics. That's what I want to capture on camera, but it rarely turns out that way.... especially with a $150 camera! I'm looking to get a better camera (2 MP) if they'll drop the price on the one I want.

I'm going to try a few new sealants soon to see how they compare to Zaino in terms of protection, shine, and durability. I've got about 4 on my list so far, but I may narrow that down, or try 'em all! And, I need to order more Zaino too! I'm thinking about ordering Z by the case so it'll last me forever. hehehe

Thanks again for the comments!

Mike

 

Sniff, sniff.....I don't fit in, guess I'll take my toys elsewhere.
























Thanks for the compliments Carl!

 

Mike, you might not fit in but we still love you no matter what you drive, we would even like you if you walked here.

 

Lookin Good Mike!!

 

Thanks Rob!!! I don't think I can beat your black beauty though!

 

Very nice job, I need to get some Zaino

 

Thank you guys!

I don't think you'd be disappointed with the Zaino. I use it primarily for the unbeatable protection, the awesome shine is almost like an added bonus.

The car actually looks (and feels) so much better in person, but my camera is kinda limiting in the details. Case in point, the day after I applied my latest 2 coats of ZFX/Z5, I went to get some gas and as soon as I got out of the car a guy came over saying how great it looked. You'll definitely get stares and comments from friends, family, coworkers, and complete strangers. Zaino just has that effect of turing average factory paint into really shiny custom looking paint. Gotta love it! Of course, the better your finish is before you apply it, the greater your results, so prep is very important, as is the case with almost any enthusiast product line.

 

hehehhe wait until spring i will have a lot more pics for everybody to see!!!