Zaino vs. NXT Tech Wax?
12-17-2007, 03:50 PM
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Zaino vs. NXT Tech Wax?
Opinions? I've been reading a bunch on this, and have read nothing but awesome things on the NXT... any of you guys have experience with both? This kind of turned me off of Zaino, as much as I love that stuff:
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28621
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28621
12-17-2007, 03:58 PM
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Yep, I've been using Zaino products for 10 years and I have used NXT somewhere in the realm of 8-10 times as well.
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
12-17-2007, 04:01 PM
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Yep, I've been using Zaino products for 10 years and I have used NXT somewhere in the realm of 8-10 times as well.
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
Either way I know I liked how Zaino turned out on my old camaro, unfortunately I only did it once, and that was way back. I bought some NXT I'm going to try and see how it works out
12-17-2007, 04:07 PM
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http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=0
That is Zaino All-In-One. It is one of their newer products that does not require buying any seperate additives which is what use to make Zaino a pain in the ***.
As stated before, I use Zaino simply because it will lasts months. It doesn't have the deepest or wettest shine but the durability makes up for it.
That is Zaino All-In-One. It is one of their newer products that does not require buying any seperate additives which is what use to make Zaino a pain in the ***.
As stated before, I use Zaino simply because it will lasts months. It doesn't have the deepest or wettest shine but the durability makes up for it.
12-17-2007, 05:09 PM
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I never understood this...
people will bitch that Zaino is too expensive...
THEN... go spend $3,000 on appearance mods and such. And spend $20 on some wax.
I also love how peopel will say off the shelf stuff is so much cheaper!!! and just as good.
then they spend...
$18 for claybar
$20-25 for wax
$15-20 for detail spray
$8-15 for carwash
and end up spending $60-80. And Zaino is 90, and lasts lightyears longer, is easier to apply and remove.
on my outside cars in FL, NXT last like 2 weeks, Zaino lasted 5-6 months.
I liked the zaino shine better had a more "real" feel to it.
Zaino on the car
NXT on the car
people will bitch that Zaino is too expensive...
THEN... go spend $3,000 on appearance mods and such. And spend $20 on some wax.
I also love how peopel will say off the shelf stuff is so much cheaper!!! and just as good.
then they spend...
$18 for claybar
$20-25 for wax
$15-20 for detail spray
$8-15 for carwash
and end up spending $60-80. And Zaino is 90, and lasts lightyears longer, is easier to apply and remove.
on my outside cars in FL, NXT last like 2 weeks, Zaino lasted 5-6 months.
I liked the zaino shine better had a more "real" feel to it.
Zaino on the car
NXT on the car
12-17-2007, 05:14 PM
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12-17-2007, 05:39 PM
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12-17-2007, 06:15 PM
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12-17-2007, 07:43 PM
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Yep, I've been using Zaino products for 10 years and I have used NXT somewhere in the realm of 8-10 times as well.
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
My honest and unbiased opinion is that Zaino produces a good shine but has never really been the best when it comes to looks. There have always been products that have out-shined Zaino, IMO, and NXT probably outshines them by among the greatest margin of all of Zaino's competitors.
Why do I continue to use Zaino? Durability. NXT in my experience only has roughly half the durability of Zaino products. I can zaino my car and 6 months later it still beads almost like new... 9 months later it's still beading decently and not til around 12 months does the beading really start to fade. NXT seems to give me about half that lifespan in my experience.
And to me, durability is more important than looks since I'd prefer to wax once every 6-9 months instead of once every 3-4 months, even if it means it doesn't shine up quite as well.
But I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for using NXT. I'd use it again, myself, if I was mainly concerned about how it looked right afterward, but I don't do car shows and am not looking to impress anyone...
No matter what the Zaino fanboys say - Zaino does not shine as well as a good wax.
12-17-2007, 10:38 PM
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NXT is not completely synthetic. One of biggest differences between the two, as has been stated, is durability. NXT will give adequate protection for a few weeks, at best; when applied correctly Zaino can offer months of protection, and rivals the best carnaubas in appearance.