Whats the best polish?????? - Page 3

Zafonic · 23rd June 2012, 11:16

Right guys, after reading all the quotes from you all, which have been great and reading the bizarre claims of the polish/sealent/wax manufacturers, i,ve come up with this combo:

ZAINO Z2
ZAINO Z8
FK1000P

Would this combo do the trick on my starlight silver baby?????

rovexCDTi · 23rd June 2012, 11:19

The Z8 is a top coat, you dont need the FK1000P if you use it. If you do the Z8 should go over the top.

Zafonic · 23rd June 2012, 11:35

Would you use a buffer or hand with these products?

rovexCDTi · 23rd June 2012, 11:41

Id use them by hand, but you need a polish first ideally Zaino Z-AIO, which should be applied by machine i think. Z2 is a sealant and Z8 is an extra glossy sealant that gives it that extra final touch. If using them dont bother with the FK1000P.

There are SO many products. Another good combo is Prima Amigo topped with FK1000P. FK1000Ps main advantage is that a pot will basically last forever ive done my car 5 times, my sisters car twice, my parents car 3 times and the pot has hardly dropped at all.

Zafonic · 23rd June 2012, 11:55

Would Auto Glym Super Resin do as the polish and then follow up with the latter Zaino finishes?

rovexCDTi · 23rd June 2012, 12:03

Yes, but it might reduce the durability, im not a big fan of it, its a bit dusty and it contains filling oils which will reduce ability of sealants to stick.

You just need a mild cutting finishing polish, the Zaino is pricey, maybe try this:

http://www.shinearama.co.uk/product....NZ-PO85RE5-250

A popular product, just work it until it goes clear/oily looking.

James_Death · 23rd June 2012, 18:10

As stated if using Zaino then dont need the FK1000P.

However i personally found the hype over Zaino is a lot more than there products deliver.

The FK1000P will last years and great for using on the wheels also double whammy and miles cheaper than the Zaino.

rovexCDTi · 23rd June 2012, 18:13

Yeah i think your right. FK1000P is really so good i don't see the point in anything else this side of the permanent coatings. Z8 looks great on black, but i havent seen it on a light car.

James_Death · 23rd June 2012, 18:16

The Z2 and Z5 did nothing for me on black.

FK is a fantastic bit of kit to have.

rovexCDTi · 23rd June 2012, 18:29

Whats telling for me is that ive tried a lot of things in the last year, but i came back to FK1000P in the end.

I did like Body Wrap over the winter, but its not so good in my view in the summer when you need to wash dust and pollen off a lot (which i do), it seems to lose something even when you use its dedicated shampoo and its far to expensive to keep reapplying. It is great in the winter though, because its just so hydrophobic.

23rd June 2012, 11:16	#21
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	Puzzled Right guys, after reading all the quotes from you all, which have been great and reading the bizarre claims of the polish/sealent/wax manufacturers, i,ve come up with this combo: ZAINO Z2 ZAINO Z8 FK1000P Would this combo do the trick on my starlight silver baby?????

23rd June 2012, 11:19	#22
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	The Z8 is a top coat, you dont need the FK1000P if you use it. If you do the Z8 should go over the top. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd June 2012, 11:35	#23
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	RE Would you use a buffer or hand with these products?

23rd June 2012, 11:41	#24
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Id use them by hand, but you need a polish first ideally Zaino Z-AIO, which should be applied by machine i think. Z2 is a sealant and Z8 is an extra glossy sealant that gives it that extra final touch. If using them dont bother with the FK1000P. There are SO many products. Another good combo is Prima Amigo topped with FK1000P. FK1000Ps main advantage is that a pot will basically last forever ive done my car 5 times, my sisters car twice, my parents car 3 times and the pot has hardly dropped at all. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by rovexCDTi; 23rd June 2012 at 11:45..

23rd June 2012, 11:55	#25
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	RE Would Auto Glym Super Resin do as the polish and then follow up with the latter Zaino finishes?

23rd June 2012, 12:03	#26
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Yes, but it might reduce the durability, im not a big fan of it, its a bit dusty and it contains filling oils which will reduce ability of sealants to stick. You just need a mild cutting finishing polish, the Zaino is pricey, maybe try this: http://www.shinearama.co.uk/product....NZ-PO85RE5-250 A popular product, just work it until it goes clear/oily looking. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd June 2012, 18:10	#27
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	As stated if using Zaino then dont need the FK1000P. However i personally found the hype over Zaino is a lot more than there products deliver. The FK1000P will last years and great for using on the wheels also double whammy and miles cheaper than the Zaino.

23rd June 2012, 18:13	#28
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Yeah i think your right. FK1000P is really so good i don't see the point in anything else this side of the permanent coatings. Z8 looks great on black, but i havent seen it on a light car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd June 2012, 18:16	#29
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Z2 and Z5 did nothing for me on black. FK is a fantastic bit of kit to have.

23rd June 2012, 18:29	#30
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Whats telling for me is that ive tried a lot of things in the last year, but i came back to FK1000P in the end. I did like Body Wrap over the winter, but its not so good in my view in the summer when you need to wash dust and pollen off a lot (which i do), it seems to lose something even when you use its dedicated shampoo and its far to expensive to keep reapplying. It is great in the winter though, because its just so hydrophobic. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]