Stepping away from Zaino and moving on

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First time posting and need some quick advice (trying to get an order in before the sale ends :doh: :dblthumb2:).

I have a MY05 Silverstone S2000 that I've owned since new. It has never seen a mechanical car wash, only hand washes since the beginning. I am very particular about how the car is cared for and refuse to let anyone touch it. After 7 years of ownership I am starting to see spider swirls on the paint in certain lighting at night and in direct sunlight. Nothing drastic by any means, but enough to bother me.

I would like to move on up to using my DA polisher on the car, but I'm not confident enough to touch my paint with abrasives yet. I have been reading here and there on the forum and have decided to take Mike Phillips Detailing class as soon as I can. I rather have some hands on training before I use my DA to polish than just jumping in and regretting it. But in the meantime between now and the class, I still need to coat the car with something. It has been a little too long since the last application for my liking.

I am looking at this Pinnacle kit: Pinnacle Signature Series II Wax Kit will give you depth and clarity!

and this Wolfgang kit: Wolfgang Fuzion Estate Wax Mini Connoisseur's Kit, Wolfgang Mini Wax Kit, Fuzion Wax Sample Kit


What do you think would be better on a darker silver metallic like mine? It seems that people like the Pinnacle Series II on metallics/silvers (unsure between paste and wax)?

What about Souveran on silver?

Any other suggestions if these aren't really suitable? I figured since there aren't any abrasive polishing involved in these kits, it will hold me over until the end of Jan for the class...


Thank you for any help at all! I hate the fact that my first post is asking questions about products. Even though I have done some reading on the site, I feel entirely overwhelmed when it comes down to picking the brands/product.

I am stepping out of the Zaino cloud and want to experience some new stuff, just may need some guidance along the way.
 
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And a recent picture I have sitting on my desktop, just for fun. She needs some more shine!

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If you like the look and durability of Zaino then perhaps you should consider Dura Gloss products. They have excellant durability, easy to use and reasonably priced. DG105 has mild cleaning ability, is a great product and lasts for months and you can keep it looking good with occasionaly applying Aquawax (spray on buff off). If you wanted to you can top it with DG111, a pure sealant.
 
There are a lot of great lineups out there! I personally chose Optimum and couldn't be happier. While the majority of products I have are Optimum, I do have others mixed in as well.

What I did to restore my product when I got my DA (only about 1 1/2 months ago) was get the DA with the pads kit. And then added optimum hyper compound and optimum hyper polish. Awesome products and set me up for opticoat 2.0 (the longest sealant being sold right now... supposed to last the life of the car).
 
Thanks for the tips. It's not so much the fact that I liked the Zaino look, it was the end result with the amount of effort put into it.
 
I am also a Zaino user, but am gradually switching over to Optimum Polymer Tech products. Great results with less effort. For correction I usually use M105 and 205, but may try OPT stuff for that as well.

I didn't think I would switch away from the Zaino Blonde towels for detailing spray use, but I see AG just started selling Woobie towels which look pretty darn similar.

The other options you mention would also work great. So many good options here at AG.
 
Hello fellow S2K'er! Welcome to the forum! I'm new to this forum as well. LOTS of great info and very helpful people here.

One important piece of good information...be more concerned with good "surface preperation" and teqnique than in the product that you choose (yes...good quality products are important too). I'm a fan of Meguiars products simply because they work...and very cost effective. I love the Ultimate line. Just IMHO.

Everything you'll need here: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ke-phillips/23722-articles-mike-phillips.html

Just in case you weren't aware, check out one of my favorite S2000 websites S2KI – Honda S2000 Community. S2KI Honda S2000 Forums I use the same username over there as well.

Good luck!

Brian
 
You may want to use a strong polish to bring up the shine and take out the swirls. However, at the price nothing equals Zanos looks for durablity, includes those so call nano finish. They are all snake oil. Anything that costs more the 25-35 is a con.
 
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Just in case you weren't aware, check out one of my favorite S2000 websites S2KI – Honda S2000 Community. S2KI Honda S2000 Forums I use the same username over there as well.

Good luck!

Brian
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S2KI has been my most visited forum for many years now. Everyone's praise of Zaino over there is why I initially tried it. It saddens me how the site has slowly degraded over the past few years though.

Thanks for everyones advice. I was in desperate need of some wash/wax and a new mitt, which is why I needed some quick advice before the sale ended. I ended up getting the Wolfgang kit, Sonax wheel cleaner, Perl Plastic & rubber protectant, and spent way too much on the Wookie Fist Mitt. All new products I've never tried out before.

I still made another order last night and that was to Zaino, I can't resist their Z-9 Leather Cleaner and the Z-10 Leather in a bottle.
 
Most products make what ever they're applied to look decent. To really make the finish pop it must be properly prepped, this is where 80% of that stunning gloss and sparkle come from....
 
TOO_SOON_JR said:
S2KI has been my most visited forum for many years now. Everyone's praise of Zaino over there is why I initially tried it. It saddens me how the site has slowly degraded over the past few years though.

Thanks for everyones advice. I was in desperate need of some wash/wax and a new mitt, which is why I needed some quick advice before the sale ended. I ended up getting the Wolfgang kit, Sonax wheel cleaner, Perl Plastic & rubber protectant, and spent way too much on the Wookie Fist Mitt. All new products I've never tried out before.

I still made another order last night and that was to Zaino, I can't resist their Z-9 Leather Cleaner and the Z-10 Leather in a bottle.
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Oh...ok

Yea, I've read about Zaino as well but thought that there were too many steps to it so I never tried it. I also agree about the degradation of the site...it's really too bad. I don't post too much these days but I do still read several times a week.

It sounds like you chose some great products. I've tried some Blackfire paint sealant and their polish too. Good stuff...just pricy. Just got a sample of liquid soveran but have yet to try it.

Let us know your thoughts after you get a chance to try your new products!

Brian
 
Oh...be sure to sign up for VIP status for the email deals! There's a great deal on a Griots DA and two pads right now! If your considering one...now's the time! I have a Griots...much better than the larger "wax spreaders" that I used to use. Also...maybe get a 6-pack of LC pads and you'll be on your way. These things really work well!
 
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