OK, lets start this again. Obviously, my initial post was not worded correctly. Yes I have owned a Corvette since 1980. Since then I have used Liquid Glass, Mirror Glaze and now Zaino (for the last 20 years). I guess I am looking for options other than Zaino. I am hoping that this forum can recommend something to try that would give me a better look than what I am currently using. Also, just to be clear, I do like Zaino, just seeing what else is out there.
No, I am not soft and I am also a Vietnam Veteran that can take hits when necessary.
So lets try this again.
Thanks
Thanks for hanging in there and sticking with us. And sorry for the slight hiccups, very unusual as I commonly find all folks here quite helpful always.
About the only one other dislike I had of Zaino's goodies was a seeming high cost, that and shipping charges. Here you can often catch really great sales on all the products and get free shipping, that's a great perk IMO.
Hmm, a 1980 Corvette I take it. I owned a Vette once myself, a 1967 Stingray Covertible, White with Black Top and Interior.
If you wish to stick with Sealants, then all of the Palm Beach House Brands here, such as McKees, Wolfgang, and Blackfire products are all outstanding, you won't find a dud with any product within any of these lines.
I am a big fan of Wolfgang, and have used many, their Trim Protectants, their Sealant such as Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 is an absolute killer product, one which I believe you would say easily surpasses the Zaino Z2, and others. Both the look, and the ease of use, you'd be hard pressed finding a Sealant that comes off so easily, and cleanly, and leaves behind a most stunning just stand there and stare with a can't take your eyes off it look.
As the Deep Gloss Sealant air cures, and as some hours pass, it even looks better yet! You will say to yourself, "It sure looked good just after wipe off, but now it really pops and there will be a number of "wows" said! Longevity is also very good.
It should be noted, and that if you are after that hard, sterile glassy shine that Zaino typically provides and as others say about it, the WG Sealant 3.0 will provide that look in spades. Especially when further topped with a product like Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray Detailer. (Been there and done that, oh yeah, fantastic look!)
There are a myriad of protectant options, such as very good hybrid waxes such as the Collinite Line of products, basically dirt cheap, and they commonly have little peer as far as how long they last and protect. Collinite #845 Insulator Wax, #476 and #915 Paste Waxes are also both superb, they are benchmark premier products that have stood the test of time and have a great number of loyal fans, including myself. They will give a deeper, more Carnauba Look, yet offer lasting protection that even the most expensive Hand Poured Estate Paste Waxes cannot duplicate.
And there's the "new kid in town", Ceramic-Quartz Coatings. I more recently chose a Ceramic Coating on my beloved 1997 Chevy Tahoe (with 44K on the Odo) because at 21 years of age, the paint surely is not getting better, nor thicker as the ravages of time, sun-uv, washings, road salts again, and other maladies take their toll.
I decided to choose a more durable protection than any Wax or Sealant could provide, and help the original paint last the longest it possibly could. Currently, my Tahoe is not so much a garage queen anymore, and is basically getting everyday use at present.
Again, and getting back to the Palm Beach products and others showcased here, Optima, Ultima, Sonax, Meguiars,and so many others, that many of the products here you won't easily find in the big box stores. Products such as water based Tire Dressings that will protect and not harm tires or rubber. Durable Trim Sealants, cleaners, tools, machines, etc.
Now that your a member, and a search function at your fingertips, you can browse, and research to your heart's content of any products you wish to investigate, read others comments and reviews of all the products, see some great work many of the members do, and read and enjoy many of the topics and videos Mike Phillips, our forum expert guru shows, and can help with.
