Poorboys vs Zaino

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I have an 04 redfire Cobra I just ride for pleasure and car shows. I have never used either product? WHat do you guys think? Paint is in great condition except for a very few / fine swirls..almost none.

I have read about the professional produsts and all claim to be best. How does Zaino compare to poorboys, DP, Wolfgang, etc??

Thanks for the education!
 
IMO with proper prep zaino is one of the best products out there


BUT to ahieve the next level the paint must be polished
 
When it comes to protection and durability, Zaino is tough to beat.

When it comes to looks, some like the Zaino look, and others don't.

Personally, I think your Redfire Cobra will look great with Zaino, provided the paint is prepped correctly. Then again, it will also look great with Poorboys, Wolfgang, or a number of other fine products.

Clean and prep the paint correctly, and you'll be pleased with just about any product you use.
 
these are very different products, although there are some comparisions with the lines. Both have a polish, both have a sealant, and both have spray detailers and quick detailers.

Sal is to be commended on a great product and to keep improving each. Z5Pro and Z8 are a hard to beat combo.

Poorboys will provide nice results too. I offer Poorboys kits to the new and hobbist as it very easy to use with great results. As offered , to get the best from each you need to follow and dedicate yourself to each area of cleaning from washing -- claying -- polishing -- protecting. A simple wax or sealant used alone is not going to bring out the best and make look worse than an AIO from the local Wally World.
 
im not a zaino fan but it is one of the sealants i recommend for redfire cobras. Redfire is almost all metallic flake and the zaino really makes the flakes pop so much it looks like a different color. Ive seen mutiple redfires parked next to each other at shows 1 with zaino and others with product X and spectators really think its a different color.Ive also used duragloss 601 and 105 on redfire and its pulls a close second very close!
 
Like everyone mentioned, proper prep (correction & gloss enhancement) is key to improving the looks of any vehicle. LSP is totally secondary and accounts for a minimal difference. Find a product that fits your needs (ease of use and durability) and use the heck out of it. Wash your vehicle properly and the gloss with stay looking great for a long time.
 
Like everyone said its all in the prep.I cannot speak for Zaino but Poorboys is some great stuff.It is easy to use in all climates and leaves a great look plus Steve(Owner) is a really good guy to talk to if you have any questions.
 
use both, polish with Poorboys SSR, then use whatever Zaino you want.
 
Thank for all the info. Now a dumb question. What prep do I need to do? I bouht the car new. But it sat on the lot for several months before I bought it. It stays in the garage under cover most of the time. I clayed the car when I got it and did the Meguiers three step. Only washed a few times since. But when I go to shows, it seems that other cars look better. What type gloss enhancement etc. do you guys recommend?
 
No such thing as a dumb question first and for most. Is there any way you can take some close up shots on the paint and overall condition of the car in direct sunlight? We need to see how bad or good the paint is in. Normally when a car is purchased they have it "detailed" for you and scratch the clear coat to all hell. This is why others seem to look better, they have removed (or hide) the scratches so light reflects better.
Example: My mustang looked like this "detailed" before I learned to polish and just take my paint to the next level
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This is how it looks after I've practiced enough and found the sweet spot (no wax or anything just bare clean prepped paint)
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That is what we mean by prep, remove the clear coat scratches so the light reflects off the paint with out being distorted. Scratches cause a haziness/dulled reflection. Then polish the paint (also called 'Jeweling') to enhance the paint. Not really sure how to describe what polishing does to the paint. But think of it like this, you take old jewelery to be cleaned and when you pick it up and look at it, the edges and surface "dance" in the light. Same thing (kinda off).
 
zaino WILL magnify the good qualities and the bad qualities of your paint
 
Thank you
I'll post pics soon.
I usually ask the dealer NOT to "clean up" my vehicles when I buy them. They do more damage than good.
 
OOPS :righton: I meant to say have NOT used either product. Right now I dont have a preference.
 
Dieseldan said:
zaino WILL magnify the good qualities and the bad qualities of your paint
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Prep is key!

I bought Zaino a while ago (BEFORE I was tutored in the art of polishing by Ed the Man) My paint looked horrible even after applying Zaino, yeah, yeah I hear you say... Zaino magnified my swirls, I still haven't had the balls to reapply Zaino, I've been using Souveran Wax to give me the protection on my car.

Sooner or later, I might just try Zaino again but the weather's gotta be nice and I'm going to need a loooong weekend with quite a few beerz before I go that route again
 
I just started using Zaino, and FWIW, here are my thoughts, if the paint is perfect, Zaino gives a clean, shiny and slick finish. Is it easy to use? It's not bad, I just use Z2 or Z5 like I would any wax, just let it cure a while and remove. It really needs 2 coats, either Z5 and Z2 or two coats of either to really hold up. I've done a few trucks and using just one coat, the durabilty wasn't any better than anything else. Would I buy zaino again, no, honestly, NXT 2.0 looks as good or better than Z5, and costs less. I have a quart of 21 2.0 coming in today so I may have a new go to sealant. BTW, I've tried WG, Opitmum's OS, and a few others like DG.
 
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