Replacement for Zaino Z-16-Tire Gloss

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My bottle of Zaino z-16 tire gloss has run out. I love the product but want to try somehing new. The Zaino lasts a very long time, satin sheen (slight gloss) and dries quickly with no slinging.

What can you recommend as a replacement from AG with the same charateristics?
 
explorerlyon said:
My bottle of Zaino z-16 tire gloss has run out. I love the product but want to try somehing new. The Zaino lasts a very long time, satin sheen (slight gloss) and dries quickly with no slinging.

What can you recommend as a replacement from AG with the same charateristics?
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Was your Z-16 a thin white liquid that smelled like lemon? If so, I can't tell the difference to this: Duragloss Tire & Rubber Mat Dressing (TMD) #253

I understand newer Z-16 is thicker and bluish, if yours was like that I don't know what an equivalent would be.
 
I've used Z-16 for a while too (old version and newer one) and like it. The closest alternate product that I've also used is Poorboy's Bold n' Bright.

However, two other products I'd recommend to you is Optimum Opti-Bond and CarPro PERL. They are less watery, more like a gel, and give a 'bit' shinier look (IMO). But from what I can tell both seem to last longer for me than Z-16.

As much as I've liked Z-16, I probably won't be replacing my bottle once it's gone, now that I've discovered those others.
 
I would go with what some of the others have already stated. I just picked up some DG 321 and could tell NO difference between DG 321 and Zaino Z16. They smelled identical and looked the same when applied.

Duragloss Non Silicone Tire Dressing (NSD) #321

If you like slightly more gloss and a little more durability then try out PERL at 3:1.
 
Pats300zx said:
I would go with what some of the others have already stated. I just picked up some DG 321 and could tell NO difference between DG 321 and Zaino Z16. They smelled identical and looked the same when applied.
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As I stated earlier, my Z-16 (circa 2005) was a thin white liquid that smelled lemony. Do you have the newer Z-16 which was supposed to be thicker and bluish? Is that the one that is similar to DG 321?
 
Optibond or PERL is the way to go. Dilute PERL 1:1 or 1:2 for the look you want.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
As I stated earlier, my Z-16 (circa 2005) was a thin white liquid that smelled lemony. Do you have the newer Z-16 which was supposed to be thicker and bluish? Is that the one that is similar to DG 321?
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I have no experience with the duragloss products, and its been a while since my older white Z-16 ran out. But I did have a bit of overlap where I got some of the newer before my old one ran out. From what I recall, the only real difference was color. (The scent may have varied a bit too, but it was at least the same 'kind' of scent, same family of scents if that makes sense.) Consistency/viscosity seemed to be the same, or very very close. And the results... how it applied, how it looked and how long it lasted... I saw no real tangible difference or improvement with the newer version.

YMMV.
 
explorerlyon said:
My bottle of Zaino z-16 tire gloss has run out. I love the product but want to try somehing new.
The Zaino lasts a very long time, satin sheen (slight gloss) and dries quickly with no slinging.

What can you recommend as a replacement from AG with the same charateristics?
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After reading of your high praise for Z-16...
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Perhaps I'm the one that should switch...from using 303 AP or Opti-Bond...to Z-16?!?!


~$12.99(16oz.)-$15.99(32oz.)...vs...~$12.95(16oz.)
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Bob
 
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought I read somewhere that Zaino is relabeled DG or the other way around, something like that, that's why you can't hardly tell a difference between the products. If it's true, I have no idea why anyone would buy Zaino when DG is the same and far cheaper.
 
I have now used the Optibond for the past month. Have used it on my boat trailer tires, SUV tires and Jeep offroad tires. Not really impressed. Dosen't spread very well, shine only lasted a few days and by the next wash, really didn't see much product left. I tried it straight and diluted 1:1. Diluted was a better look and applications. Given the great review of Optibond, I must be doing something wrong. So far, the Z-16 was a much better look and lasted way longer.
 
I'd go with DG tire gel, it goes on w/ 1 swipe and its a nice, matte finish, you'll like it!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
 
I'm currently using Optibond and really like it. I bought every tire dressing known to man and never found one I liked. I honestly didn't like Optibond either. That is until a man named Richy shared the greatest application method.

The trick to good looking tires is in the application. You need a paint gun or Optibond's spray gun (which is what I use) to atomize the product and apply it by spraying lightly on the tire.
It takes seconds to detail a tire and the look is the blackest tire with a nice wet gloss (not ghetto). The rubber seems to absorb the product and looks good for a couple of weeks through rain and washes. I've never had a sling issue with this method, but then again I've never had a sling issue with any product or method.

I really don't know why it works so well but it does. You need an air compressor though.
 
I used z16 for years. Good stuff. If you are looking for something similar, Optibond is not the way to go. It is way thicker. However imo the Optibond is far superior. You can buff it after application to your desired shine. What I like about it is after the shine is gone, the tire just seems to stay very black.
 
Dewy said:
I used z16 for years. Good stuff. If you are looking for something similar, Optibond is not the way to go. It is way thicker. However imo the Optibond is far superior. You can buff it after application to your desired shine. What I like about it is after the shine is gone, the tire just seems to stay very black.
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I did not buff after application. Maybe that is part of my issue.
 
explorerlyon said:
I have now used the Optibond for the past month. Have used it on my boat trailer tires, SUV tires and Jeep offroad tires. Not really impressed. Dosen't spread very well, shine only lasted a few days and by the next wash, really didn't see much product left. I tried it straight and diluted 1:1. Diluted was a better look and applications. Given the great review of Optibond, I must be doing something wrong. So far, the Z-16 was a much better look and lasted way longer.
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You're not alone. For all the great reviews, I was wholly unimpressed by Opti-Bond. Always used it undiluted. I got more durability than you're reporting, but it didn't blow me away like a majority of the reviews stated.
 
I've used Z16, Optibond, Optimum Tire Gloss, Meg's Hyper Dressing, and a few other sample size tire gels, but I have a new favorite.

DP Tire Gel. Easy to customize the shine. I like a bit shiny !! This stuff lasts like crazy. I like that is gives a nice consistent finish. Meg's was close in terms of durability but the finish would be different from smooth to textured areas of the tire. The key is to thoroughly clean the tire before applying any tire dressing though.
Good Stuff.
 
Duragloss 321 Non Silicone Tire Dressing :)
I swear it's Z16.
 
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