Is there really a difference betweeen z-7 and meguiars gold class shampoo?

[AcuraTL]

I know the both of them contain conditioners but is there really a difference between the two? I have been using gold class along with zaino for a month now and I just can't imagine that using z-7 will make a difference because my car is just out of this world!

[darbh]

It is not surprizing that you have had good results using Gold Class, a generally well thought of product. What the product is supposed to do is facilitate washing, which when done will allow the paint, enhanced by the Z, to show.


However, there is a difference according to Sal. Sal says that he designed the Z7 with components designed to at least partially replenish the Z. It is highly doubtful that the Gold Class contains any Z replenishers.

[SteveL]

I switched from Gold Class to Z7 about 4 washes ago, and I am amazed at the difference. The suds last longer, feels more slipery, smells waaaaaaaaaaay better and I think looks better, but that may be my imagination.

All in all, well worth the little extra $$$$ and hassle to get it!

[BradE]

I agree with Steve that the Z7 is more slippery than the Meguiars. But I still use Meguiars on cars with Klasse on them. It is a great wash and for $9.99/gallon it is a bargain.

[DETAILKING]

For optimum results with zaino,use Z7 wash....it contains Z2 and improves durability, gloss, and slickness with each wash.

[MarylandVW]

I am of the old school mentality that squeaky clean is best, and Mcguires does the job well. I am not looking for smell (not that smell is not important) rather I am looking for a product that does the job, and allows me a few extra things like SG, AIO, a few micro fiber towels, and some Pinnacle if the budget allows.

So the choice is yours, but if you check out a lot of the posts, you will find that Mcguires Gold Class is a pretty popular wash, and has a pretty good track record. Just read some of the past posts, and make your own conclusions.

For the record Detailking, ShowroomLincoln, Brad B., and others take detailing a bit more seriously than non-professionals like myself, so realize that they do have a bit more experience behind their comments.

[lordkelvin]

What about adding just a hint of Z2 (or Z5) to a bucket of soapy water...might that have the same benefits as Z7? I dunno...man, after hearing you guys go on and on and on about it, I just can't wait to try Zaino (I use Klasse now, but I'm going to try Z before ordering any more).

Thanks,

Gary

[DETAILKING]

But many people feel their favorite zaino product is Z7 wash.

[RIC]

When Detailking said Z7 contains some Z2 he misspoke. Z2 polish is not water soluble. Z2 on an applicator mixed with some sprays of water will thin it out and improve spreadability but you cannot mix a few drops of Z2 in a bucket or spray bottle of water(I tried the latter and it did not work). Z7 contains some component of Z2 that helps with the shine.

[DETAILKING]

I kept things a little to general for this smart forum! LOL

[DETAILKING]

I kept things a little to general for this smart forum! LOL