50 layers zaino picture

[Pats300zx]

Originally Posted by TigerMike

Give it a rest? After 1 post? Gee, funny how everyone else got to jump on him "without giving it a rest." And, 1 sentence of my 6 sentence paragraph alludes to Zaino, and 1 sentence necessitates a "give it a rest?" Wow. Just wow. I was merely making a point that the guy should be allowed to do whatever he wants for FUN, and not be criticized for it, especially coming from this site. You know, I can see something like this seen as rather excessive on something like, you know, the Better Homes and Gardens site, but here?

I don't see this as an "issue" of whether 50 is "worth it" or not. I would think that most people on this site would already KNOW the answer to that question, without having to run it into the ground (how about a rest there?). So, other that that, what is the issue with then? That's why I brought the one sentence Zaino question in there, which was apparantely to much for some to handle. lol

If we're not allowing detailing to be fun anymore without fear of criticisms, what are we doing here?

No Mike. My point was that it appeared to me that you were going to "beat the Zaino drum" and turn this into a why are we bashing Zaino thread. As I described above, if the person wants to put 50 layers on an LSP on this car by all means do it. If he enjoys doing it then certainly thats what detailing is all about.

My point is would you really be able to tell the diff between 10...20...30 coats. If so, I would love to see pics. I could put a sign next to my 350Z saying I have 10 coats. Would anyone be able to tell if that was true or not??...doubtful....

My comments were meant to avoid this thread turning into another potential bash of a product line as stated in your "potential Zaino beat down".

[Scottwax]

Originally Posted by TigerMike

I think it's kind of ironic (and funny) that the guy is catching crap from one of most detailing eccentric sites on the net. So what if he has 50 layers of XYZ product!

What is funny to me is that he made a sign like it is cause for celebration. I really don't get that mindset.

[TigerMike]

Originally Posted by Scottwax

What is funny to me is that he made a sign like it is cause for celebration. I really don't get that mindset.

That's fine, but maybe to him it is cause for celebration. If one of his personal goals of the hobby was to get to 50 coats, then great, I can understand that, he achieved his goal and is happy. I wouldn't have any problem if he or anyone else did 50 or 100 coats of Zaino, NXT, P21S, Collinite, or anything else. I know I couldn't possibly do 50 coats of something, so I guess if I ever did, I would celebrate too!

I probably couldn't tell the difference, from a picture on the net, in 1, 5, or 50 coats, but that's not for me to judge. I just appreciate someone who has the time and effort to enjoy their hobby. I could more than likely make a car look similar with 1 coat of AW, but that's not the point IMO. He achieved something fun and a goal for himself, and I can share in his excitement, even though I personally don't have more than 2-3 coats of anything on my car. But I can't speak for this guy (who I think was a member here at one time). I don't know his exact motive or the situation or anything...so I'm just guessing why he's excited...

[gmblack3a]

Originally Posted by Dave KG

I'm sure applying 50 layer has made the owner happy... clearly, he's made a little sign for it. Fair play to him.

Whether or not the 50 layers make a difference is a matter of debate - well, it isn't really, I think we are all pretty much convinced we've long going into the law of diminishing returns there, but at the end of the day, if someone wants to layer 50, or 5,000,000 layers of something on their car, thats up to them

My Volvo is looking pretty damn sweet with 5 layers of Z2 and Z5, topped with Z8... just going to wash and top up with Z8 every so often now, though given how easy the Z8 is to use and how nice it smells, it may be getting this every wash!! LOL

Dave, Along with your stunning C&Bs and excellent advice, we also get common sense.

Thank you!

[MSOsr]

I know Dr. Bonz from my days on my350z.com. He has been a Zaino fanatic from the get-go and is even a bigger fanatic with his car. He's spent $$$$$$$$$ modding that car.

I believe that later that year that he applied the 50th layer, he stripped it off and started over. He told me that doing his car is great "mind relaxation" after performing othopaedic surgeries.

Hey....it's his car.......let him take care of it however he wants. The thing sure looks good!

Mike (2 vs. 50.....who cares?)

[SuperBee364]

Originally Posted by MSOsr

I know Dr. Bonz from my days on my350z.com. He has been a Zaino fanatic from the get-go and is even a bigger fanatic with his car. He's spent $$$$$$$$$ modding that car.

I believe that later that year that he applied the 50th layer, he stripped it off and started over. He told me that doing his car is great "mind relaxation" after performing othopaedic surgeries.

Hey....it's his car.......let him take care of it however he wants. The thing sure looks good!

Mike (2 vs. 50.....who cares?)

After all that work, he stripped it and started over??? Who, in their right mind, would put all that work into a car, achieving close to perfection, and then *start over*? You certainly wouldn't catch *me* doing something like that! No, sir! This bottle of IPA i have in my hand is just for.... ummm... *cleaning windows*, yeah, that's it! Now if you'll excuse me, I have some.. umm... "Windows to clean"!

[wannafbody]

My goal in life is to put 50 layers of Zymol on my car.LOL Now if that mythical greek dude had put 50 coats of Zaino on his wings they wouldn't have melted when he got to close to the sun-ROTFLMAO

Honestly, some people take the Zaino thing a bit too far. At some point it becomes a waste of money and polymers.

[Scottwax]

1 layer of Z5, 1 layer of Opti-Seal, 1 application of Z8:

[gtpaul]

My cousin went through an entire tub of Pinnacle Souveran in 2 months on his old Monte Carlo. I wonder how many coats that was. lol.

[Picus]

I don't think anyone said he shouldn't do it, just that they wouldn't because they think it's silly. It's the same way I feel about civics with 10 foot tall spoilers. It's there money, they can do whatever they please, I just wouldnt.

[Pats300zx]

Originally Posted by gtpaul

My cousin went through an entire tub of Pinnacle Souveran in 2 months on his old Monte Carlo. I wonder how many coats that was. lol.

Now that I can see...The Souveran smell is addicting

[Scottwax]

Originally Posted by Pats300zx

Now that I can see...The Souveran smell is addicting

at $70 for 8 oz, I don't find it that addicting!