View Full Version : How many people here use S100 on sliver?
imported_Ronin
08-10-2003, 05:25 PM
I have currently been using the old Zaino for a couple years. Currently I use it on my 2001 Reflex Silver VW GTI. As many people know, Zaino gives a nice pop to silver. My only beef is that I can only really appreciate the car at certain times of the day, sun rise and sun set are the best. You can really see the silver "glow" with Zaino. At almost all other times the paint just seems really clean.
I have read a lot about S100 and finally went out and bought some. I did an experiment with my wife`s black ML 430. I did the hood with clay, SMR, SEPC and S100 and was pretty pleased with the results and the ease of use. I would like to try it on the GTI if the results are good with silver. I like Zaino`s durability, but what I don`t like is having to clay the car, then wash, the polish the car, then wash, the Zaino. It is very appealing to clay,wash, SMR, SEPC and wax.
How do the silver car guys like S100 on their paint?
Riccar
08-10-2003, 05:37 PM
I tried S100 and zaino on my silver passat. the zaino gives a better look than the s100.
Scottwax
08-10-2003, 05:50 PM
S100 looks incredible on silver.
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/10991996_Porsche911_fender.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/10991996_Porsche911_front2.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/10992001_BMWZ8_rear_optimized.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/10992002_S2000_closeup.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/10992002_S2000_rear.jpg
slvrshadow94tt
08-10-2003, 06:48 PM
Don`t suppose anyone has pictures of their silver car after having used both?
I am about to embark on the Zaino trail myself:D
imported_RIC
08-10-2003, 07:27 PM
You can`t really judge looks by pictures. These pictures are so compressed and it is really easy to make any product look good with photographs.
Ronin, you could try putting on 2 coats of S100 as a topper to your Zaino on half the car and compare the look to Zaino alone and judge for yourself.
You will probably be happy either route you take but you will certainly lose durability using S100.
Betsy02
08-10-2003, 07:43 PM
I use S100 on my silver car. The car looks great and S100 is easy to use.:xyxthumbs
imported_Greg
08-10-2003, 08:41 PM
Put the S100 topper on the Z. Best of both worlds.
Craig1Jac
08-10-2003, 08:46 PM
I use S100 on my reflex silver golf.
It is so easy to use, and I think that is one reason it is so popular.
Scottwax
08-10-2003, 10:27 PM
Originally posted by RIC
You can`t really judge looks by pictures. These pictures are so compressed and it is really easy to make any product look good with photographs.
:rolleyes: Care to look at the original prints? I`ve got them and the negatives. Any picture I post is exactly the way it looked to me through the viewfinder and frankly, I am getting real sick of these snide comments in practically every thread I and others post pics.
Corey Bit Spank
08-10-2003, 10:36 PM
Those cars look awesome. Scott, can I wear your "#1 Autopian" sash?
RIC, I don`t understand where you think the pictures "look better then the could be." If anything, a car looks better in person.
Anthony O.
08-10-2003, 10:46 PM
Scott,
I agree with ya here. I have had some e-mails that in a round about way suggest doctoring of photos. Pure hogwash!
I would never do so because if ever found out the backlash would do me in not to mention the embarrassment. By the way Scott, beautiful work in those pictures! I am sure you have had to deal with the same scorching heat up in your area as I have had to deal with down here.
I just about passed out the other day when it hit 110 with the heat index. Looks like we migt get some relief this week though.
I don`t mean for this to high-jack the thread so I will comment on the topic. I prefer S100/P21S on silver because of its reflective qualities. I am not a huge fan of Zaino so I can`t really compare the two, although I have Zaino stuff but have shelved it.
Anthony
Scottwax
08-10-2003, 10:47 PM
Anthony-I love the heat. I grew up in Phoenix, so I am used to it.
Gotta agree on S100 and silver!
Scottwax
08-10-2003, 10:51 PM
BTW, the Porsche and the S2000 belong to Autopia members and I am sure if I was not correctly representing my work that I did on their cars, they would be the first to say so.
imported_Ronin
08-10-2003, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by Scottwax
Gotta agree on S100 and silver! [/B]
AHHHHHH....that`s what I wanted to hear. It is time for the GTI`s bi-annual polish so I really didn`t want to go through all the Zaino steps after polishing if I am going to try something new. :)
Patrick
08-10-2003, 11:18 PM
S100 here also...Mostly just as a topper....Im pretty much a polymer man.....
Scott/Anthony, give the guy a break its not like his statement is false anyway, I dont think it was directed expressly at you,
it is really easy to make any product look good with photographs. ...more as a general statement. This topic has been covered more than enough and will continue to be brought up in the future.....Scott, to those who have been here for some time, its no secret your a wiz with a camera, I`d like to see something other than a car ! I love photography but havent mastered your level of experience.....