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[Patrick]

Voted the #1 synthetic wax available by independent test magazine Guru Reports, Zaino Show Car Polish is among the best paint protection products available. When cost and time are not a factor, Zaino Show Car Polish is an excellent choice. The top rated products included Zaino, Klasse and P21S.



Since when did Guru Reports matter ???

And who believes this report ? Im not bashing Davids findings, im under the assumption Autopian critics are more critical......

[rstype]

Originally posted by Patrick

Since when did Guru Reports matter ???

And who believes this report ? Im not bashing Davids findings, im under the assumption Autopian critics are more critical......



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Uh, I believe it... it matters to me. Independent, noncommercial tests such as Guru Reports will usually be more scientific than our own observations.

[Patrick]

Enlighten me, Im not criticising it, just not familiar with it....Its rarely mentioned on here....I understand their findings are probably more conclusive then our own, their testing procedures more elaborate etc, but the last time i bought paint to paint my house, i wasnt overly concerned about its elasticity, chemical compounds or makeup...I trusted friends and coworkers, word of mouth and their personal experience with products....Those I find to be the most valuable and independent, non commercialism testing.....my $.02....;)

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by Patrick

Since when did Guru Reports matter ???

And who believes this report ? Im not bashing Davids findings, im under the assumption Autopian critics are more critical......



I use it as a guide, but I don`t consider it to be the final, authoritative word on waxes and sealants.

[imported_Terry]

Originally posted by Scottwax

I use it as a guide, but I don`t consider it to be the final, authoritative word on waxes and sealants. Sometimes a prospective new client asks what I use vs what others have used on their vehicle & I bring out the report for them to see. I then offer to use whatever they choose from the report....It`s usually about 99% effective in making a sale. People like the ability to make a choice & many choose Zaino.

[Jngrbrdman]

Its just like when people cite the Consumer Reports. When people take the time to objectively review other products against similar products then those opinions should hold some weight. Certianly they aren`t going to say "Held by many guys over on Autopia to be an excellent product and especially favored by Bubba in Reno, Nevada to be the shizzle on his late model black car in the shade at 10:30 pm." The guru report isn`t the bible of car care products just like Consumer Reports isn`t the bible of other products. Its just a detailed review of what one company observed the products to do and that review is usually what you can expect to see if you use them the same way in the same conditions. Obviously some results may vary, but I`m sure that 80% of the people would agree with the results.



Opinions of which product is `better` isn`t what Guru Reports prints. They just review which products exceled in their tests. Obviously if durability isn`t what you care about then P21S may be a `better` product in your situation than Zaino. That part is subjective and will be different for everybody. If Guru Reports were going to be subjective then it would be called the `Geekysteve Report` or something. ;) Its just more scientific printed version of the Product Review forum on Autopia. Look at it objectively and then make your own decisions.

[imported_BretFraz]

Also keep in mind that Guru Reports is not targeted towards folks who are OCD about car care products and their performance. The publications appeal to a larger, less persnickety audience who wants their cars to look nice but are confused by all the promotional claims and marketing hype.



Unlike getting opinions from friends or word-of-mouth recommendations from whoever, publications like Guru and Consumer Reports apply a consistent test methodology to each product and evaluate them on both their own merits and against their direct competitors. The end result is a far more balanced and fair comparison.



If nothing else, Autopians are plenty opinionated about their car care products and have no qualms about offering their opinions to whoever will listen. For people who have made up their mind about what they like and don`t like, comparative tests might be interesting but maybe not all that educational. Buy one anyway and enjoy the info and entertainment. Who knows, ya might just learn something.

[Bobby G]

I think it matters. Geeky and crew did a non-scientific test that helped to qualify waxes/sealants by their characteristics. While I believe the test was flawed, it could not have been done much better without very expensive instumentation and perfect control groups. The feedback by the testers is subjective, as we would all expect it to be. It`s still a good reference.



As we all [Autopians] know, the process and tools are an equal part of the final outcome. Guru Reports (or another independent) needs to do a report on detailing tools (mitts, applicators, towels, pads). You can use the very best chemicals available, but if your detailing tools are bad, the results will follow.



I get a few questions a day from Z users that are not satisfied with their Z experience. I wrote my Z page for these people.

[trueblueblood]

Hey David where can I find that Z page? Thanks

[trueblueblood]

Scratch that I think I found it , is it called enhance your Zaino experience?

[DCT]

Originally posted by Patrick

Since when did Guru Reports matter ???

And who believes this report ? Im not bashing Davids findings, im under the assumption Autopian critics are more critical......



Well, my hat`s off to the people who did the report, as I`m sure it was a lot of work, and "interesting" info.



However, in the end, unbiased or not, the report is still simply............ "someone else`s opinion". :D

[Patrick]

Excellent, Im getting the responses i was hoping for....

[Bobby G]

[i]Im not bashing Davids findings, im under the assumption Autopian critics are more critical...... [/B]



Patrick... I missed this in my first read. I did not publish any findings, I simply stated the results of the GR Wax Test.



In fact, I cannot agree on many of the findings of the test. I applaud the work, but my clinical background requires me to ask a simple question: where`s the hard, scientific, factual data? It does not exist, so it`s nothing more than subjective oppinion.



The GR Wax Test is well written, thoughtful, organized and concise. However, from any insider`s point of view, it lacks accuracy. If the testers were armed with the facts, the results would be very different.



I will attempt to gain access to the necessary measurement equipment to put hard, factual data in play. Until then, all we have is "I know what I like and it`s called brand X". Even after clinical data is revealed, people will continue to use what they like.



To leave you with a bit of humor, I will quote my good friend Bill Hancock, who once said "David, if you call me a GURU again I`ll hit you... it means Good Understanding, Relatively Useless, and I am far more than that!" That he was.



:wavey

[Patrick]

LMAO ! Very good, your response (2nd), and the info you just provided was really what i was hoping someone would step up and say......I apologise if it was construed that the test results were from your testing, i simply meant "what you had found resulting from the Guru test." As for " the hard, scientific, factual data", i think thats something that im probably not really interested in when i grab a product from the shelf....Im more interested in what fellow Autopians have to say, coworkers, and those "who have burned the fire before"....Its all interesting and valuable material, for those who it actually means something too..... but in my world its what the actual users value that i take into consideration.......:xyxthumbs

[imported_Greg]

Originally posted by Patrick

LMAO ! Very good, your response (2nd), and the info you just provided was really what i was hoping someone would step up and say......I apologise if it was construed that the test results were from your testing, i simply meant "what you had found resulting from the Guru test." As for " the hard, scientific, factual data", i think thats something that im probably not really interested in when i grab a product from the shelf....Im more interested in what fellow Autopians have to say, coworkers, and those "who have burned the fire before"....Its all interesting and valuable material, for those who it actually means something too..... but in my world its what the actual users value that i take into consideration.......:xyxthumbs



I have to disagree with this one. While I think other users experience is a great reference, I think one of the main sources of frustration in this whole art is the lack of understanding of how it all works. If we could get hard scientific evidence about layering, cleaning, and some sort of non-subjective evidence, a lot of the questions that are asked over and over, will have definitive answer.