LouisanaJeeper
03-11-2004, 10:48 PM
I have included a couple categories and rated each product on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the best. Both were applied on a properly prepared surface. NXT= Meg`s NXT Tech Wax, 2 coats, no topper...Zaino=Z2 w/zfx, 3 coats, no topper
Shine/Light reflection
Zaino-10 It reflects and shines like a mirror in the sun. It has very clear reflections
NXT- 7 Seems to sort of diffuse the light reflecting off of it, not as intense as Zaino
Swirl Filling/ Hiding
Zaino-1 Very poor job of hiding even the smallest swirl. Z5 hides some micro marring, but not too much
NXT- 9 Very good job of hiding the swirls, this may have something to do with how it "diffuses" the light reflecting off it, but I don`t know
Ease of Use
Zaino- 5 Easy to apply the actual coat of wax, but the curing time/ZFX mixing, etc. proves too much for most people...especially if you want to just touch up a small section.
NXT- 10 Easy to apply and remove, no curing time, no mixing, a one step process. Much easier than Zaino
Durability
Zaino-10 Most durable, longest lasting, slickest product I have used. It remains very slick after repeated washings and environmental abuse
NXT-5 I have only used this product for about 1 month, and it is already starting to lose slickness. It seems to get progressively worse after each washing.
Added Depth
Zaino-3 Z adds very little depth to the paint. It is just like putting another layer of clearcoat or plastic on your car. Some describe the look as "plasticy"
NXT-7 This product seems to darken the paint a bit. Sort of like spraying a fresh coat of darker tinted semi-transparent clearcoat on. Not as "plasticy" as Zaino, but still looks a little synthetic to me.
Metallic Paint
Zaino-10 The optically perfect nature of Zaino, allows the metal flake to really shine through
NXT-6 The NXT seems to actually "hide" the metallic paint, making it more monotone. I think this may have something to do with the reflective properties described above.
Availability
Zaino- 7 Mail-order only, but most distributors are very good.
NXT- 10 Most Walmart`s and auto parts stores stock this, which makes it very convenient
Product Support
Zaino- 10 Zaino`s customer support is great, and always very personal
NXT- 7 Decent, but seems hard to get specific, product related questions answered, like exactly what type of cleaners it does or does not have, etc.. This is probably due to Meg`s much larger sized int`l company, but that`s how it goes I guess.
Shine/Light reflection
Zaino-10 It reflects and shines like a mirror in the sun. It has very clear reflections
NXT- 7 Seems to sort of diffuse the light reflecting off of it, not as intense as Zaino
Swirl Filling/ Hiding
Zaino-1 Very poor job of hiding even the smallest swirl. Z5 hides some micro marring, but not too much
NXT- 9 Very good job of hiding the swirls, this may have something to do with how it "diffuses" the light reflecting off it, but I don`t know
Ease of Use
Zaino- 5 Easy to apply the actual coat of wax, but the curing time/ZFX mixing, etc. proves too much for most people...especially if you want to just touch up a small section.
NXT- 10 Easy to apply and remove, no curing time, no mixing, a one step process. Much easier than Zaino
Durability
Zaino-10 Most durable, longest lasting, slickest product I have used. It remains very slick after repeated washings and environmental abuse
NXT-5 I have only used this product for about 1 month, and it is already starting to lose slickness. It seems to get progressively worse after each washing.
Added Depth
Zaino-3 Z adds very little depth to the paint. It is just like putting another layer of clearcoat or plastic on your car. Some describe the look as "plasticy"
NXT-7 This product seems to darken the paint a bit. Sort of like spraying a fresh coat of darker tinted semi-transparent clearcoat on. Not as "plasticy" as Zaino, but still looks a little synthetic to me.
Metallic Paint
Zaino-10 The optically perfect nature of Zaino, allows the metal flake to really shine through
NXT-6 The NXT seems to actually "hide" the metallic paint, making it more monotone. I think this may have something to do with the reflective properties described above.
Availability
Zaino- 7 Mail-order only, but most distributors are very good.
NXT- 10 Most Walmart`s and auto parts stores stock this, which makes it very convenient
Product Support
Zaino- 10 Zaino`s customer support is great, and always very personal
NXT- 7 Decent, but seems hard to get specific, product related questions answered, like exactly what type of cleaners it does or does not have, etc.. This is probably due to Meg`s much larger sized int`l company, but that`s how it goes I guess.