Daily Driver

**sk8renigma** · 07-24-2005, 07:59 PM

Hey, i have been using zaino now for over a year, but came to realize something the other day, it provides a great shine, but for a daily driver, it is just not practical. It rains every other week, and i work at a power plant so i am always washign my truck. What would be a good polish/wax combo with slight fillers that i can use week to week, and looks good?

Usually i buff the entire truck once a year to take out swirls.

Any recomendations on buffing pads? i use a portercable variable speed rotary.

Thansk for any input.

**EdLancer** · 07-24-2005, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by sk8renigma

Hey, i have been using zaino now for over a year, but came to realize something the other day, it provides a great shine, but for a daily driver, it is just not practical. It rains every other week, and i work at a power plant so i am always washign my truck. What would be a good polish/wax combo with slight fillers that i can use week to week, and looks good?

Usually i buff the entire truck once a year to take out swirls.

Any recomendations on buffing pads? i use a portercable variable speed rotary.

Thansk for any input.

NXT Tech Wax or AOI topped with Collinite`s 845W or 476S, nothing will beat its toughness or durability.

**imported_Totoland Mach** · 07-25-2005, 05:12 AM

I`ve used Longhaul Truck Wax on my daily driver with excellent results (Scottwax has tried it with good results also). Easy to apply with a pc and finish pad and easy to remove. Does have a strong petroleum smell though...but works well.

Longhaul seems to last for several weeks and retains gloss + beading. I got a bottle at Advance Auto for $14 and do a couple of customer`s daily drivers with this product.

**chml17l** · 07-25-2005, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by sk8renigma

Hey, i have been using zaino now for over a year, but came to realize something the other day, it provides a great shine, but for a daily driver, it is just not practical. It rains every other week, and i work at a power plant so i am always washign my truck. What would be a good polish/wax combo with slight fillers that i can use week to week, and looks good?

Usually i buff the entire truck once a year to take out swirls.

Any recomendations on buffing pads? i use a portercable variable speed rotary.

Thansk for any input.

Maybe it`s just me, but I don`t exactly understand why the Zaino isn`t working for you. I would have thought it`s combined durability and looks would be what you would need for the type of environment you described above. Could you elaborate any more on your reasons to ditch the Z?

**sk8renigma** · 07-25-2005, 12:41 PM

Don`t get me wrong, i LOVE zaino, its just that, the environment that my truck is in on a daily basis puts a hurting on the paint, and i need something that can hide some of the scratches i get. I work down by an industrial park, and as such get alot of tar and crap on my paint that i have to use harsher solutions on that will remove the zaino, and i don`t feel like re-mixing/applying z2&z5 every time. When i get the whole truck re-painted, and it looses its daily driver status, i will use zaino continuously. Right now i am looking at less costly options to maintaining a clean looking finish.

**chml17l** · 07-25-2005, 01:15 PM

sk8renigma--Thanks for clarifying. I agree with EdLancer`s recommendations. Although, while I found that Collinite 476S is very durable I didn`t think it released dirt from the finish after a rain as well as P21S. But, the 476S will outlast P21S by about 4-5:1. Might be worth a try to use some OCW over the Collinite as it is very easy to apply and by itself will last upwards of 3 months, maybe more.

I`m in a similar situation as you in that my daily driver lives in a chemical plant that has it`s own electrical generating facility on site and everything is next to railroad yards. Talk about industrial fallout.

I`m always looking for something more durable that requires minimal upkeep. Especially since we`ve had rain nearly everyday for 3+ weeks.

I`ve just orderd some Glare Polish and am considering trying their Glare Spider (glaze) if I like the polish. Recent discussions give it a durability around 9 months and supposedly it is better than Z at preventing waterspots. I`m going to give a try just to see. Can`t help myself, I just like to experiment.

**sk8renigma** · 07-25-2005, 03:45 PM

Where is the best place to buy said products?

**chml17l** · 07-25-2005, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by sk8renigma

Where is the best place to buy said products?

The Collinite/Optimum can all be bought here--http://www.pakshak.com/new-products.html

Unfortunately, the Glare is kind of pricey. The entire Glare line is available from www.autopolish.net, but I got just the polish for ~$15 cheaper from here https://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.a...D&ProdID=29301

**sk8renigma** · 07-25-2005, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the info, Now for the buig Q, How well will this combo compare to the zaino?

**imported_memnuts** · 07-25-2005, 05:38 PM

For your situation NXT. Mild cleaning, good filling, locally available, easy to use, good appearance and if applied every few weeks should be adequate protection.

**harvey** · 07-25-2005, 05:42 PM

Glare - It must be owned by relatives of PT Barnum.

Are they kidding with those prices?

**chml17l** · 07-25-2005, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by sk8renigma

Thanks for the info, Now for the buig Q, How well will this combo compare to the zaino?

Yes, that is the $64,000 question. I can`t directly compare because I`ve never tried the Zaino. The look of Collinite 476S has been described as less of a beauty look wax than something like P21S. Although, I have seen people post pics that did look quite nice using it. I believe the IW may have more glow when compared to the 476S. Neither will have the bright crisp look with sharp reflections like the Z. The OCW is a carnauba polymer blend that when applied over a sealant will definitely "warm up" the look.

As always, a good looking combo varies from user to user and their requirements for durability, gloss, reflecton, etc.

**sk8renigma** · 07-25-2005, 07:23 PM

So AOI to clean up the paint,(its already pretty clean from 2 years of Z) then NXT, and possible a carnuba on top?

Like i said, i love the Z, even purchase some of the new cleaning compound, but for right now, until i get my beater running, its too much work to have to de-tar the truck, mix the z and apply. I also don`t like the idea of layering on top of oxidation. Thanks to all for the information.

That is one thing i loved about the z, the shine. I will go back soon.