Zaino Z7 vs. Optimum wash

[imported_RedlineIRL]

I've been a long time user of Zaino Z7, since it works great at cleaning and leaving a nice finish. The only thing I don't like is that is seems to be too tough and really reduces the life of any LSP other than Zaino. I've been looking at the Optimum wash and it claims to make plenty of suds and not strip any LSPs. If this is just as good as Z7 without removing LSPs as quick I may have to go with it. How would you all compare the two?

 

[pwaug]

I used Z7 for years and switched to Optimum Wash 6 months ago. IMO it is a much better car wash than Z7 when you want to do a full wash as apposed to an ONR wash. It definately makes more suds, feels significantly more slippery and leaves the car with a nice glow, much the same as ONR. And it is less expensive.

 

[Scottwax]

Both worked well for me in limited use (much rather use ONR) but Optimum is more cost effective.

 

[imported_SHICKS]

I have tried z7 and ONR. Duragloss wash is a great replacement to z7. Give it a try, you won't be dissapointed.



I love ONR for the winter months



Steve

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Optimum car wash is a nice (great smelling) product. Z7 is just a little better (IMO)

 

[Cleaning Fool]

I like Z7 alot, its just not the most economical wash.

 

[wannafbody]

I think the quality of the water is why different people get differing results from washes.

 

[imported_RedlineIRL]

I think the quality of the water is why different people get differing results from washes.

Which one would be better in hard water then?

 

[wannafbody]

I have really hard water and Z7 and NXT work best for me.

 

[mblgjr]

NXT works *extremely* well with hard water.



Meg's Gold Class does nicely with 'soft' water.



I've had them in the two extremes...



Tried the Opt. Wash (regular; not ONR) it seems to do well with both.