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Old 03-01-2014   #1
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Default Myth BUSTERS!

UNFORTUNATELY... I have a hood to contribute to a test of the popular car wax/polish wars.

Right off the bat, there are the Adam's and the Zaino products that I personally would like to test. And, surely there are some others out there - some "professional" polish/waxes out there too that need to be "discovered".

What are some quality products besides those listed that need to be tested?
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Old 03-01-2014   #2
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A guy at a car show one day gave me a product named Bullet wax. It took the swirls out of my paint and made a great shine. I don't see them advertised any where.
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This is what I have been using.



http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...3688400&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Z503A-Cl...owViewpoints=1
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Old 03-02-2014   #4
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How about Duragloss? I've heard it's comparable to Zaino. I use it because I can get it locally instead of internet only orders.
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Getting ready to try Adams Polish & Sealant for the first time. Got it free with my Summit bucks...
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Been using Zaino for a number of years. But I have added one step of my own. After I clay bar, with a meguire's kit, I then will use polishing compound.
Then onto the Zaino steps. If it's been a while, I'll do tar remover first, then clay bar.
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Been using Zaino for a number of years. But I have added one step of my own. After I clay bar, with a meguire's kit, I then will use polishing compound.
Then onto the Zaino steps. If it's been a while, I'll do tar remover first, then clay bar.
Which polishing compound?
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Which polishing compound?

Scott,

I think Turtle Wax. Its a white paste. I have also used Bug and Tar Remover before anything else. Not sure it makes a huge difference but definitely want to get the micro-dirt out using the clay bar first.
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http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-943-a...ng-polish.aspx

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-1014-...t-sealant.aspx
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Default Re: Myth BUSTERS!

One of the comparisons I'm interested in is comparing other products to Zaino, especially when exposed to summer sun AND dust/pollen.

Note: It was these conditions that turned me off on waxes 12 years ago; Zaino ever since. But, a lot of changes have occurred in the interim, and it would be good to see how stuff compares now.
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