Paint Sealants

dropped1 · 09-18-2010, 09:07 AM

I use Zaino, it's a little expensive but I've been using it for over 5 years on all of my vehicles. Klasse AIO is also good for a quick & easy paint sealant.

Junkman2008 · 09-19-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i read somewhere a few years back that NuFinish was the most durable sealant you can buy off-the-shelf. i dont use it but if one wants to give it a shot.

You are joking about Nu-Finish, right?

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Originally Posted by dropped1

I use Zaino, it's a little expensive but I've been using it for over 5 years on all of my vehicles. Klasse AIO is also good for a quick & easy paint sealant.

Zaino doesn't have a sealant that I am aware of. Which Zaino product are you talking about specifically?

kenchan · 09-19-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You are joking about Nu-Finish, right?

Zaino doesn't have a sealant that I am aware of. Which Zaino product are you talking about specifically?

no joke, some article i read NuFinish had the longest durability vs others like NXT, Ice, etc. off-the-shelf comparison. like i mentioned above, i dont use it but worth a try if someone wants to polymer their car.

as for zaino, they are sealants. polymers are generally considered sealants. in a big divide, carnauba is wax, polymers are sealants. im surprised you dont know this.

Junkman2008 · 09-19-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no joke, some article i read NuFinish had the longest durability vs others like NXT, Ice, etc. off-the-shelf comparison. like i mentioned above, i dont use it but worth a try if someone wants to polymer their car.

as for zaino, they are sealants. polymers are generally considered sealants. in a big divide, carnauba is wax, polymers are sealants. im surprised you dont know this.

I am very familiar with this and thus the question. Which Zaino product are you calling a sealant? Zaino was one of the first products I used and in talking with Sal Zaino, I don't remember him ever calling any of his products, "sealants". He always insisted that they are "polishes".

As for Nu-Finish, just as long we realize that it is on par with over the counter stuff, not the likes of some of the more professional products being mentioned here.

nicknick · 09-27-2010, 12:25 AM

I disagree with you Junkman. I believe the Zaino products are sealants and just because Sal calls them polishes does not matter. Polishes do not offer protection, sealants do. Are you or Sal saying that his products just give a good shine and no protection?

AdamsPolishes · 09-27-2010, 01:31 PM

I don't think JM was trying to say they weren't... he was just pointing out that old Sal has his terminology off which confuses the issue a lot.

Those not familiar with the products could easily start to confuse the products as "corrective" which they aren't (with the exception of ZPC and ZAIO).

Its semantics really, but it confuses the issue for people who might not be so well versed in detailing terminology when something that is obviously a sealant or gloss enhancer is being referred to as a polish.

nicknick · 09-27-2010, 06:10 PM

Fair enough, although you would think Sal Zaino would understand and use the correct terminology.

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dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	I use Zaino, it's a little expensive but I've been using it for over 5 years on all of my vehicles. Klasse AIO is also good for a quick & easy paint sealant. __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club! Last edited by dropped1; 09-18-2010 at 09:09 AM.

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09-27-2010, 12:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	I disagree with you Junkman. I believe the Zaino products are sealants and just because Sal calls them polishes does not matter. Polishes do not offer protection, sealants do. Are you or Sal saying that his products just give a good shine and no protection?

09-27-2010, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	Fair enough, although you would think Sal Zaino would understand and use the correct terminology.