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Old 08-25-2006 | 05:11 PM
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Oh ya, I was just saying if you wanna give one a try in the future; the new one is way better. I didn't like the old Z16 either.
Hey Kevin, does the new formulated Z16 give more of a wet glossy look, or just look the same as the older Z16 but last longer?
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 05:21 PM
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I can see why you would not be happy with Zaino since it claims to give a gloss satin fiinish and not a real wet high gloss like you prefer. I find I only apply it about once a month.
is this gloss satin finish similar to the finish that megiuars endurance shine?
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 05:35 PM
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is this gloss satin finish similar to the finish that megiuars endurance shine?
Thats what I was using before and I think the Z16 is even a bit lower shine than the Endurance.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 06:22 PM
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The new Z16 is more wet/shiney than the old one, lemme find pics.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 06:25 PM
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These tires dont show it off well but here goes;

old z16


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left, new z16 after two full washes, right is old z16 (almost gone)



I apply it twice for super ultra bling look; nice thing is as I mentioned it lasts a long, long time.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by picus112
These tires dont show it off well but here goes;

old z16


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left, new z16 after two full washes, right is old z16 (almost gone)



I apply it twice for super ultra bling look; nice thing is as I mentioned it lasts a long, long time.
Kevin, that looks to be quite a big difference between the old and new. I might just have to re-visit the Z16.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 08:09 PM
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Kevin, I checked the US and Canadian site and they make no mention of a new Z16. How do you know you are buying it or that you have it. Does it say anything on your bottle about a revised formula.
Also, do you give the tires one coat or go for two for a bit more gloss and longevity?
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Old 08-25-2006 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GEE35X
Kevin, I checked the US and Canadian site and they make no mention of a new Z16. How do you know you are buying it or that you have it. Does it say anything on your bottle about a revised formula.
Also, do you give the tires one coat or go for two for a bit more gloss and longevity?
Thanks
Hmmmm, I never thought of that. Good question Wayne.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 09:34 PM
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The new z16 is blue and has a different smell; I use two coats because I like the shine more (I like it *really* glossy), durabilty seems good either way. I'll take some pics of my tires tomorrow; last application was almost 800km and 3 washes ago.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks Kevin, my Z16 dressing is white. I will look for it when I am at the Zaino supplier in Guelph next time. They will wonder when they see me taking the lids off to check the color .
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 09:51 PM
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They will wonder when they see me taking the lids off to check the color .
And they will really wonder when you start smelling them all too!
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 09:57 PM
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Last time I was at The Barbers Chair they had both the new Z5 pro and the new Z16 pro, so Sal's shipping it to Canada. Unless they're ditching old stock it should be the new stuff.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by picus112
Last time I was at The Barbers Chair they had both the new Z5 pro and the new Z16 pro, so Sal's shipping it to Canada. Unless they're ditching old stock it should be the new stuff.
If they have it at the Barbers Chair then Guelph will have it because I believe Guelph distributes it to the outlets.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 10:38 PM
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Cool. FWIW, the new Z5pro is highly recommended too. Way better than the original.
 
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Old 08-25-2006 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by picus112
Cool. FWIW, the new Z5pro is highly recommended too. Way better than the original.
oh noooooooooo , don't say that. I just went and checked my Zaino supplies and I have 2 unopened bottles of Z5, not Z5-Pro. I have to ask again does the new Z5-Pro say pro on the bottle or what
 
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