I read somewhere that someone had 12 layers.

 

I thought that the "new" layer strips the "old" layer off... otherwise your car would have a thick visible layer of wax on it.. am i wrong?

 

This is a pretty heated debate in the detailing world. Generally speaking most people agree that after 2 layer (to achieve good coverage) there is no tangible benefit to "layering" waxes or sealants. Just use them as needed.

 

I have three on the wifes Aston and do not see any reason for more. I mainly did the three just to insure I had proper coverage.

-GT

 

aston as in aston martin?

 

I have 6 and you can def. tell because each layer creates a darker more complex reflection

 

Pics?

 

I am not at my computer but here are some pics. No photoshop nothing!! One of my buddies has a DG coupe and I was parked next to him and he couldn't believe how different/darker/better contrasted my paint was. My car is never garaged and his is

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../Sandlake7.jpg

https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...49#post1176849

 

Zaino isn't wax. It's a sealant.

And it doesn't "strip" what's already on there off, it's an optically clear layer (unlike wax, which is garbage).

 

^^^+1, would have said the same thing but must have overlooked that comment

 

Wax is garbage? The problem with statements like that is they're so black and white, and so dismissive of an entire segment of products it calls into question just about any product recommendation you make. I'm not saying Zaino is bad or that the first part of your post is wrong, but waxes certainly are not garbage. Perhaps you don't like them, millions of people do, and rightfully so.

And for what it's worth, send an e-mail to Sal about layering. As with any sealant or wax after you've achieved full coverage, aside from gloss boosting, additional layers are generally considered a placebo.

 

I have just started the Zaino process this summer. 2 weeks ago I spent the entire day cleaning/claying/polishing. Since then I have added 3 more coats of Z2, to bring the total to 5. (2 coats z5, 3 of z2) I plan on adding a coat a week for the next little while.
I am no expert but even in the past couple weeks the car has started to look better since the first 3 coats were applied. The shine is deeper(more mirror finish) the color is MUCH sharper and bright, and I have had many friends ask what I did to my car because it looks so good.
In fact I might be getting addicted to polishing.... I will probably keep on appying until I get too lazy...more coats cannot hurt therefore I will keep adding more.

 

I believe the general consensus is that you can no longer see any perceptual improvement after layer 15 of zaino. All the layers added after that just improve protection/durability of zaino.

Two years ago I hit about 23 layers of zaino when I had a garage.

Now, I'll be lucky if my car gets a monthly wash.

 

FWIW Zaino is not a polish, it's a sealant. It's labelled a polish because consumers know the word.

 

Too funny. About a month ago BadBoy (screen name) said Zaino was garbage. Round and Round we go....