i heard a lot about how good of a shine Zaino and CG give. but do they help at all in preventing chips and scratches? also, are they any good in repeling dust. thanks if you can tell me your past experience since i am still debating which one to get.

 

Zaino will repel dust like a fiend. It's MUCH better than CG in that regard. CG is much harder when it cures, and thus provides better protection against scratches. I just ran a test with it last night, in fact, where I got a friend to volunteer his beater and used a nail on: dry paint, waxed w/ Zymol paint, and CG'ed paint. The only one that didn't scratch with a drag of a nail was the CG. It's about 8x harder than conventional waxes, so... that's what they say, but even if you don't believe them and cut their #s in half, it's still 4x harder. I just use a Cali duster to get the dust that settles off.

I've got a gravel driveway, so I wouldn't think of using anything but CG, but if you're staying on paved roads and aren't encountering gravel trucks left and right, it'd be a toss-up, because I love the Zaino shine and anti-static qualities.
Other opinions?

G

2003.5 Black w/ Willow G35
Premium / Sport / Aero / Winter / Navi / Tint

 

i disagree Geo, Zaino is known to attract dust... i've seen it reviewed VS. Klasse on an SUV desert trip.
The difference was incredible. Zaino=lots of dust.

You are right though, Cali duster is the way to go...

<font color=green>-Rambo</font color=green>
G35c 6MT DG/Willow/HyperGround/BorlaExhaust

 

Interesting. Are you talking about the black M-class someone took into the desert? I guess I just think Zaino repels it because a) everyone who hates CG uses that as their argument, b) compared to CG (high static charge), it does. My driveway is gravel, which SUCKS, so I end up with a fine film on my bumper every time I go in or out. That's why my Cali duster's in my trunk.

G

2003.5 Black w/ Willow G35
Premium / Sport / Aero / Winter / Navi / Tint

 

yesssss exactly that review! ...

You know what though, i get a fine layer of dust as well, but thats only when i park in my Detroit office.
If i dont go to that office for a week, there is very little dust... hmm

<font color=green>-Rambo</font color=green>
G35c 6MT DG/Willow/HyperGround/BorlaExhaust

 

One important thing to note is that I do get some dust, even with Zaino. I notice a thin coat after leaving the car in the parking lot during the day. However, the dust just disappears on my way home. It doesn't even stick to the car, and magically disappears while driving the G. Love Zaino, especially the smell of Z6!

G35 Coupe. Diamond Graphite, Graphite, Premium and wheel and Tire package. Zaino Baby.

 

Wasn't that guy going to post updates and do the BMW again with new waxes? That test had to be like 4 months ago... there has to be a bunch of good update data.

G

2003.5 Black w/ Willow G35
Premium / Sport / Aero / Winter / Navi / Tint