Adams/Zaino Thoughts....... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bobby35ny · 05-03-2010, 10:09 PM

We I fell for the hype and ordered the Adams kits, products/pads/focal pads.

Am I qualified to post, I think I am, I have owned a car wash for a few years, some years ago, LOL. At that time 3M/Auto Magic was all the rage, LOL.

I have no interest in either company, I paid for all of my Adams and Zaino, nor am I a Junkman wanna be, Or looking to be a spokesperson for either product. I'm just giving my thoughts on the products, now that I have used both.

I detailed the wifes minivan today, maybe that will pay off tonight, LOL.

Without getting technical and boring anyone, here are my quick thoughts.

Adams is best for paint correction hands down!!
Adams focal pads are the best thing since sliced bread.
Adams regular pads are GREAT, nice edge to them to get into creases etc. Clean up very nicely.

Final shine, goes to Zaino, Nothing shines like Zaino.
Zaino really does not do much for paint correction, not as much as Adams.

Now, Most of us have new 2010's so there really isn't much of a need for paint correction, Dawn wash, clay and your Fav Z layers and you are good to go.

If I owned a 2002, I would do Adams.
For my 2010, I stick with my Zaino!

-bobby

ace2777 · 05-05-2010, 07:19 PM

I've used zaino, and I'm very happy. just ordered an Adams package hopefully I'll be just as pleased.
p.s.
i wanted the porter cable anyway and Adams has a few packages that included it.

bobby35ny · 05-10-2010, 11:05 PM

I use the PC with Zaino now..

-Bobby

Junkman2008 · 05-10-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

I use the PC with Zaino now..

-Bobby

That's the way I always did it. For me, both products produced the exact same shine. The only difference I saw was the process I used to get there. Before I found ZPC, I used Meguiar's products to do the paint correction and then Zaino to get my shine. I have videos on You Tube of my whole Zaino routine, although I wasn't as thorough as I am now. Hey, it was my first ever video series!

garcmol · 05-11-2010, 06:41 AM

Well, I use Adam products with the PC, then seal it all up with Z5 and Z2 and keep her shiny with Z6 spray. The Adams gets the swirls 95% out (that's just my technique more than likely) and the Z5 covers/fills the rest. Haven't seen a reaction between the two product lines and I love the results! Win / Win for me.

Moose · 05-11-2010, 08:29 AM

Thanks for sharing your experience with the products.

Both companies offer very good products. It's just a matter of determining which works best for you, and using it.

I've been a proponent of Zaino for years, and I use Zaino or Meguires, to detail cars, depending on how much the customer wants to spend.

Reading all of the posts/thoughts regarding Adams, I may add the product to the "options" list.

Ed

Eagleone · 05-11-2010, 08:32 AM

Good to know. Thanks

05-03-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Adams/Zaino Thoughts....... We I fell for the hype and ordered the Adams kits, products/pads/focal pads. Am I qualified to post, I think I am, I have owned a car wash for a few years, some years ago, LOL. At that time 3M/Auto Magic was all the rage, LOL. I have no interest in either company, I paid for all of my Adams and Zaino, nor am I a Junkman wanna be, Or looking to be a spokesperson for either product. I'm just giving my thoughts on the products, now that I have used both. I detailed the wifes minivan today, maybe that will pay off tonight, LOL. Without getting technical and boring anyone, here are my quick thoughts. Adams is best for paint correction hands down!! Adams focal pads are the best thing since sliced bread. Adams regular pads are GREAT, nice edge to them to get into creases etc. Clean up very nicely. Final shine, goes to Zaino, Nothing shines like Zaino. Zaino really does not do much for paint correction, not as much as Adams. Now, Most of us have new 2010's so there really isn't much of a need for paint correction, Dawn wash, clay and your Fav Z layers and you are good to go. If I owned a 2002, I would do Adams. For my 2010, I stick with my Zaino! -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

05-05-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
ace2777 Drives: 2010 2SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 383 View My Garage	I've used zaino, and I'm very happy. just ordered an Adams package hopefully I'll be just as pleased. p.s. i wanted the porter cable anyway and Adams has a few packages that included it. __________________ IOM 2SS / RS / LS3 / IO INTERIOR VORTECH V3 SI SUPERCHARGER JRE UPGRADE KIT AMERICAN RACING HEADERS SOLO MACH-X CAT BACK EXHAUST JRE CUSTOM TUNE EIBACH PRO SPRINGS AND SWAYS CATCH CAN 604 RWHP / 547 TQ

05-10-2010, 11:05 PM	#3
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	I use the PC with Zaino now.. -Bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

05-11-2010, 06:41 AM	#5
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Well, I use Adam products with the PC, then seal it all up with Z5 and Z2 and keep her shiny with Z6 spray. The Adams gets the swirls 95% out (that's just my technique more than likely) and the Z5 covers/fills the rest. Haven't seen a reaction between the two product lines and I love the results! Win / Win for me. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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05-11-2010, 08:29 AM	#6
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Thanks for sharing your experience with the products. Both companies offer very good products. It's just a matter of determining which works best for you, and using it. I've been a proponent of Zaino for years, and I use Zaino or Meguires, to detail cars, depending on how much the customer wants to spend. Reading all of the posts/thoughts regarding Adams, I may add the product to the "options" list. Ed

05-11-2010, 08:32 AM	#7
Eagleone Drives: Woman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bahamas Posts: 121	Good to know. Thanks