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Originally Posted by Viral
Americana is a Carnauba Wax, correct? And you're claiming it lasts MUCH longer than Z2pro, a synthetic polish. My understand has always been that Carnaubas can produce deep, rich shine but at the sacrifice of durability. The entire point of developing synthetics was to increase the otherwise lousy durability of Carnauba waxes, but retain the same shine.
Why wouldn't that be the case with Adam's version?
Again, from everything I've seen and read over the years, most show car quality applications will start with a synthetic polish for durability, then layer a carnauba wax on top of that to get that deep shine, since just the real deal by itself suffers poor durability. If that is indeed the case, then I'd need to get both the the FMP ($25) AND the Americana ($70) and double the application time just to equal a single coat of Z2Pro ($15)?
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Americana is a carnauba mixed with synthetic polymers. 2 Coats of Americana would give you almost as much protection as a pure sealant. Its been a long time since I touched Zaino products so I'll differ to AJ for comparisons.
Too bad your not in So. Cal I'd let you use mine; and decide for yourself, without having to spend the money.
On a side note - I'm currently planning a video or photo series of wax/sealant comparisons in real world environments. 50/50 different products, and over time product durability. I also intend on doing this for wheel applications, where people claim reduced brake dust with certain products. Mad science for the detailing world.
If anyone wants to donate products for the testing (e-zyme, swissvax, Zaino Z2)[I only need enough for 1 application] let me know.. Currently in the line up, Meguiars NXT2 vs. Turtle wax ICE - Adam's Americana Vs. Wolfgang Fuzion - Chemical Guys 50/50 vs. Americana - Adam's buttery wax vs. Chemical Guys Butter wax. I'm going to do it right, and i'm estimating 6mo to a year to do a true durability comparison, with regular washing inbetween but I have quite a bit of products to test.