Anyone using P21S over their Zaino to get the last little bit of pop!?? I usually to 2 coats Z5, then 3 coats Z2 usual inter-coat Z6 QD.

Just wondering what the effect would be as autopia recommends a carnuba over sealants. Are you still using Z6 QD after that??

Show season is getting closer and I want my baby to look the best possible!

 

For the record, I don't necessarily "recommend" a carnauba over Zaino. It's just an option people try to change the look of the finish. Carnaubas have a tint to them so the theory is that a coat on top of Zaino (which is optically clear) will cast a slightly different look. I have tried dozens of carnaubas as toppers and IMO the difference is as much psychological as anything.

The downside of adding a carnauba on top of Zaino are a few:
-The durability of the carnauba is drastically less so you need to reapply much more often to maintain maximum effect.
-Your QD needs to be compatible with the carnauba. Incompatible QD can have undesirable effects such as smearing, streaking, etc. I don't recommend Z6 with carnaubas and Z8 is even more problematic.
-You need to use a carnauba compatible shampoo. Zaino Z7 will degrade many carnaubas.

To me, Zaino has such a clear shine and slick feel that is so easily upkept with Zaino QD's and shampoo that it is kind of a waste to cover it. I found it really hard to get more "pop" out of a Zaino application. But I have done my share of experimenting in the past, too. It's fun!

 

I've done it on my old metallic tan Nissan Altima and you couldn't tell a difference at all. It definatley changed the look on my wifes metallic blue (dark blue) Nissan Murano. I think the effect is so much more dramatic on darker cars... it's just wasted effort on the lighter colors.

My wife's Murano looked like it was wet... which I guess it was... wet with oils in the wax. After a couple of washes, it was gone.

If I was going to enter a competition, I might think about it again... but it's just a Murano. Maybe on Astro Black it would be pretty. Chili Red too. Most of the others? Not worth the effort.

 

Thanks! Knew you guys would know the answer. Not owrth my time considering I have to drive to the shows! Just trying to get every little bit out of my pain in the @ss Jet Black!

 

Maybe you could do a coat right when you get there! It would probably liquify the Jet Black as well, but I'd rather have 10 coats of Zaino .

With the carnuba, you also have to be very, very careful that you don't get any on the arches! (unless you have them painted).