Klasse, Zaino, NXT for ease of application.

[auslandt]

After some research, I am sold on one of these three products: Klasse, Zaino, NXT. What I am looking for is the easiest to apply and the longest time between necessary applications.

I find it hard to get the time to clean/polish/wax my truck. So the one I can do quickest and least often is best... **ahem** without greatly sacrificing quality. So research has let me to these 3.

[JaredPointer]

Klasse SG is a beeyotch to remove sometimes, I'll tell ya that. But it is durable.

I have never had the opportunity to use Zaino, but some people claim it's straight from the Gods. One thing - Zaino is meant to be used over a flawless finish, so if you're not gonna do the prep, I wouldn't waste my money and/or time.

NXT is a decent product, but not really in the "boutique" class as the other two. It would be the easiest of the three to use. It still looks okay, and it will probably be the cheapest and least time consuming of the three.

[BlueRanger]

Zaino or Klasse, never used Zaino though, Klasse isnt that bad, do you have a PC? Much easier to apply AIO, then do the SG by hand. If you have the sonus acrylic spritz its a breeze (well almost) to take off. Either one is a good product, forget NXT for longevity, the other 2 will easily go twice as long.

[fly]

I just use Klasse AIO. I can't justify the extra labor for the gain in looks or protection.

[KLS]

NXT is easy and looks very good for a long time. I haven't used the others.

Ken

[2000LtdKen]

Just claybar'd my truck this weekend and used NXT. Looks and feels really good. I have to admit ease of use was the reason I picked it. Really easy on and easy off. I figured that if it would go a few months I would be really happy. To advise when I find out.

Ken

[rx7vert]

for ease of applications, I used the dupont teflon spray wax. for looks I use black magic wax. neither are the greatest or most expensive, but they get the job done. my truck always shines.

[sequoiasoon]

Klasse and Zaino. I use both.

The Klasse is real easy by hand or machine, the fact that it has cleaners in it and does not need to cure for possibly an hour or more makes it real convenient and it lasts for about 6 months and feels nice and slick. I use it during the "off" months as it not effected by temperature/humidity for removal. Also use it on my power equipment (lawnmower, snowblower etc) to keep them looking good and keep junk from sticking

Zaino rules as long as your clean and polished (no swirls etc.) The ZFX makes curing very quick, shine is awesome, goes on REAL easy and comes off the same. Lasts forever (at least 9 months). Extra coats can be put on/off in about 20 minutes as long as you use the ZFX to help it cure faster. I try to get a coat every couple months during spring, summer, fall since it does go on so easy and really looks great. Very slick also.

Haven't tried NXT sorry. Don't really plan too as I'm happy with the above 2 but might try it on my Outlaws car this summer.

[DCTundraGA]

Klasse all the way. So easy to apply and it lasts a long time.

[Parshal]

I just put a single coat of NXT on my truck ten days ago. I did not polish the paint or use a cleaner wax. I have only had the truck for 5k miles and it's got 55k on it now. It's the easiest wax I've ever used. It goes on and off very easy and the look was incredible. I drove through a downpour for about 20 minutes and the shine is still great. When I get up close I can see road dirt from the rain but at 25 feet it looks as though I just waxed it.

I can't comment on longevity beyond ten days but it looks far better than anything I've ever used after ten days and rain. I can't imagine what it would have looked like if I'd properly cleaned and polished the paint and used two coats.

My truck is dark green and I think the paint color really makes a difference in which wax looks best.

[KLS]

Originally Posted by 2000LtdKen

Just claybar'd my truck this weekend and used NXT. Looks and feels really good. I have to admit ease of use was the reason I picked it. Really easy on and easy off. I figured that if it would go a few months I would be really happy. To advise when I find out.

Ken

For a dark color, Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze under the NXT will look even better.


Ken

[fteter]

I've used all three products (and tried several others as well). This is my take...

Zaino will give the best appearance of the three, especially with darker colors where depth of shine is important. However, you must prep the surface and have the time to go through the Zaino process. It's NOT a quick and easy experience. If you're willing to invest the time and effort, Zaino will reward you with a showroom-worthy result. As for myself, I'm just a little too lazy for Zaino

Klasse AIO (followed by SG) will provide a "near Zaino" appearance - I personally can't tell the difference unless the Zaino'd truck and the Klasse'd truck are both freshly done and side-by-side. My experience has also been that Klasse will protect longer than either Zaino or NXT. Start with two applications of AIO. You'll find it's not only a good overall polish, it's also very good for working out small scratches and hiding paint swirls. Following up with two or three thin coats of SG will provide an incredible gloss shine (separate the applications by 24 hours each for best results). A quick Carnuba wax topper every few weeks will keep things looking good for months.

NXT is far and away the easiest of the three to use...I can do my entire Tundra by hand in a matter of minutes. If you have a light-colored vehicle (my Tundra is white), it will also provide the brightest shine I've ever seen - strangers have actually approached me to ask about the bright shine. NXT also rivals Klasse in hiding paint swirls. In addition, as was mentioned earlier in this thread, NXT works even better if preceded by Meguiar's #7 polish. However, keep in mind that NXT does not do much for the depth of shine - that can be a drawback with a black or dark-colored vehicle. Personally, my only complaint with NXT is that the protection and shine don't seem to last as long as the others. My experience has been that I can only go about a max of 4 to 6 weeks before I need to wax the truck again - no problem in the summer, but a real PIA when the weather starts turning colder.

What I like to do in warm weather is alternate products to change the look of my truck. I'll use NXT and cruise with the brightest shine in town for a few weeks, then strip it all off and go for a deep gloss look by applying the Klasse products. Once the cold or wet weather threatens, however, I'll stick with Klasse until things warm up and dry out again.

[akauth]

You know, you might give Mother's new sythetic products a shot. I just used the FX and it's shinier than Zaino. It *really* pops on white. But on the downside it's so reflective that it tends to interfere with color showing through so it's best on light colors.

I've not tried their reflections yet though I bought a bottle just to try it out. I'll have to see how durable it is.

I don't think that there is much that can be wetter looking than Zaino, but Mother's FX is even more reflective than Zaino. It's at night that you really notice the difference when not so much light is around.

I'm going to try the reflections on the next wash and see how bright that stuff is. Though it's not as reflective as the FX. It's main strength is it's deeper due to some carnauba mixed in.

The new Mother's products are so thin that I wonder about the duraibility though. It's like spreading water except you can definitely see the extra shine it brings to a surface so you know it's there.

I guess time will tell. Anyway, just letting guys know that there's a new choice out there. I've pretty much tried everything but NXT (that's on my list though) and Mother's FX is the shinest stuff. But it's so easy...... Waxing is like using instant detail just about, it's so easy.

But on a really dirty vehicle, you'd definitely need to polish first before applying to get rid of more then very basic stains on the paint.





Alan

Originally Posted by sequoiasoon

Klasse and Zaino. I use both.

The Klasse is real easy by hand or machine, the fact that it has cleaners in it and does not need to cure for possibly an hour or more makes it real convenient and it lasts for about 6 months and feels nice and slick. I use it during the "off" months as it not effected by temperature/humidity for removal. Also use it on my power equipment (lawnmower, snowblower etc) to keep them looking good and keep junk from sticking

Zaino rules as long as your clean and polished (no swirls etc.) The ZFX makes curing very quick, shine is awesome, goes on REAL easy and comes off the same. Lasts forever (at least 9 months). Extra coats can be put on/off in about 20 minutes as long as you use the ZFX to help it cure faster. I try to get a coat every couple months during spring, summer, fall since it does go on so easy and really looks great. Very slick also.

Haven't tried NXT sorry. Don't really plan too as I'm happy with the above 2 but might try it on my Outlaws car this summer.

[JaredPointer]

Don't let thinnesss (or thickness for that matter) in a sealant fool you. One of the most durable sealants you can get over the counter is pretty thin. Durability will also be affected depending on the conditions in your area. I too have heard good things about the new Mother's lineup.

[JaredPointer]

Originally Posted by fteter

... However, you must prep the surface and have the time to go through the Zaino process....

This is true for any LSP, not just Zaino. Prep is the key in detailing.