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      12-25-2006, 02:18 PM   #1
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Quick Q - Zaino or Klasse?

Which one is better; nicer looking, easier to apply, less time to apply, will give me better protection and longer lasting?

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MERRY CHRISTMAS or HAPPY HOLIDAYS (whichever applies)

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Zaino takes too long time in my opinion...
I like eagle wax
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      12-25-2006, 10:45 PM   #4
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Its a matter of taste, either will do, allbeit I noticed more people going for Ziano
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I just did my 1st Zaino application last Saturday. It was sooooo easy to apply and the results are amazing. I find myself touching the paint (is that wrong? ), running my hand over it, just to see how smooth and slick it is!!!
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Which one is better; nicer looking, easier to apply, less time to apply, will give me better protection and longer lasting?

THX

MERRY CHRISTMAS or HAPPY HOLIDAYS (whichever applies)

Q: Which one is better?
A: Neither.

Q: Which one is nicer looking?
A: Depends on the color of car, and the effect you're after.

Q: Which one is easier to apply?
A: Zaino.

Q: Which takes less time to apply?
A: Neither.

Q: Which is more durable?
A: They're pretty damned close.

If it were me I would skip klasse and make this a "Should I get Jeffs Werkstatt or Zaino?", since JW is a reformulation of klasse, but better. As for which to get in the end; if your car is dark Z5pro (imo), and if your car is light, Jeffs Werkstatt Prime and Acrylic Jett. Cheers.

(I see you have sparkling graphite, if it were me, I'd go with Z5pro, ZFX, Z6 and Z8...which, incidentally is what I did to my car!)
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Zaino.
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      12-29-2006, 11:33 PM   #8
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klasse, ive used both for years, and really dont find a visual difference. Its the application technique that makes the biggest diff IMO
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      12-30-2006, 12:46 AM   #9
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If you would have asked me this question 3 months ago, I would have said Zaino all the way

But after numerious Klasse applications, I would have to say Klasse all the way
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      01-03-2007, 02:54 PM   #10
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Klasse seems to do the trick on my SG 325.
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      01-04-2007, 02:06 PM   #11
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I've only used Klasse, but I chose it because I read that it doesn't take as long to apply properly. I love my car, but I don't have an entire weekend to detail it.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39327
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Im in love with zaino because z5 covers up most of the fine scratches. It feels like glass after applications, and the protection/shine lasts for a good period. The only downside is the application and cost/availability. It takes a full day to zaino the car (4 coats). The kit is expensive compared to other waxes/polish at auto stores, and they are not readily available.
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      01-04-2007, 04:24 PM   #13
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i just ordered the klasse as zaino not available here, so i hope its good!
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