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Old 07-01-2009, 11:47 AM   #1
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Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

I'm debating between Wolfgang's DGPS and Zaino. Which makes the paint more slippery and beads water better? Also, which one is easier to apply on a black car? Thanks.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

DGPS is the winner for application. Zaino has more slickness. Zaino has more intense water beading action, but DGPS is damn decent, as well. Zaino is a brighter, more shiny-looking shine with more intense reflections. DGPS has a darker, deeper, swirl-hiding shine that tries to look like a good carnauba wax. Looks are purely subjective so I will leave it at that.

I have been using the Zaino line for several years now and some of their products will always have a place on my detailing shelf, mainly Z-AIO, Z-CS, and the Z-6 Quick Detailer. Call me a traitor, but I LOVE to setup a coat of Z-AIO as a durable base and to clean up old paint protection, and then apply a coat of Wolfgang DGPS. Yes, it's kind of an expensive way to go, but it makes for an excellent winter weather combination.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

Dgps 3.0 Ftw

mine after 1 layer of it



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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

I think DGPS has a slicker feel and is easier to use. Zaino will last longer though.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

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Dgps 3.0 Ftw

mine after 1 layer of it



Nice job, but it's all in the prep. Meaning, you did a great polish job.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

Im a fan of the DGPS
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

thats a hard question to justify on a site that does not sell Zaino. Both are very different in looks and application and likely will come down to personal preference. Wolfgang offers the look of a wax and easiest to use with a simple shake, apply, and remove design.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

Having never used Zaino, tough to say, but WGDS is a breeze to put on, take off and gives a great shine, slick feel and decent durability. Can't go wrong with it IMHO.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

I have Z2 Pro & WGDGPS 3.0. I like WG better. As it's easy to apply & wipe off. IMO WG is also slicker too. Looks just as good & clear shine.
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Re: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Vs Zaino? Which is better?

How about this - use Zaino as your winter sealant, and stick with Wolfgang 3.0 for summer.
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