Duragloss questions

[Detail_Guy]

I've decided to give Duragloss a try as a replacement for my Zaino.

After reading a lot of great info here, I've decided to use the following...

First, 501 followed by 601, and then a couple of coats of 105. Do all you Duragloss users feel that is a top notch combo for looks and durability?

Of course, I plan on using the 521 detail spray frequently, and an occasional coat of the 951 Aquawax. Does the 521 detail spray really enhance gloss as some other detail sprays, or would the 921 Fast Clean be better choice?

I'm assuming I can still use other detail sprays like FK425, QuickShine and others if I have the notion... correct?

[Dust2Glory]

off topic... but where are you from?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I think the Duragloss line is a fine product line, but not quite up to the look of the newer Zaino Pro line. They are much cheaper however and do follow the older line quite well. The paint cleanser, followed by the bonding agent, and then the TPP sealant seem to be the combo to beat in that line. Some love Aquawaz and clearly a competitor to FK425 and others you have named. Nice thing is they are interchangable as wanted. I prefer the Fast/Clean from Duragloss for minor spots and still go to Z8 for sealant boosting.

Duragloss's soap , wheel cleaner, and odor eliminator are best products in the line. Here is a pic I did with the older Duragloss product, I believe it 111 (white box, blue sealant)

[Truls]

501 + 105 + 105 works, no use for the 601..

I got the Aquawax, fast clean and shine and the RV 521.. I use the Fast clean and shine after reg washing, and then the Aquawax once a month..ive not used the RV one yet, but its seems like some likes it alot

Yes you can still use the others cleaner you got

[Detail_Guy]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

I think the Duragloss line is a fine product line, but not quite up to the look of the newer Zaino Pro line. They are much cheaper however and do follow the older line quite well. The paint cleanser, followed by the bonding agent, and then the TPP sealant seem to be the combo to beat in that line. Some love Aquawaz and clearly a competitor to FK425 and others you have named. Nice thing is they are interchangable as wanted. I prefer the Fast/Clean from Duragloss for minor spots and still go to Z8 for sealant boosting.

Duragloss's soap , wheel cleaner, and odor eliminator are best products in the line. Here is a pic I did with the older Duragloss product, I believe it 111 (white box, blue sealant)

Interesting... I was hoping that the Duragloss combo I mentioned would rival Zaino's new product line.

I would like to switch for a couple of reason. First, I would prefer to do more of my business here at Autogeek. Secondly, I think it is ashame that Sal can't sell some of his stuff in bulk sizes (at least quarts) at a reduced price. After all, he has some very loyal followers that deserve a bit of a break.

Do you feel that the 111 gives a better look on lighter vehicles than the 105? I currently only detail 4 vehicles... 2 light colors (white and glacier blue), and two dark colors (salsa red pearl, and dark blue).

Anyhow, based on your input, I may have to rethink my decision. However, that SUV sure looks nice!

Thanks

[Al-53]

A lot of Zaino users that have tried DG say the 105 looks just Z5 pro and the 111 looks like the Z2....

The fast Clean & shine is the cleaner QD for DG...The Aquawax has no cleaners at all.....so for periodic cleaning I would use the 921 and for a monthly spruce up AW 951.. also the Marine Detailer is a bit better than the 921 as far as cleaning but also is a bit slicker and has more gloss to it...

The 111 gives a look like either Klasse SG or the Z2...very glossy but lack of depth....

If you live in a warmer climate and no snow and salt..then 501-105-105 will work fine....

The bonding agent is a 2 way product..it cleans the surface of the paint...and also the product that you leave on the paint is a catylst..it works with the polymer in either 111 or 105 to make the shell coating harder and more durable....it even states on the product description...think of it as a A+ B epoxy type mix...

I do have Zaino...both the Z5 Pro and Z2 pro...with the ZFX...and it looks good..but I could not tell the difference between the 2 products....Zaino or Dg with just 2 coats

I have also use ZFX and polycharger on the 105 and worked well....polycharger was a bit hard to buff of in regards to plain 105..ZFX had no problem buffing off.....

I did purchase a Ultima sampler kit to try that out on a friends car...I would try on my truck but winter is coming and I know nothing on it as far as durability..so will stick to the 105 combo for winter..my friends car is garaged for the winter before snow flies....and mine is not....

AL

[Detail_Guy]

Originally Posted by Al-53

A lot of Zaino users that have tried DG say the 105 looks just Z5 pro and the 111 looks like the Z2....

The fast Clean & shine is the cleaner QD for DG...The Aquawax has no cleaners at all.....so for periodic cleaning I would use the 921 and for a monthly spruce up AW 951.. also the Marine Detailer is a bit better than the 921 as far as cleaning but also is a bit slicker and has more gloss to it...

The 111 gives a look like either Klasse SG or the Z2...very glossy but lack of depth....

If you live in a warmer climate and no snow and salt..then 501-105-105 will work fine....

The bonding agent is a 2 way product..it cleans the surface of the paint...and also the product that you leave on the paint is a catylst..it works with the polymer in either 111 or 105 to make the shell coating harder and more durable....it even states on the product description...think of it as a A+ B epoxy type mix...

I do have Zaino...both the Z5 Pro and Z2 pro...with the ZFX...and it looks good..but I could not tell the difference between the 2 products....Zaino or Dg with just 2 coats

I have also use ZFX and polycharger on the 105 and worked well....polycharger was a bit hard to buff of in regards to plain 105..ZFX had no problem buffing off.....

I did purchase a Ultima sampler kit to try that out on a friends car...I would try on my truck but winter is coming and I know nothing on it as far as durability..so will stick to the 105 combo for winter..my friends car is garaged for the winter before snow flies....and mine is not....

AL

Thanks Al-53... I live up north, where we do get a log of snow/salt. What would you recommend different than 501-601-105 for that type climate?

[Bags]

For 2 of my white cars I have used the following....601,105,111. The 111 seems to add a little more gloss to the white cars. If you really want to protect ur ride in the winter I would add some IW 845 from collinite. I recently added a top coat to my work car which stays outside 24/7 and gets put through hell. After 2 days of rain and 3 trips through the swirl o matic it still beads like crazy.

[Detail_Guy]

Originally Posted by Bags

For 2 of my white cars I have used the following....601,105,111. The 111 seems to add a little more gloss to the white cars. If you really want to protect ur ride in the winter I would add some IW 845 from collinite. I recently added a top coat to my work car which stays outside 24/7 and gets put through hell. After 2 days of rain and 3 trips through the swirl o matic it still beads like crazy.

Thanks... looks like I will have to try the 111 on the light vehicles, and 105 on the darker colors.

I still have some One Grand Blitz carnauba around, and will use it as my topper for the winter months. It is very similar to the Collinite waxes in durability, and I prefer the look of the OGB.

[Al-53]

Originally Posted by Detail_Guy

Thanks... looks like I will have to try the 111 on the light vehicles, and 105 on the darker colors.

I still have some One Grand Blitz carnauba around, and will use it as my topper for the winter months. It is very similar to the Collinite waxes in durability, and I prefer the look of the OGB.

you can tip the DG combo with a good wax....The Blitz will do fine its rates as good as collinite..with the DG and wax you will be very protected.....I tried the 845 one winter..it worked good..but fell shorter then a paste...The paste got a month or more over 845....I like 915 or the Fleetwax....both go into spring for me....very good stuff...Blitz will also..great wax

AL