Difference Between Zaino Z8 & Optimum Spray Wax?

[LICUMMINS]

Howdy all, new to the forum here. I'm ordering a bunch of new detailing products and I received Zaino z6, z8 and Optimum Spray wax. Well I must have confused myself because Z8 is a sealant and if I read correctly, Optimum Spray Wax is one as well. So did I order two products that do the same job?

Thanks!

[JeffM]

Z8 is the predecessor of the likes of ultimate spray wax. Optimums has UV protection in it as well as caranuba, produces a softer glow similar to a wax, whereas Z8 is a very bright look with probably minimal durability and no UV protection to speak of.

[custmsprty]

Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnauba Spray Wax. This stuff is the real deal. You'll never utter the words Zaino again after using this truly remarkable spray wax. It's a breeze to apply and truly adds durability along with amazing shine:

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[The Guz]

Z8 is the predecessor of the likes of ultimate spray wax. Optimums has UV protection in it as well as caranuba, produces a softer glow similar to a wax, whereas Z8 is a very bright look with probably minimal durability and no UV protection to speak of.

Jeff explained it very well. Opti-Seal would be the sealant from optimum.

[FUNX650]

Z8 is a sealant and if I read correctly,
Optimum Spray Wax is one as well.

So did I order two products that do the same job?

IMO:
Yes; if the job you're talking about is
providing a sacrificial barrier (protection).

However:
I'll venture that the Optimum Car Wax
(OCW) will have more longevity than
the Z-8.
:idea:

•Split a panel (hood) down the middle.
-Apply Z-8 to 1/2; OCW to the other 1/2.
-Be a watchful sentinel; and, then please
report back with your findings. Thanks.



Bob

[mwoolfso]

Hands-down, OCW has 4-6 months of durability with a properly prepped surface. No joke.

[Desertnate]

Hands-down, OCW has 4-6 months of durability with a properly prepped surface. No joke.

I have no doubt you saw this kind of durability from the product, but I find it amazing that there are spray wax/sealant products on the market now with the same durability and properties of my faithful 845. The fact I could simply spray the stuff on and then buff it off as I walk around the vehicle makes the whole application process of a traditional LSP seem really labor intensive and out of date.

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

I have no doubt you saw this kind of durability from the product, but I find it amazing that there are spray wax/sealant products on the market now with the same durability and properties of my faithful 845. The fact I could simply spray the stuff on and then buff it off as I walk around the vehicle makes the whole application process of a traditional LSP seem really labor intensive and out of date.

Well Optimum's big claim to fame is changing the detailing game through technology. You can wash, clay and wax a car now safely and effectively in less than an hour with 2 gallons of water. When somebody brings a car to me now for a wash and wax, it's ONR and Optimum Car Wax all day every day. It's bumped my profit margin up like nothing else ever has and haven't had a single complaint yet.

[MikeC78]

Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnauba Spray Wax. This stuff is the real deal. You'll never utter the words Zaino again after using this truly remarkable spray wax. It's a breeze to apply and truly adds durability along with amazing shine:

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/20160424_120810_zpsfekrsv5x.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/20160424_120810_zpsfekrsv5x.jpg.html)

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Can you say beads!

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I'd agree that's good stuff. However, I've always wondered what happened to the aerosol can version? Glad I have 3-4 cans left.

[Setec Astronomy]

So did I order two products that do the same job?

If you stick around here for a while, you'll realize how silly it sounds to most of us that you ONLY have 2 products to do the same job...most of us have 8 or 10.

But seriously, yes, Z-6 is a quick detailer, Z-8 is a spray sealant, and OCW is a spray wax. So yes, technically Z-8 and OCW "do the same job", but they are very different products. Maybe sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't...and some days or some cars you might feel like Z-8, while other days or other cars you might feel like OCW.

Just out of curiosity, what did you think you were buying with these 3 products? Two QD's and one spray wax? Then you would still have had two products doing the same job.

[custmsprty]

I'd agree that's good stuff. However, I've always wondered what happened to the aerosol can version? Glad I have 3-4 cans left.


Please post a picture of the aerosol can, I've never seen that?

[MikeC78]

Please post a picture of the aerosol can, I've never seen that?

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[MikeC78]

What I like about the can is I can wash/dry and spray the whole car is no time flat, without rubbing it in. Just let product haze in about 5-15min and wipe off.

[dudley07726]

I've used Z6 for ages after Z2 and everyday as a quick detailed. I still use Z2 w/ZFX. Now, I use Optimum Spray Way on top and then either Z6 or McKees 37 Super Gloss Spray or Z6 ( I think they're the same) on top. Bought the 128 oz McKees because it's cheaper than the Z6 they way.

[LICUMMINS]

Z8 is the predecessor of the likes of ultimate spray wax. Optimums has UV protection in it as well as caranuba, produces a softer glow similar to a wax, whereas Z8 is a very bright look with probably minimal durability and no UV protection to speak of.Exactly the answer I was looking for!