Replacement for Zaino Z-16-Tire Gloss

[VroomVroom]

Duragloss 321 Non Silicone Tire Dressing
I swear it's Z16.

Fascinating. I'd heard this before, and now I'll just have to go buy some. I am a total Z16 junkie. After trying just about everything, I went with Z16 and haven't looked back. That was about seven years ago, and still applies today. I certainly love the idea of buying in larger quantities and less expensive prices.

I was intrigued by Opti-Bond, and a few of the gels, but the look just didn't do it for me. Z16 remains, for me, the absolute best of all worlds - application ease, look, and durability.

[Setec Astronomy]

Duragloss 321 Non Silicone Tire Dressing
I swear it's Z16.

My Z-16 is from 2005 and is a thin white liquid that smells like lemons...I swear it's DG253. I had heard that Z-16 was later changed to a thicker liquid that was bluish--is that what DG321 is like?

[Robbiek]

I love Ammo mud been using for a while now

[Pats300zx]

My Z-16 is from 2005 and is a thin white liquid that smells like lemons...I swear it's DG253. I had heard that Z-16 was later changed to a thicker liquid that was bluish--is that what DG321 is like?

Setec

Smells the same and looks identical. My bottle of 321 is pretty new.

[Setec Astronomy]

Setec

Smells the same and looks identical. My bottle of 321 is pretty new.

But Pat, the Z-16 is different than the old days? Is it still thin, white, and lemony? Or is it thicker and bluish?

[davidc]

I just applied 321. It is thick, white and smells kind of like coconuts to me. I have so many DG products now I do not know what to use anymore. I was using 253 with Rain Repel and it did a good job.

Dave

[Tinwhiskers]

Here are some pics with Optibond on two of my cars using the spray method. I don't know how they compare to Z-16 since it is one of the few tire dressings I have not used, but this method delivers consistent results.

[davidc]

Here are some pics with Optibond on two of my cars using the spray method. I don't know how they compare to Z-16 since it is one of the few tire dressings I have not used, but this method delivers consistent results.

Nothing personal but that is waaaaaay to shiney for me. I do agree that spraying with a gun is a very good application method. I use a Harbor Freight $10.00 gun. Material gets in all the places that wiping on will never get so you get even coverage with less product.

Dave

[Tinwhiskers]

Nothing personal but that is waaaaaay to shiney for me. I do agree that spraying with a gun is a very good application method. I use a Harbor Freight $10.00 gun. Material gets in all the places that wiping on will never get so you get even coverage with less product.

Dave

No problem, to each there own! I personally like everything shiny on my cars. Shiny paint (especially polished black) and matte wheels just doesn't look right to me. It almost makes the car look unfinished IMO. Colors other than black look pretty good with a black satin finish though.

I wanted these pics to show what spraying can produce. I've read posts from people who couldn't get shiny results from a water based product such as Optibond. These pics are two coats using 50/50 water mix. Add another coat if you want more bling or wipe down with a rag if you want the satin look.

You did hit the nail on the head though about less product. It seems you hardly use any by spraying it on. I heard the HF gun was pretty good especially for that price.

[Dogfather]

I like the look of DG NS dressing (321) but I'm done with it. Whenever I drive through rain my white paint is stained terribly. Last time waited too long to clean it and now I think I have to polish it out. 501 couldn't do it. I need something that stays put when it gets wet.