I had to compromise a lot to construct choices within allowable space limits per line. I even thought of doing two separate companion polls, one on product used and another on frequency---but didn't want poll results to get separated later on. I'm aware that choices aren't logically consistent. There ARE some possible overlaps among choices, but I tried to use what I think are real-world choices. Just "vote" what you think is closest to intent of poll. With those disclaimers: 1. if you indicate choice 11, please also post and tell us what you USED to do (choices 1-10) before your "conversion" 2. if you indicate choice 12, please also post clarifying what you actually do 3. from choices 8 and up, I'm also trying to specify the variable of using either a carnauba wax or a "polish" (e.g., polymer "sealant") I'm aware that "purists" can argue about the distinctions among non-wax chemical applications, but that's beyond the scope of this inquiry. Given the choice between "polish" and "sealant", post if you use what's advertised as a polish. If a sealant-user, post that separately in text. I am a PC-induced, born-again Zaino convert; ordered my stuff today!
I voted 11 (assuming you meant <1 year, not > 1 year). With my last car, I would have voted 1 -- basically, I considered it clean if I coul d look at it and tell what color it was.
Oops. I'm (<)(>)-challenged. Always have been. But I can say "nuclear". B) I, too, punched "11". I used to be a 4.
There is an accepted definition in the industry of what a "polish" is, and you're not helping things by propagating Sal Zaino's non-standard definition of "polish", and calling products which are clearly sealants "polishes". The following are the characteristics of a polish: 1) Provides NO protection to the paint (this rules out Zaino Z-2 and every other sealant from calling themselves a polish) 2) Includes chemical and/or abrasive cleaners to remove oxidation and polish the paint to a mirror-smooth finish and/or 3) Includes fillers and oils or other paint conditioners designed to fill very minor swirl marks and spiderwebs, and increase gloss. A polish that includes #3 but not #2 is sometimes called a glaze or "pure polish".
Priusenvy is correct, but many don't appreciate the differneces with all the available products. The labels of many of the products are confusing and its near impossible to know if your buying a compound, polish, glaze, or sealant, or a combination of these from the labels alone. That more research that I want to do. For the last year or so I've been sticking to Menzerna. After claying, I use their Final Polish II with a white mild cutting pad on my Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher, then use their Finishing touch glaze with a black non cutting pad, then use their Full Molecular Jacket Sealant with a red non abrasive pad. I then use the spray acrylic shield spray. I wash the car a minimum of 1/month, or more often as needed and use the spray. The paint is smooth, soft, and slippery. It is extremely easy to wash since nothing sticks to the paint surface, even on the front bumper area. Since I keep the car garaged, I only do the sealant every 6 months.
