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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 09:45 AM
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Pricey depends what you compare it to and how much do you use.

22PLE Insanity 30MIL is $135
Modesta is way more then 22PLE.

You can find a tub of Meguiers wax less then $20
Bottle of 4Star paint sealant is around $30 for 16oz. I could do 10+ cars with that much

Never been a Zaino guy. Not saying its not good, just wasn't for me. Some guys were layering it a crazy amount of times and to me it didn't make much sense. 2 coats of sealant and the paint is good for 4-6 months with the Florida sun beating the crap out of it. Guys that like the "Hard candy look" like Zaino and a few others that give that look
 
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 04:26 PM
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Pricey depends what you compare it to and how much do you use.

22PLE Insanity 30MIL is $135
Modesta is way more then 22PLE.

You can find a tub of Meguiers wax less then $20
Bottle of 4Star paint sealant is around $30 for 16oz. I could do 10+ cars with that much

Never been a Zaino guy. Not saying its not good, just wasn't for me. Some guys were layering it a crazy amount of times and to me it didn't make much sense. 2 coats of sealant and the paint is good for 4-6 months with the Florida sun beating the crap out of it. Guys that like the "Hard candy look" like Zaino and a few others that give that look
That is why there are so many out there I have used Zaino for years .It is easy once you understand it. protects well. and the bike takes less than an Oz to do. I was ask what i used an responded.Nothing protects like the S100 corrosion protectan for things like salt i know that for a fact. I do ride in stuff many would not go out side in. Wife caught me coming home.

 
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 05:53 PM
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Well your right, I wouldn't ride in that. To many nice days and it would take days to clean it up. But props to you
 
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 10:33 PM
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Smitty, Thanks for the reply. Zaino's is well liked by many. Guys l worked with swore by it. Personally I never tried it. Then again l never thought much about ceramic coatings until chatting with Eagle One Fan and then stopping by a friends detail shop to see it first hand. Man l got to say , l was wrong. They were both right.The finish and depth of shine and clarity was amazing when l saw it first hand. My friend details, that all he does, and when he showed me the finished product with ceramic, l was blow away.. Of course being an old dog and stubborn don't help. So much for you can't teach on old dog new tricks..

Your bike looks awesome !! Really has a great shine... Here's a picture of my Ultra..


 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 08:50 AM
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Smitty, Thanks for the reply. Zaino's is well liked by many. Guys l worked with swore by it. Personally I never tried it. Then again l never thought much about ceramic coatings until chatting with Eagle One Fan and then stopping by a friends detail shop to see it first hand. Man l got to say , l was wrong. They were both right.The finish and depth of shine and clarity was amazing when l saw it first hand. My friend details, that all he does, and when he showed me the finished product with ceramic, l was blow away.. Of course being an old dog and stubborn don't help. So much for you can't teach on old dog new tricks..

Your bike looks awesome !! Really has a great shine... Here's a picture of my Ultra..


My goal is more about UV protection. And weather. I ride a lot and in rain storms, Snow. the bike is out side a lot. The sun takes it's due. The right products that have proven to work over time do protecdt the bike.
 
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Smitty, Agreed, hats off to you sir, that picture of riding in the snow is crazy.. Caught once years ago on Mount Equinox in VT. Getting off the mountain was exciting to say the least. I agree with the protection aspect of the products we use. Keeping the bike clean and protected from the elements is important. If, l am bored in the winter months here in upstate N.Y., l will uncover the bike and throw a coat of wax on it.. Zaino's looks awesome on your machine.
 
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