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Old 06-23-07, 09:09 PM
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Default Simoniz System 5: Is it worth it?

I just bought a 06 GS300, I want to protect the finish and a friend of mine used the system 5. Do you guys think its worth it or should i just zaino my car?

Please give me your suggestions.

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Old 06-28-07, 06:01 AM
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I vote Zaino myself.
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Between the two I'd definitely use Zaino. Their products are outstanding. Some are a bit tempermental, so if detailing isn't really your thing I'd recommend a more forgiving product line. OTC...anything from Meguiars or Mothers. Boutique...Poorboy's always comes to mind.

Congrats on the car...
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I vote Zaino myself.
+1. Clarity, gloss and durability.
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I'd pick just about anything over the sealant scams the dealers offer.
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My dealer included in with the purchase of my GS350. I wasn't interested it but if they were going to throw it in, I said why not since it was a brand new car and the fresh paint will be protected from the start. So far, I have no complaints as far as protection goes from things associated with environmental fallout - bird bombs, water spots, tree sap etc. No way does it help with shine or reflectivity. I use NXT for that.
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My dealer included in with the purchase of my GS350. I wasn't interested it but if they were going to throw it in, I said why not since it was a brand new car and the fresh paint will be protected from the start.
Understandable view but you might be better off without it as the dealer sealants suck so bad. They don't have the clarity of the better quality products and must be removed (polished off) for best results.
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Originally Posted by feysulex
I just bought a 06 GS300, I want to protect the finish and a friend of mine used the system 5. Do you guys think its worth it or should i just zaino my car?

Please give me your suggestions.

thanks


honestly i worked @ toyota dealership and we have offered simoniz system 5 its good for the exterior and etc but the price is high.. so i would recommend zaino and simoniz is a good product i can trust, i got it on my gs430 and everytime i wash its shiney glossy and again its not worth it for the price
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I would pass, even on a new car you're paint needs to be cleaned before a sealant is applied. At a minimum I clay and polish my new paint before I put a sealant or wax on it.
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