Zaino clay is repackaged stuff.

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getfit74

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My brother and I got some Zaino products today, to my surprise, what do we see when we opened the Z-18 clay? Repacked

Mothers claybar with the same number on the package and everything, its EXACTLY the same. I just happened to have a new Mothers bar as well. See for your self. Very very disappointing.



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I guess you were unaware, there are only a few clay manufacturers in the US, and most of the major companies buy from them. Including Mothers and Zaino.
 
I guess the "NEW" on the jar isnt really "NEW" huh? I was under the impression it was a Zaino made product.



From their site: "products are unlike anything you've used before. Zaino engineers unique products for car enthusiasts, who believe that expense is secondary to results. "



Live and learn....................
 
My Autopia clay.....guess you can't beat the same clay for $6.25 a bar :D



Brad - any idea who exactly these clay suppliers are?
 

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Almost as exciting as the P21S and S100 soap opera.



Next thing we're discover that most MF's (except DF towels) are made by only a few manufactures. ;)



Common legimate practice that most companies use so that they can offer multiply products related to their parent product(s) field of endeavor.
 
Corey Bit Spank said:
:( I think Sal Zaino needs to apologize!
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What is wrong with the description of the clay used on the Zaino web site?



'Z-18 ClayBarâ„¢ is a pliable, synthetic bar that quickly and safely removes imbedded contamination from all glass and painted surfaces. Used for years by automobile manufacturers and auto body shops, paint cleaning clay is an excellent choice for removing contamination that cannot be removed using conventional cleaning methods.'



I think that says it all! It's another yellow clay bar. No claims of a unique manufacturing process there :nixweiss
 
Two companies make nearly all of the clay sold in the United States. Auto Magic/Wax (Clay Magic, etc) or K.E.L manufacturing (Zaino, Autopia, Mothers, Erazer, etc.)



Each makes all kinds of different variations for different companies and thier needs, but they supply just about everyone in some shape or form.



I'm not sure what Sal should apologize for. This isn't uncommon, nearly everyone in this industry does it.
 
BradE said:




...I'm not sure what Sal should apologize for. This isn't uncommon, nearly everyone in this industry does it.
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And every other industry...is anyone here screaming about when Pontiac was selling that gussied up Camaro and calling it a Firebird (no offense, F-car owners)? Or how about the Jaguars that are just Lincoln LS's with a different motor? Or the Audi TT's that are really just a new Beetle under the skin?



It's called marketing, salesmanship, the American way??



PS...liked that comment about the MF towels.
 
Hmmm maybe this means Zaino makes the clay for Mothers… Or maybe Zaino is owned my mothers or Mothers owns Zaino! O My Gosh this is an unreal find! It could mean so many things….. [/Sarcasm]



:rolleyes: :rolleyes:





:D :wavey
 
Setec Astronomy said:
is anyone here screaming about when Pontiac was selling that gussied up Camaro and calling it a Firebird (no offense, F-car owners)?
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None taken, but Chevy and Pontiac are both owned by GM, and the Camaro and Firebird were always twins. Now, the Holden Monaro being rebadged into a GTO, that pisses me off.
 
Autopia clay is certianly the way to go...........



Always amazes me how many people trip over themselves to defend Zaino. Amazing...... People need to take a pill. I use it, and I like it,.... but cant figure out what all the fierce, borderline angry dedication is about. Like I said, Zaino's web site (and the Zealots) make it seem like he is a specialty manufacturer of all his "unique" products. I was disappointed to find out otherwise. Thats about it, no big deal .......... Now back to our regularly scheduled Zaino pep rally.
 
Zaino pep rally? You started a topic about clay, and people presented factual information on the subject. I fail to see the pep rally. I don't see any posts in this thread with "boarderline angry dedication" either. :nixweiss
 
Avalanche said:
Autopia clay is certianly the way to go...........



Always amazes me how many people trip over themselves to defend Zaino. Amazing...... People need to take a pill. I use it, and I like it,.... but cant figure out what all the fierce, borderline angry dedication is about. Like I said, Zaino's web site (and the Zealots) make it seem like he is a specialty manufacturer of all his "unique" products. I was disappointed to find out otherwise. Thats about it, no big deal .......... Now back to our regularly scheduled Zaino pep rally.
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Lol. You was the one who got sucked into the hype. Only blame yourself bro.
 
rjstaaf said:
All of Meguiars clay is now coming from Auto Magic/Wax.
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Hence the blue and red pro bars.



I have no problem with other companies repackaging and selling clay bars made by another company. I would object to paying a huge premium for it and the company hinting they are the ones who put years of research into making the 'perfect' clay bar. Honesty goes a long way with me.
 
Scottwax said:
Hence the blue and red pro bars.



I have no problem with other companies repackaging and selling clay bars made by another company. I would object to paying a huge premium for it and the company hinting they are the ones who put years of research into making the 'perfect' clay bar. Honesty goes a long way with me.
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I feel the same about companies that charge a premium for a Porter Cable ROB. I can get the same product at Lowes for HALF the price ($229.95 vs $109.99).
 
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