Its the old battle again

[Tassadar]

Allright, its spring time and things are coming around for me this year. I have a carshow I am going to on the 24th of April where I will be showing off PB products. Its an all-Corvette show, so you know what that means...Zaino. The number of cars is expected to be 75+, and one of the key members of a club thats going to be there is a Zaino distributor.

I am going to go out there (assuming I get an order of products from Steve organized) and try to show how PB products are superior to Zaino.

Anyone have some thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or concerns on this subject matter. Any first hand experience you have learned over time to make you lean towards either products would be extremely helpful.

Thanks,
Dan

[CharlesW]

Originally posted by Tassadar
I am going to go out there (assuming I get an order of products from Steve organized) and try to show how PB products are superior to Zaino.

No disrespect for Poorboy's, but being superior to Zaino could be open to some debate.

:wait Don't get all excited. I don't use Zaino, (I have though), and have no interest in it whatsoever. It does seem to be a pretty popular product so it can't be all bad.

Now, for the sake of your car show, do all the comparisons in the direct sunlight. No shade allowed. Set a strict time table for complete prep, application and removal. Compare results. Might surprise some people.

Charles

[Tassadar]

I don't think I am going to be able to do a side by side comparison. This is not a big car show, and I will be the only person manning the table.

This is going to be a contest of words. I am going to most likely sell this stuff by my own testimony.

At the worst, I have enough people I know who want to buy PB stuff that I can sell what doesnt go at the car show.

[CharlesW]

Originally posted by Tassadar
I don't think I am going to be able to do a side by side comparison. This is not a big car show, and I will be the only person manning the table.

This is going to be a contest of words. I am going to most likely sell this stuff by my own testimony.

At the worst, I have enough people I know who want to buy PB stuff that I can sell what doesnt go at the car show.

Unfortunately a "contest of words" is just a lot of talk. It really won't prove a thing.
Forget comparisons, just use some PwC and EX on a panel or a car in full sunlight so people can see the results. If you can get your car next to the table, do the car a section at a time so people can see how easy it is, even in the sun. Better yet, get one of the other cars at the show to work on.
Use the standard disclaimer, Don't try this at home, unless they are using Poorboy's products.

Charles

[Tassadar]

Most of these guys won't let me touch their cars. Most of them are going to be average weekend wash guys, some might be on our level though. The only true way to see if you like a product is to try it on your own, hassle free, and at your own pace.

How do you manage to sell stuff from a kiosk at a car show?

[Tassadar]

I just sometimes get so irritated with Zaino, I mean really, I get irritated so badly. I know the stuff is a good product, but its overpriced and overhyped for what it is. Why is it that Zaino seems like some sort of viral disease, as soon as it infects someone they refuse to use anything but Zaino. They think that Zaino is the best of the best and that nothing could ever touch it. They feel that they must tout Zaino as the best anytime any conversation ever comes up. Worst all, they think they never need to try a new product.

I used to be a Zaino fan, then I read more about car detailing. I found out about Poorboy's, watched some results, and finally ordered some myself. And now, I am cured of that Zaino disease. So how do I manage to get other people to try Poorboy's while they are brainwashed by Zaino!

Tass,

I've got the perfect solution. Most of this will be easy for you, although one part might be a little difficult.

Get the following before the show:

1 bottle of PP
1 bottle of SSR1
1 bottle of EX-P
1 can/jar of Natty's
1 bottle of S & W (and a hidden bottle of Final Detail)
1 new red Vette (the "little difficult part" )

Before the show:

1 x PP
1 x SSR1
4 or 5 x EX-P (S & W after each layer)
1 or 2 x Natty's (FD after each layer)


That should match up nicely to any Zaino vehicles!

Seriously, as Charles said.......... without being able to "show" results............. it's only "words".

[Tassadar]

I have a 1972 Stingray that was repainted only a few hundred miles ago. Thing is, it has a protective 3M plastic ALL around the car. I can only get to the paint in a few spots.

[EBPcivicsi]

Personally, I would just let the products sell themselves. I wouldn't even get into a "what is better" debate. If they are happy with Zaino, no need to switch. If they are open minded enough to try something different, they will give poorboys a shot.

They will probably see that they have a need for both!

Good luck!

[Poorboy]

Originally posted by EBPcivicsi
Personally, I would just let the products sell themselves. I wouldn't even get into a "what is better" debate. If they are happy with Zaino, no need to switch. If they are open minded enough to try something different, they will give poorboys a shot.

They will probably see that they have a need for both!

Good luck!

That's exactly my approach

Dan you can't switch people who aren't interested, if they are curious (and many :cool cats are) they will come over and ask you about the products. A demo is also a good idea even if it's not a Vette.... Sometimes just an ordinary car where you can show remarkable improvement during a demonstration is a much better way to show the products...
Remember "Best" is in the eye of the beholder:dunno