How Was Your Zaino Experience?

[Ed Hartman]

On a well prepped surface. Shine, gloss, durability. (Yes Iam considering buying some)

BE HONEST!

[1 Clean WS6]

I did not use Zaino for a long time for the simple reason that I could not take the Zaino Zealot syndrome. Something about someone telling me that any other product or process I used was junk really, really burned me. Recently (thanks to the open mind I have had since becoming an Autopian) I tried several of the products from the Z line and was very impressed. They are easy to use and provide a great shine. After one and half months the gloss on my truck looks like I just applied the products and the surface is still very slick.

Is Zaino the end all be all product line?? IMHO...no. Is it one of the better product lines out there?? IMHO....absolutely.

If your surface has been properly prepped do yourself a favor and give the Z line a whirl. From the mouth of a reformed anti-Zaino Zealot...I think you'll be quite pleased.

[Scottwax]

I was like Mike. Same exact reasons for not trying it sooner.

I really liked using it. Pretty easy to use and it has a wet reflective shine. Looked great on my brother's silver Odyssey but like other sealants, I'm not sure I'd like it as much on my black paint but that isn't a knock on Zaino, just my personal preferrence regarding appearance.

My only real complaint is having to purchase and use ZXF to hasten the drying time. Other than that, I was pretty happy with my experience and more than a month later, even though my brother's van was filthy when I last saw it, the shine was still noticable.

[locutus]

i really like zaino products (except the leather in a bottle, i thought it smelled terrible!) the shine and durablity are first rate!

[paco]

Scott,

With Z2-Pro. ZFX isn't necessarily required since it dries so quickly! As for getting maximum adhension using either Z1 or ZFX on your first coat and about every 8-10 coats, Z1 is very cheap and so if ZFX if you simply use enough for one coat.

I think Z2-Pro may change the way a lot of people view Zaino. The supposedly complicated application i.e. Dawn wash, Z1 or ZFX, mixing bottles etc. is now gone.

Sal states that ZFX not only helps accelerate the drying time but it also adds the shine of Zaino. For the last 2 years, I almost always used ZFX but I do recall thinking I perfered Z5 without it.

Paco

[colche]

great, best shine and slickness I have seen on my silver metallic. Really like the Z6...but too expensive...here in aust the prices are DOUBLE or more than what you pay in the states. It is the same in the UK i noticed as well, the ZKIT-1 is $192 USD there from advancedcarproducts.com -- whilst on zainobros it is $85 USD. I asked why Zaino doesn't just post internationally like autopia-carcare or autogeek, but Sal said he has only had 'problems' with it in the past *shrugs*.

Also having suspicious attracting dust issues, am trying different things to minimise it though.

[thinksnow]

When I had time and no money, I couldn't bring myself to buy another product (especially one that is marketed as a kit). Over last semester, I had money and no time so I gave it a shot. For long-term slickness, I can't think of a better lsp. I used the ZFX for the initial two layers but haven't used it any other times. The depth is not 100%, but with my current time constraints, I have to give *edit* two thumbs up.

I did have time to place a layer of PS on top of the Zaino yesterday and it seems to have fixed the depth problem.

Now I just need to give Z2pro a shot.

[C-Man]

Paco, I was looking at the zaino website and it states

* Note regarding ZFX and Z-2 PROâ„¢ : For a more dramatic appearance and improved durability, Z-2 PROâ„¢ can be layered multiple times. We recommend no more than 3 layers be applied over a 24-hour time period. Whenever you layer Z-2 PROâ„¢, you must activate it with ZFX. For additional information, refer to the ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator page.

Yet you state you do not need ZFX to layer. When do you not use ZFX with Z2Pro?

[Lowejackson]

I liked it but I dont use it exclusively.

[G35stilez]

I voted for "Thrilled"

It really surprised me how easy it was to use and how much negative hype it got. I agree that it could all be confusing especially after viewing their "Tips" page, but using the way most use here, it was as easy as any product I've used.

The shine is very bright and reflective and shines straight through dirt and grime. I park it next to vehicles driven the same amount that have different LSP's and Zaino seems to shine through better.

Also, the rest of their line seems to be rather promising as well (wash, tire dressing, QD, leather conditioner).

[holland_patrick]

I would be willing to give it a try if someone wanted to spot me a sample..

[G35stilez]

Patrick: I'll give you a sample when I see you (re: garage)