what is the shelf life of zaino products?

[nightscare]

i found quite a little stash of zaino products when i was cleaning out my garage the other day, the stuff has got to be at least 5 years old. i've got about 1/4 bottle of z5, 1/2 bottle of the leather conditioner, 4 open bottles of z2 (all at least 3/4 full), and 3 bottles of z6 (all at least 3/4 full).

does anyone know if they are still any good? the z2 had all seperated, but i shook them up and they look like they did when new. i loved the z6 when i used to use it... if i can still use it, i don't think i'll have to buy another qd or gloss enhancer for a longggggg time since i also have a couple bottles of megs qd and some nxt, heh.

[Danase]

Have they been through and freezes and thaws? To be honest, your best bet is to contact Zaino directly and get the right answer.

[blkZ28Conv]

From the Zaino website:

Q: What is the usable shelf life of Zaino products?

A: A 70° room temperature is best for the longevity of Zaino products. Due to the optical additives used, extreme heat or cold can result in a decrease in gloss-enhancing properties.

When stored at average room temperature between 65° and 75° degrees, shelf life is as follows:
Z-PC 3+ years
Z-AIO 3+ years
Z-CS 5+ years
Z-1 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-2 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-3 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-6 5+ years
Z-7 5+ years
Z-8 5+ years
Z-9 5+ years
Z-10 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results, keep tightly capped, avoiding moisture. Use before 24 months.

[nightscare]

ahhh i guess i should have searched the zaino site

thanks a lot blkZ28... looks like the z6 should still be good.

[Macruz19]

Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.

As for the glass polish, I used it yesterday and I had to use a tooth pick to get the hard dried polish out. I always store all my Zaino in my closet inside the house.

[blkZ28Conv]

Originally Posted by nightscare

ahhh i guess i should have searched the zaino site

thanks a lot blkZ28... looks like the z6 should still be good.

No problem.
These are only approximate shelf life figures.
The leather conditioner if stored in a stable temperature environment, if it still smells like leather and is not dried out should still be okay. One sniff will let you know.

I have Z2 and Z5 that are over 6 years old and still function perfectly but their final appearance is different (outstanding gloss) then the newer Z-Pro series (gloss plus carnuaba-like appearance features).
The old versions are great for wheels also because of the gloss.

[WilliamHBonney]

If you want to get rid of or sell some older bottles of the Z2 please let me know ASAP.

[nightscare]

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

If you want to get rid of or sell some older bottles of the Z2 please let me know ASAP.

i will take a picture of the bottles when i get home from work tonite and pm it to you