Do you like Zaino ????

[fergnation]

Holy cow!!!! I can finally get into this darn Zaino conversation since I have had Z2 and Z5 in my hands for the last 48 hrs. I finally gave into the shakes and cold chills from not ordering it. I went into the garage and chose three cars to try it on. A Porsche Carrera GT (porsche black) a Cayman S (black with gold/silver flake) and a Ford GT (silver). I think I have posted C&B on these cars in the past.

The outcome- After 2 coats of both Z5 and then Z2 I noticed a crisp, plastic look to them. This is something new to a guy that has always used carnubas. (except winter time when 21 was used. I have to say that I really kind of dig the look. The owner of the car collection really liked this look also. But the real reason for switching to these products was for their stated protection. That is a wait and see can of deal which is pretty easy for me since these cars are washed and detailed only by me. A chemist I am not, but even a lay person such as I could tell how well these products bond to the paint. Speaking of being a chemist, it is a little strange to measure out product when adding ZFX to it. I don't really like feeling rushed with the 12 hours you get out of the product once you mix the two. I usually have a little left over and feel like I am wasting it.

In closing- after using it for the first time I was impressed with Zaino. I bought the starter kit and it seems like I need to add to it with some of the other Z's they have. I have to admit that my head was spinning a little bit with all the different Z#'s they name their products. I am looking forward to trying it on the soft paint of a Bentley and a Aston that are both black. The owner wants me to put it on all of his cars that he drives on a regular basis.

Todd- what is the trick to applying this stuff so that you are not wasting it. They sent me some of their applicators but it seems like the sealant just soaks into them.

[derekbmw]

Originally Posted by rydawg

I love Zaino products and use Z5 on 90% of my jobs. I use Z6 and Z8 on everything no matter which LSP I use.

pretty much what I do...fantastic product line..

[detaildoc]

Originally Posted by fergnation

The outcome- After 2 coats of both Z5 and then Z2 I noticed a crisp, plastic look to them.

That's exactly the reason that people give who do not like Zaino, too plastic and sterile, not a desirable look for many people.

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by TH0001

I would rather state that it seems to be...

Also, I am speaking over all. On a black paint I prefer carnuaba wax personally, but against other sealants, I would most likely choose Zaino (though I use other stuff) or Jeff Werkstatt Prime/AC Trigger X2/'nuba as the ultimate look (my preference).

However because I am speaking over all, I am saying in general over the color rainbow. I haven't found any product to be the best of anything in all categroies all the time (other wise we would all use the same thing) and it is the difference in how we precieve things. Nobody is wrong when we talk about appearance, but on highly polished paint, I think the difference between LSPs because very small and a lot of stuff looks very similar. It is the slight difference that we can pick up most of the time that makes the difference, and I believe that when I stand back and look at a Zainoed car, it seems to look better then any other sealant I have used and I would put it up against most other products.

Thanks for the follow up Todd, this was exactly the kind of response that I was hoping to trigger.

Originally Posted by detaildoc

That's exactly the reason that people give who do not like Zaino, too plastic and sterile, not a desirable look for many people.

Agreed.

[66#1]

Originally Posted by detaildoc

That's exactly the reason that people give who do not like Zaino, too plastic and sterile, not a desirable look for many people.

I have had mixed experiences over all with Zaino in every respect,but the "plasticky" look is not one of them. Not even in the with old Z2 and Z5 has Zaino ever looked like plastic or sterile on any of my vehicles,and certainly not with the advent of the Pro versions of Z2 and Z5.

Z8 is my absolute favorite detailing product of any kind.

[Scottwax]

I wouldn't say Zaino has a platicky look, more like wet glass, as if the clear coat is thicker. Fine for lighter colors, but not so much for darker paints IMO. Same with Werkstatt though. Just the way sealants look.

[Picus]

Originally Posted by Scottwax

I wouldn't say Zaino has a platicky look, more like wet glass, as if the clear coat is thicker. Fine for lighter colors, but not so much for darker paints IMO. Same with Werkstatt though. Just the way sealants look.

That ^.

A lot of people like the mile thick clear look. I have customers that want "wet wet wet", which is what Zaino/Werkstatt etc provide, so it's all good.

[Bigpikle]

anyone provide a comparison between the Z2/5 and FK1000P that keeps getting described as "making the clear look a mile deep"...

[Macruz19]

IMO, Zaino gives me more of a very shiny, reflective look to the finish.

[Accumulator]

Originally Posted by Bigpikle

anyone provide a comparison between the Z2/5 and FK1000P that keeps getting described as "making the clear look a mile deep"...

Heh heh, that was *just* what I was wondering when I ran across your post