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07-31-06, 07:56
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Eliot Ness is online now Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,114 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by G35stilez ......I've been able to do 3 applications/removals on my paint, wheels, glass in 1 hour. I was working VERY quick, but it is doable. | Sean, do you do your front windshield with Z, or just the side and back glass?
Your tips have been very helpful and I'm sure they will speed up my first Z experience. | |
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07-31-06, 08:22
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport, CT Posts: 6,667 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Eliot Ness Sean, do you do your front windshield with Z, or just the side and back glass?
Your tips have been very helpful and I'm sure they will speed up my first Z experience. |
All exterior glass.
I coat my wiper blades with Z16 and have not had *any* chattering.
Glad I could be of some help.
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07-31-06, 01:35
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Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,573 | Z8 really adds to the final finish.
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07-31-06, 02:46
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Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 454 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by wannafbody Z8 really adds to the final finish. | As I recall, weren't you a Zaino skeptic? Are you reformed now?
Just curious, looking for a reason to buy Zaino, and if you were originally a skeptic, I'd love to hear your thoughts now. | |
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07-31-06, 03:08
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Originally Posted by SamIam As I recall, weren't you a Zaino skeptic? Are you reformed now?
Just curious, looking for a reason to buy Zaino, and if you were originally a skeptic, I'd love to hear your thoughts now. | Yes, I was a HUGE Zaino skeptic. A couple members sent me some samples and the water resistant nature of Zaino is impressive. If you like a highly reflective product Z2pro has it in spades. Z5pro has a more balanced look. Z8 is quite impressive as a final topper. The Zaino system isn't perfect yet but it's getting very close. Either Z sealant topped with Z8 looks fantastick and is very durable. That being said, Z is a bit of a pricey investment initially but it does seem to spread further than many other products-so in reality it isn't as expensive as it seems. Many products will look good initially but Zaino tends to keep it's look longer and repell water better than most other products. If you like to apply products frquently than Zaino might not have a huge advantage over your favorite sealant. ZPC is a fantastick product when combined with an orange light cut pad. Truly a one step polish.
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08-01-06, 01:59
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Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 2,003 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by ronmart So I've finally broken down and bought the Zaino Ultimate starter pack and Z8 to use on my 911 which is in mint condition with a pretty damn good finish on it now. I plan to clean it with Griots Paint Prep to remove what it is on it now (just waxes - no sealants) and then polish it (Griots MP 3) to remove some water spots I got on the back deck. After that, what do you guys recommend I do (in order)? (NOTE: I won't need clay because dirt has never been allowed to live on this paint longer than 30 minutes  ).
How long should I expect each step to take? It is VERY hard for me to get a lot of time to work on the cars. BEST case scenario, I can get 5 hours on Saturday and another 5 on Sunday. The wash and polish will easily take 5 hours, so can I get the rest done in another 5 hours?
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Ron | I see you're over here reaching out too! Another RENNLIST member!! 
Ron, Sean has the most current updates as to best results from Zaino. He's a very expierienced detailer and you can trust he will give you the best advise! 
Once you're done polishing, the Z6 wipe-down "preps" it for application of Zaino sealants. After each coat, a very light Z6 wipe-down will work well for you.
You'll love the way Z8 looks for those days you want the best looking shine and more pop! Also cleaning the finish become very easy and a few light wipes with my MF "Connecticut Duster"  and a ver spritz of Z6 on it as well, then one final wipe with Z6 and it's clean. Heavy dust I'll wash off. Don't forget the rims! Since treatment of wheels, brake dust washes away w/o using any cleaners. Maybe one day I'll remove all wheels and do both outside and inside, but then again the PCCB's don't hardly dust, but do whine now.
Post some pics when you get a chance up here and on RENNLIST!!
Enjoy the Zaino!
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08-01-06, 10:42
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 112 | Nice Steve!
Yeah, Deanski I'm looking forward to giving it a shot. I'd do it on the Mercedes but it is so damn shiny right now after preping it for a Concours event a couple weeks ago that it would be pointless.
You know I've got nuts with detailing when my 911 is my "dirtest car" and it is only driven on sunny days and is in mint condition! I'm damn near to the point where i'm going to have to ask my neighbor if I can wash his car! (yeah, I've already run out of friends cars too - they love me) | |
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08-02-06, 04:02
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Originally Posted by ronmart Nice Steve!
Yeah, Deanski I'm looking forward to giving it a shot. I'd do it on the Mercedes but it is so damn shiny right now after preping it for a Concours event a couple weeks ago that it would be pointless.
You know I've got nuts with detailing when my 911 is my "dirtest car" and it is only driven on sunny days and is in mint condition! I'm damn near to the point where i'm going to have to ask my neighbor if I can wash his car! (yeah, I've already run out of friends cars too - they love me) | I know.. I feel your pain! Same as my C2S.. Driven only on nice days, but it's been so damn hot w/o rain it's been seeing quite a bit of road use!
Enjoy the Zaino! I'm sure you will be very happy with it. First time, just take enough time to get used to this product.
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08-02-06, 06:21
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Originally Posted by Deanski ... but it's been so damn hot w/o rain it's been seeing quite a bit of road use! | Yep, same here. I think I'm going on my 4th week of using it as a daily driver because we've had no rain on the weekdays (and only one day on a weekend when I wasn't out driving anyway). | |
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08-04-06, 11:38
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Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 | K, I'm new, thinking of getting the Zaino stuff. Can someone break it down, step by step product by product for me? I have a speckling silver new paint. I need to know what to buy and how the steps are from after washing and claying the car.
Wash, clay, then what? | |
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08-04-06, 12:06
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: BMW E46 Posts: 963 | http://www.lazaino.com/ApplyZaino.htm Quote: |
Originally Posted by kid_red K, I'm new, thinking of getting the Zaino stuff. Can someone break it down, step by step product by product for me? I have a speckling silver new paint. I need to know what to buy and how the steps are from after washing and claying the car.
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