Zaino Z2 Pro (no flames)

[wannafbody]

I read over at detailersclub that the Z2 Pro is now a solvent based product instead of water based. This might explain why some are having it work over oily products like VM.

[SilverLexus]

I`m not sure it is solvent based. What thread did you read that on?



Sal is very against oils...

[wannafbody]

it was toward the end of the Z5 thread where they were talking about the new Z5Pro being tested.

[SilverLexus]

Hmm...still having trouble finding it and I went 3 pages deep on "Product Corner" and "Exterior" sub-forums. Do you have a link or have the exact title/user name of thread?

[chml17l]

See agentf1`s post here.



http://www.detailersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1869&page=3&highlight=z5pro

[SilverLexus]

Thanks. :)

[stilez]

Solvents dont equal oils.





You shouldn`t use any Zaino over an oily product like VM if you want optimal results.

[JeffM]

Im not too concerned what Z2p is made with, i trust Sal and his team.

[imported_DennisH]

Here is your answer from Sal himself:



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Just to set the record straight...



Zaino Z-2, Z-3, Z-5 has no abrasives and the solvent content is less than 10%. It is also totally VOC compliant.



Most polish/wax based products have 20% to 30% solvent content..



Also... Every polish/wax made, contains solvents whether it is water based or solvent based..



Also... A product high in solvent will not layer...



So just because a product is water based, does not mean it is free of solvents.



Hope this helps.



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You can find the answer on this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1300252&forum_id=10

[Setec Astronomy]

Well, since we`re setting the record straight, the new VOC (CARB) regs require 15% max, so it`s unlikely that "most polish/wax based products have 20% to 30% solvent content" unless we`re talking about solvents that are not VOC`s.

[imported_memnuts]

Well, since we`re setting the record straight, the new VOC (CARB) regs require 15% max, so it`s unlikely that "most polish/wax based products have 20% to 30% solvent content" unless we`re talking about solvents that are not VOC`s.





Until the California VOC compliance laws are made law in other states, most companies will not comply until forces too. Only then will we see who is "really" compliant.



Kudos to Sal for actually exceeding the max requirement by 33%. :bow

[stilez]

Until the California VOC compliance laws are made law in other states, most companies will not comply until forces too. Only then will we see who is "really" compliant.



Kudos to Sal for actually exceeding the max requirement by 33%. :bow





Thank you. You said exactly what I was going to.

[s2skimon]

Im not too concerned what Z2p is made with, i trust Sal and his team.





I agree 100 percent

[SilverLexus]

Z2 Pro does have solvents in it, but I`m not sure this is a problem.



As it turns out, you can have water-based and solvent based chemicals in the same mix. I think what matters most is the quality of the formula and a large part of that is balancing to have strength in several areas of performance. :)

[chml17l]

There is no problem associated with solvents other than what is being required by the VOC laws as far as maximum allowable percentages.



A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solid and keeps that solid in solution. Solvents (whether water, mineral spirits, petroleum distillates, etc.) are required in everything from shampoo to car wax. Specific solvents for waxes/sealants are chosen to not react with the dissolved compounds and will leave behind the dissolved solids when the solvents evaporate.



I think the intent of the orignal post was just to inform Z users that Z2 Pro has switched from being a water-based to a solvent-based product. Nothing more, nothing less.