Zaino users?

[08 GTI]

How many guys out there use Zaino?



What do u like/dis-like about it?

[imported_agentf1]

Guilty as charged.



I like its durability, ease of use, and incredible looks that I think rivals the best nuba`s on the market since the release of the "Pro" version. Although I never had any complaints about the old version that some people thought looked plasticy.

[08 GTI]

Please post pics if you have them too. Thx

[gmblack3]

You can search for my details in the pro before and after section to give you some pics if you like.



Added a few for you:



Z5pro followed by Z8 on these:



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http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8176/img5927cm8.jpg



Z2pro followed by Z8 on this one:



http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1496/img8451ai0.jpg



Sorry I don`t have more with Z2pro for you, but 80% of the cars I polish are black.

[wannafbody]

Zaino is durable and looks good and Sal is always working in his dungeon trying to brew up an improved version.

[dsms]

Overall Zaino is a great sealant to use. The application is not the easiest (cure time+ZFX additive) but it does look really nice on pretty much all colors. I preferred Z2pro over the Z5 for all colors. On light and medium cars the Z2pro on its own looked great but on black cars it sometimes looked a bit sterile. Extreme clarity and reflections but very little depth and glow. I have since moved on from Zaino but its still a quality product:xyxthumbs

[docrice]

I use Z-2 / Z-5 / ZFX / Z-6 / Z-8 / Z-PC. The sealants are very durable, but quite frankly that`s the only thing I care about them. To me, it didn`t significantly enhance the gloss or create this wonder glow I was expecting. Almost all the beauty came after I went through lengthy, careful prep work. Once I finish up my Z-2 / Z-5 bottles (which will take a while), I plan to use something locally-available like DuraGloss. I guess I`m just not as picky or can`t tell the difference when throwing on the LSP...



Some of the products like Z-2 and Z-8 do smell pretty nice though.

[gmblack3]

I still hate adding a few drops of ZFX to a bottle and shaking it for 90 seconds. :scared: :)



I understand how that can be tough for some, but its not an issue for me. :think:



Cure time- As long as zaino is applied thin you won`t have any issues. I find my cure times to be in the 15-20 min range. Just long enough to apply some Z-16 to the tires or polish the exhaust tips.



For me what it comes down to is my clients pay a premium for my services. The hours of polishing I put into each car is very well protected with Zaino.



I have had a few clients who where not sure how Zaino would look on their cars. I tell them that if they are not happy with the look, I will remove the zaino and apply whatever else I have or they supply. So 120 cars polished and zaino`d in the last 3.5 years and nobody has taken me up on this yet. I have had 2 clients who wanted a carnuba from the start and thats what they got.

[white gecko]

Pics of cars I`ve used Zaino on. I love the stuff!



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/ZR1/DSC_0201.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/ZR1/DSC_0223.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/ZR1/DSC_0228.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/ZR1%20-%20CG/DSC_0358.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/DSC_0022-3.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/Digital%20SLR/Weekend155.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/John%20Botti%20Z06/DSC_0009.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/Vette/DSC_0198.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/JimsCuda027.jpg









:D

[Never Enuff]

Is it my understanding that some of you are using Z-5 in lieu of Z-2 Pro or are you using both. Is Z-5 better on dark colors? I have a dark Blue truck and often find after coats of Z-2 Pro that I have small surface scratches. Years ago I used to use a product called "Fill & Glaze"(a pink liquid) to fill the scratches. All my polishing is done by hand. I am really satisfied with the results using the Z-2but if the Z-5 is better and doesn`t leave the scratches I`d be a lot happier.

Thanks in advance for your help and insight-

Jay

[Lenny]

Is it my understanding that some of you are using Z-5 in lieu of Z-2 Pro or are you using both. Is Z-5 better on dark colors? I have a dark Blue truck and often find after coats of Z-2 Pro that I have small surface scratches. Years ago I used to use a product called "Fill & Glaze"(a pink liquid) to fill the scratches. All my polishing is done by hand. I am really satisfied with the results using the Z-2but if the Z-5 is better and doesn`t leave the scratches I`d be a lot happier.

Thanks in advance for your help and insight-

JayI use Z-2 Pro over Z-5 Pro. Here it is on dark red, from two summers ago. There were a few other light scratches that I had to remove with some Zaino Z-PC, my PC and a polishing pad, but overall, after a year owning this car, I didn`t have too many swirls to worry about. I gave my Montego two layers of Zaino Z-5 Pro and a layer of Zaino Z-2 Pro. Finished with a wipe down of the whole car with Z-8. All the grained exterior plastic, including the rocker panel molding and the cowl, were treated with Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss, as were the tires, and the wheels were detailed with Z-8, sprayed on a microfiber pad, and then applied to the wheels.



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Montego_Detailing_Project_004_cropped1.jpg



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Montego_Detailing_Project_009_cropped.jpg



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Montego_Detailing_Project_012.jpg

[08 GTI]

Thanks for all the input and pics!

I have a C6 Corvette to detail this weekend.

I will take pics of before and afer and post later.

[Striker]

just curious on how to go about applying this stuff. I`ve read that its a good idea to apply Z2 over Z5 on a black car. Is this true? I need to know what I need to purchase. So far I have Z2/Z5/ZFX/Z8 on the list. I think that this is more then enough, would you guys agree?

[white gecko]

I`d add Z6 and Z7 to that list if you don`t already have them. And ZCS is definately worth it for that extra shine.

[zaxjax]

Z5 Pro on dark colors

Z2 Pro on lights

You can do multiple coats but you need ZFX to aid in cure time



I used two coats of Z5 Pro with Z6 in between coats the topped with Z2 Pro



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