Zaino

[Fallz]

Does anyone use their products anymore ?? I never hear anything about the stuff anymore. I know they make nice stuff .



I know they have a strong following and very durable product .

[Inzane]

I only have (and have used) four Zaino products in my collection, and none of them related to paint:



Z-9 leather cleaner -- not sure when the last time I used this. I`ve got many options for cleaning now.

Z-10 leather conditioner -- my primary go-to now tends to be Optimum Protectant Plus, but I still like "Leather in a Bottle". Nice smell.

Z-16 tire dressing -- used to be a favorite of mine. But with PB`s BnB, Opti-Bond, and CarPro PERL, I won`t be bothered getting more.

Z-18 clay bar -- I really only use Riccardo clay now. Zaino`s clay was "ok".



I`ve never really been interested in the rest of their product line.

[togwt]

Polymer sealants have given way to coatings due to their superior durability (years as opposed to months) plus other factors

[Fallz]

Polymer sealants have given way to coatings due to their superior durability (years as opposed to months) plus other factors



You mean stuff like OPT OS ( Just as an example ) I`ve tried some of their stuff but loooong ago.

[Legacy]

You mean stuff like OPT OS ( Just as an example ) I`ve tried some of their stuff but loooong ago.



No, OS is more like a sealant in durability. Opti Coat among others is a coating.

[WaxManRonnie]

I still use it. Just bought some Z5 and Z2 since I ran out. I love it.

[David Fermani]

I still love Z A I N O !



Did a Silver 911 and put 12 coats of Z2 & Z5 per my client`s request.

[Thomas Dekany]

Smart! In 6 months he will be back for another round! More $$$ in your pocket.




I still love Z A I N O !



Did a Silver 911 and put 12 coats of Z2 & Z5 per my client`s request.

[Fallz]

Smart! In 6 months he will be back for another round! More $$$ in your pocket.



What doesn`t have to be redone or applied in 6 months. If its not a DD then simple touch ups will do.



David , do you have a pic of that silver 911 you did ?



What the difference between z2 and z5 ? when do you use what ?



I might try this stuff on my Silver car . I`m looking for a glass like look thats super shiny (since its silver and will get little to know depth )

[Fallz]

OK , Im going to take the "Z" challenge on my silver car .

I dawn washed , clayed and dawn washed again (per Sal Zaino) . I did the AIO and a coat of Z5 so far . I try layering as some time goes on . Ease of use not to bad , but compared to OPT OS that Im used to it was more work. Im just trying it out on silver to see what I come up with. The black Tahoe will stay with the OPT stuff.



Can anyone chime in and Z5 vs the Z2 ? I was told to layer the Z2 after the Z5.



Keep you up to speed ..... thanks

[Dan]

IMO Z2 looks much better than Z5 on silver. I`m lukewarm to Z5 anyway, it never filled anything for me and didn`t look that good on dark colors. Z2 on the other hand, topped with some Z6 makes Silver come to life like nothing else out there.

[Legacy]

OK , Im going to take the "Z" challenge on my silver car .

I dawn washed , clayed and dawn washed again (per Sal Zaino) . I did the AIO and a coat of Z5 so far . I try layering as some time goes on . Ease of use not to bad , but compared to OPT OS that Im used to it was more work. Im just trying it out on silver to see what I come up with. The black Tahoe will stay with the OPT stuff.



Can anyone chime in and Z5 vs the Z2 ? I was told to layer the Z2 after the Z5.



Keep you up to speed ..... thanks



Z5 will hide imperfections and Z2 will bring out the bling.

[Fallz]

ok , thanks guys . i`ll do another coat tomorrow but i`ll start with Z2.

[rexster314]

Several months ago I saw a post on Autopia about wiping down with CS then a follow up immediately with Z6 or Z8. Original post here http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/142900-great-tip-zaino-users-mixing-zaino-clear-seal-z6-z8.htmlI`ve been doing this several times and rain will sheet off the hood like a good carnauba wax. The shine on my Gem Green Expedition gives it depth and great gloss. I`ve done it both ways with first CS then Z8 then the other way, Z8 first then CS, so long as it doesn`t get a chance to dry both ways come out great.

[Fallz]

I`ll try a few more coats of Z2 and see what it looks like . I`m not gonna do a ton of coats. I`m so used to Opti-seal that this is like double waxing each time. Kind of a pain , hope results are worth it.