Zaino ZAIO beta testers..would you use ZAIO after P0106FF?

**imported_DJBAILEY** · 01-12-2007, 06:36 AM

For those that have had the opportunity to test the upcoming Z-AIO, would you use Z-AIO after you have polished with Menzerna P0106FF? Or would it cause a slight dulling of the that amazing surface that P0106FF leaves behind? I know ZAIO would not be needed for it corrective/cleaning capability after I just used P0106FF, but the protective layer left by ZAIO sounds like a good base that would further extend the durability of the Z-5P, Z-2P or Z-CS (in the future) layered on top.

I would have asked this on the `Breaking Zaino News` post but that thread is getting to be a little too much.

So, is using the complete ZAIO, Z2/Z5 then Z-CS system the way to go?

**wannafbody** · 01-12-2007, 11:26 AM

I really don`t see a purpose of using any AIO type product after a finishing polish-I think of AIO`s as a finishing polish with some sealant protection . IMO a true sealant would work best.

**imported_GregCavi** · 01-12-2007, 11:34 AM

If you use 106ff, you could skip the AIO and go right to the z2/25/cs, BUT I highly recommend doing a 50/50 ISO wipedown prior to the Z application. Now, I am a believer that a better base for the Z system is ZAIO, so If you wanted to extend durability out to its longest potential, I would go with the ZAIO, which would also add a little more protection in the mix.

**joe.p** · 01-12-2007, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by GregCavi

If you use 106ff, you could skip the AIO and go right to the z2/25/cs, BUT I highly recommend doing a 50/50 ISO wipedown prior to the Z application. Now, I am a believer that a better base for the Z system is ZAIO, so If you wanted to extend durability out to its longest potential, I would go with the ZAIO, which would also add a little more protection in the mix.

Greg,I have Z5pro/Z8 on my car.. can i apply CS directly over the two without using ZAIO or an IPA wipe down ?

**imported_GregCavi** · 01-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by joe.p

Greg,I have Z5pro/Z8 on my car.. can i apply CS directly over the two without using ZAIO or an IPA wipe down ?

Good to see ya back Joe! As long as you don`t apply z8 immediately before applying C.S. you will have no problems. If you were to apply z8, then immediately afterwards, apply the C.S. you may have a slight haze. Just use some z6 or similar before application and you will be golden!

Greg

**joe.p** · 01-12-2007, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by GregCavi

Good to see ya back Joe! As long as you don`t apply z8 immediately before applying C.S. you will have no problems. If you were to apply z8, then immediately afterwards, apply the C.S. you may have a slight haze. Just use some z6 or similar before application and you will be golden!

Greg

This is good to hear..I was concerned that i would have to prep the surface prior to applying CS..:spot

**mgm2003** · 01-12-2007, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by GregCavi

If you use 106ff, you could skip the AIO and go right to the z2/25/cs, BUT I highly recommend doing a 50/50 ISO wipedown prior to the Z application. Now, I am a believer that a better base for the Z system is ZAIO, so If you wanted to extend durability out to its longest potential, I would go with the ZAIO, which would also add a little more protection in the mix.

I could not have said it better myself. FWIW -I`ve already used ZAIO after 106FF and the AIO didn`t take away from the excellent look that 106FF leaves on your finish.

**imported_DJBAILEY** · 01-13-2007, 06:08 AM

mgm121499.....do you think you would notice that the ZAIO took away from a P0106FF finish an a black car? I assume that the car paint color would be determining factor on whether you could notice a difference.

**imported_memnuts** · 01-13-2007, 07:51 AM

After using any finishing polish (Menzerna, Z-PC, etc) it would not be necessary to use ZAIO unless one desires to add Zaino sealant protection under a non-Zaino LSP.

Will apperance change? That`s a tricky question. If the finishing polish did its intended job, the additional ZAIO step should not yield any noticable appearance change. If there is still haze after using a finishing polish, black can be a bear sometimes with this problem, ZAIO may yield some results. :nixweiss

As long as the polished surface is prepped to Zaino specs (oil/silicone-free) going straight to Z2/5PRO after doing a finishing polish would be the most efficient way to go.