Zaino Question

[Fishman]

I am wondering if I should buy new bottles of Zaino since my garage isn`t heated and the Zaino may have reached right around freezing temperatures... Basically, would the cold ruin the Zaino ZAIO, Z-5, Z-2, Z-6, Z-8...?



Also, I know that Zaino is supposed to be good for about five years. I have some that is four years old and wonder what observations you guys have had about the shelf life...

[jmsc]

You want constant temps (like indoors or maybe a fridge) for any detailing product to keep a longer shelf life.



If product still shakes or hasn`t dried out I would say they are PROBABLY okay.

[Dan]

As long as it hasn`t separated, it is fine, but yeah, as jmsc posted, constant temps are critical to product life. I`ve got stuff that is over 10 years old and its still fine.

[Wasatch]

What about something like paste wax?

[Dan]

Pastes can easily last decades if stored correctly. They don`t (usually) separate but they will shrink over time and get harder.

[pwaug]

From the Zaino website:



Q: What is the usable shelf life of Zaino products?



A: A 70° room temperature is best for the longevity of Zaino products. Due to the optical additives used, extreme heat or cold can result in a decrease in gloss-enhancing properties.



When stored at average room temperature between 65° and 75° degrees, shelf life is as follows:



Z-PC 3+ years

Z-AIO 3+ years

Z-CS 5+ years

Z-1 For optimum results, use before 3 years.

Z-2 For optimum results, use before 3 years.

Z-3 For optimum results, use before 3 years.

Z-5 For optimum results, use before 3 years.

Z-6 5+ years

Z-7 5+ years

Z-8 5+ years

Z-9 5+ years

Z-10 For optimum results, use before 2 years.

Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.

Z-14 For optimum results, use before 2 years.

Z-16 3 to 5 years

Z-18 5 years +

ZFX For optimum results, keep tightly capped, avoiding moisture. Use before 24 months.

[Wasatch]

Pastes can easily last decades if stored correctly. They don`t (usually) separate but they will shrink over time and get harder.

Thanks. Maybe I should have not given them away.:hmph:

[David Fermani]

Shake the heck out of it and you should be fine as long as it doesn`t remain separated.



Many of my paste waxes have shrank over time from the solvents evaporating. Poorboys is the worst.

[wannafbody]

I recently used Zaino Clear Seal that was over 5 years old and it worked flawlessly and was clear in the bottle.