Revisited an old friend: ZAIOui

[hawaiidude]

So I am prepping my truck for sale or trade in and wanted to give it a quick polish with something easy to use. I pulled out my 10+ year old Zaino AIO cause I didn`t have to spend any money and know how easy it is to use. I have to say, it still is one of the easiest AIOs to use and the results are pretty good! Too bad it didn`t last longer or I would still consider using it. It cleans, polishes and coats really well with a porter cable.

I wonder if it can be topped with a ceramic coating?

[Sizzle Chest]

Cool that something `that old` (LOL) still performs well! Doesn`t look too shabby at all!

You could top it with a coating, but it would be a waste of time/product as it wouldn`t bond/cure/adhere to the AIO protection that it already on there.

[DownSouth]

I have some of this too that I was considering using on my b-pillars.

[hawaiidude]

I’m not sure why there’s an “ui” at the end of the title thread in the list but not here.

[Stokdgs]

I’m not sure why there’s an “ui” at the end of the title thread in the list but not here.

hawaiidude2188972 --

Wow, that pic looks great! You did a great job !

Over 20 years ago I started using all the Zaino line products and they were all great for that time..
Have used Zaino AIO exclusively on all the Interior painted trim that shows all those little scratches in it, and have had great success with it there..
You just have to use softest microfiber, rub it gently in straight lines, no circular, let it dry for a second and wipe it off with another soft microfiber..
Works wonders..
All my Clients that drive German, British, and Italian vehicles, always have a lot of that beautiful painted trim inside and across all the doors, etc., and this product always makes their Interior Trim stand out and last a long time before I see them again..

Regarding your question about adding a coating over it - I think it may last as long as the AIO lasts on the surface and will then go away with the AIO..
Have had the best long term results paint correcting at whatever level it needs, then a good wipedown with a known, good product, then apply the coating with the best overhead and side lights, always at least 2 layers, let it dry AND cure as long as possible inside, and then out it goes, see you in a few years..

My company a long time ago used to buy all the Papayas from your islands (I believe they were on Hilo) and sell them across the States. I had the extreme pleasure of meeting a lot of those people who grew, harvested, cooled, and shipped them to us, and they were always, always, the nicest, most decent people I had ever met..

If I ever get married again, I will try really hard to spend 7 days and nights at the Grand Wailea Hotel on Maui - wow - what an incredible place with again, the nicest people who work there !

Dan F

[TTBear]

Happy New Year, Dan! I just saw "Grand Wailea Hotel on Maui", and had to reply. We haven`t stayed there, but we did have brunch there, and then supper one night, when we were in Maui for a conference. GREAT, great people there for sure. We will definitely go back.

And I must admit I did get a little nostalgic, reading about Zaino. I remember all too well, how great their products were at the time (although there were always detractors, hahaha). Their AIO was just so easy. I still used their leather cleaner up until a few years ago!

[Stokdgs]

Allan, mi Amigo !!

How are you guys doing ?? Happy New Year to you and yours !

Yes, the Grand Wailea Hotel - the Best !! Not like those huge highrise things around, less people, very good food, a perfect beach, the absolute best Vibe that comes with the people and the territory... The nicest people work there..

Yes, Zaino ! I still use their Leather Soft, Z9 Cleaner, and Z10, Leather In A Bottle for those Clients that want perfect conditioning, and the Leather Smell...

And like I said earlier, their All In One, Cleaner Polish Protectant = the perfect product for making all that beautiful painted trim inside perfect again..

Take Care !
Dan F

[TTBear]

All is well here, Dan, thanks! Stepping down slightly - my wife and I moved into the city, and now just work regular 40 hour weeks, haha. We are loving the free time - about a month in, we were actually sitting watching TV, and I said "Holy $hit Mary - we actually have to talk to each other now", hahaha. Time is such a treasure! Wishing you and yours all the very best!

Take good care!!!

[John U]

Leather in a Bottle & AIO still get "play" here!

[wannafbody]

ZAIO is a solid product. You could top it with a spray SIO2 product and it would most likely work fine. Z8 over ZAIO should also add to the durability. ZPC Fusion is the best cleaning polish I`ve used. It`s pretty mild but it cleans really well. Z9 and 10 are staples but for dry leather, I`ve found Leather Honey works well for softening. Leather Honey conditioner is sticky so I use Z9 leather spray for removal.