I'm taking the plunge - Zaino is on the way!

mgm2003 said:
I plan to apply the Z system to my wife’s black Tahoe and my silver STS over the holidays (if I have enough time).

My neighbour wants to try them on his rides too. I’ll put Z on weekend details too. I’ll be surprised if much is left in 4-5 months, but we’ll see.

Over the past several years, I’ve read so many positive reviews of the Z products. Z seems to also generate a lot of debate too. Something that stirs up THAT much noise is worth taking a look at. I’m taking the plunge and ‘sipping the Kool-aid’.

The main thing that has kept me from Z is the cost, and the fact that you’re somewhat bound to the Z system once you start using it.

Z2pro @ 8oz. for $15 bucks. Wow, that’s a pretty arrogant price (if you ask me).

If the Z products don’t dazzle me and clearly distinguish themselves from the others, this will be my one and only order.

Trust me, I’ll be an objective voice on these products. My neighbor is a pretty harsh critic too. I'm curious to see his reaction.
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Well with all those cars you will have about a bottle and half left of the order you listed. ;)

I personally have been having a problem putting it on thin. Reports from others say that they can get three coats with one ounce of product on their cars. I have never gotten that kind of distribution. I only get two coats with that amount of product. I also have a little more work taking it off because of that fact. Results have not been affected, IMHO.

I really look forward to your observations on all of the cars that you mentioned. I know of at least one other member of this forum that will soon be taking the Zaino in hand to make a hands on test.

Good Luck!!
 
After I'm finished with prep, I'll do a Z6 wipe down.

I plan to start with ZFX/Z5 x 3. Does anyone top Z5 with Z2Pro -or- do you typically use one or the other, and hit it with Z8 for touch ups?
 
do us a favor. * take good pictures. because with all the things people claim about Zaino i have yet to see anything Spectacular that i can't get from other brands . :surrender
 
Miami_Sunset said:
do us a favor. * take good pictures. because with all the things people claim about Zaino i have yet to see anything Spectacular that i can't get from other brands . :surrender
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To be honest, I don't read too much into pictures, but I will report back and let folks know how the product worked for me.

I'm going to keep a close eye on the slickness retention -which is supposed to be one of the big ticket items that separates Z from the pack. I doubt if I leave it on the surface for 6 months untouched, but I will on someone else's car/truck that I detail.
 
mgm2003 said:
After I'm finished with prep, I'll do a Z6 wipe down.

I plan to start with ZFX/Z5 x 3. Does anyone top Z5 with Z2Pro -or- do you typically use one or the other, and hit it with Z8 for touch ups?
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Hit it with Z2Pro after the Z5. Z5 will give you a good deep shine that hides minor marring. It is my opinion that Z2Pro will give results that you will notice each layer. Use Z6 between each layer. It should be slicker, clearer, and shinier after each layer. It is cetainly not necessary. Z5 looks different than Z2Pro. Different does not mean bad.

Twenty four hours after the completed detail use the Z8 to add a little slickness and protection to the surface. See if you have a little more shine for your efforts. That extra pop is the only thing that I personally have not seen in any of my Zaino detailings. I know that I am in the minority on that subject.
 
mgm2003 said:
I plan to apply the Z system to my wife’s black Tahoe and my silver STS over the holidays (if I have enough time).

My neighbour wants to try them on his rides too. I’ll put Z on weekend details too. I’ll be surprised if much is left in 4-5 months, but we’ll see.

Over the past several years, I’ve read so many positive reviews of the Z products. Z seems to also generate a lot of debate too. Something that stirs up THAT much noise is worth taking a look at. I’m taking the plunge and ‘sipping the Kool-aid’.

The main thing that has kept me from Z is the cost, and the fact that you’re somewhat bound to the Z system once you start using it.

Z2pro @ 8oz. for $15 bucks. Wow, that’s a pretty arrogant price (if you ask me).

If the Z products don’t dazzle me and clearly distinguish themselves from the others, this will be my one and only order.

Trust me, I’ll be an objective voice on these products. My neighbor is a pretty harsh critic too. I'm curious to see his reaction.
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When you look at how far it goes it really is no more expensive than anything else. I can get about 20 coats out of a bottle. And 1 ZFX last me for 2 or 3 bottles. Once you see the results you will pay double for it and not blink an eye. JMHO.
 
GSRstilez said:
Uyyy, you are a product whore...Truly, no doubt about it.
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Dont we all need a little :help: :stick

I'm sure the Zaino will treat you well John, do you plan on using it on the Caddy too? I hear Z2-Pro looks amazing on silver.
If I were you I would have only gotten one ZFX, I know a lot of people have been saying it dries up in time, and it only requires 2-3 drops per application.
 
cwcad sent me some samples of the Z, again huge thanks! I plan on testing them out whenever my po85rd arrives. I will probably cry when i strip off my pink wax, as I LOOVE the look it gives me but i will give it a shot. I must say i am going in totally skeptical but hopefully the Z will prove me wrong.

I keep telling myself: You cant judge a product until you have tried it yourself!

Again big thanks to cwcad!

Greg
 
Miami_Sunset said:
because with all the things people claim about Zaino i have yet to see anything Spectacular that i can't get from other brands . :surrender
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That was pretty much my experience and the durability wasn't a concern since I never leave my vehicles alone long enough for it to be a factor.
No question that it is a good product, but so are lots of others.

Charles
 
In regards to the ZFX drying up. I heard that Sal has updated the formula to more resist gelling up so i think what u buy now may be this version. Otherwise try to keep the cap on the vial tightly closed and keep it in one of the mixing bottles in as close to room temp as possible and you should not have problems.

I've been able to keep my first ZFX bottle good for almost 2 years until i used it up recently.

look forward to your findings.
 
CharlesW said:
That was pretty much my experience and the durability wasn't a concern since I never leave my vehicles alone long enough for it to be a factor.
No question that it is a good product, but so are lots of others.

Charles
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It has some specific qualities that not many other products have, but if people buy products based on looks, ya, lots of products look as good.



Not many look better though :howdy
 
mgm2003....

I used Z-PC Fusion for the first time today... I must say, I am impressed.

I have a VERY OLD orbital buffer (I think it might be an old Craftsman orbital?)....., not really up to the standards of today's modern PC's,

Anyway, the product went on very nicely and really did the job it's supposed to do.

It removed swirls and minor scratches, just as promised. I had the orbital set on the "medium" setting and spent about 5 minutes on each panel. Quarter size of Z-PC did half the hood. So it didn't take very much product to do the entire car.

The paint surface was incredibly smooth and slick when finished.

I followed with 2 coats of Z2-Pro, with Z8 between layers and top coat.

I did have one fairly deep scratch. Although Z-PC did not remove the scratch entirely, it did level it out and reduce it's appearance somewhat.

I am very pleased with the results.. :yes:
 
Try this it works for me wash with Z7, clay, then use PB SSR2.5 mist the car with a 50% water 50% alcohol mix wipe it down then use the Z-PC Sal says you don't have to wash the car after Z-PC then No more swirls! just a extreamly smoth mirror finish I have a torch red mustang and IMO the Z5 has a warmer look than the Z2P not that I don't use Z2PRO I curently have over 30 coats of Z5/Z2PRO and the car has a glow to it! Good luck and happy hollidays to all.
 
harry444 said:
Try this it works for me wash with Z7, clay, then use PB SSR2.5 mist the car with a 50% water 50% alcohol mix wipe it down then use the Z-PC Sal says you don't have to wash the car after Z-PC then No more swirls! just a extreamly smoth mirror finish I have a torch red mustang and IMO the Z5 has a warmer look than the Z2P not that I don't use Z2PRO I curently have over 30 coats of Z5/Z2PRO and the car has a glow to it! Good luck and happy hollidays to all.
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Boys, I'm stoked to get my Z order!

After work, I picked up a 55K BTU heater, and I'm 2.5 hours into polishing out my wife's black Tahoe Z71. (Note to self: The next daily driver for my wife WILL NOT be black).

I'm going to polish out the paint with IP, FPII and P085RD tonight (1/2 half) and finish on Friday. Hopefully by then, I'll have my order in hand.
 
harry444 said:
... then use PB SSR2.5 mist the car with a 50% water 50% alcohol mix wipe it down then use the Z-PC...
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I'm curious about the need for the water/IPA wipedown if you are following with another polish? I'm not a Zaino user (yet?), so I'm just wondering...
 
From what I understand….


-All Z products for your paint are water based.

-Most polishes contain some type of oil.

-We all know that water and oil don’t mix.


-I’m polishing with Menzerna (IP, FPII, P085). When I’m done I plan to wash the Tahoe. I’ll use a mild APC mix as a pre-treatment (I’m using FK1 APC). When I dry, I’ll use Z6 for my final wiped down before moving on to ZFX/Z5. I’m a long ways away from applying Z5. Polishing a black Tahoe takes some time.

JacKal - I plan to hit the Caddy too, if I have time.

Luster - I've heard the Z SMR works well, and I'm glad to hear that you had great results. What type of pad did you use (make and cut)? I'm going to try my PC and cyclo to see how it works. I might hold off on the Tahoe and use it on the Caddy. The black paint on the Tahoe is PICKY, and Menzerna does the trick for me every time.

Man, I love trying out new products (no Z delivered yet, but I'm getting ready).

I guess Sean was right -I am a product whore! :)
 
QOUTE:I'm going to polish out the paint with IP, FPII and P085RD tonight (1/2 half) and finish on Friday. Hopefully by then, I'll have my order in hand.


i beleivethe above would be the answer to my Old Thread. what should i use with PO85RD.
 
joe.p said:
QOUTE:I'm going to polish out the paint with IP, FPII and P085RD tonight (1/2 half) and finish on Friday. Hopefully by then, I'll have my order in hand.


i beleivethe above would be the answer to my Old Thread. what should i use with PO85RD.
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I actually think that it would be redundant to use FPll if using Po85Rd. It certainly will not hurt. But Po85Rd does the same thing as FPll just better.
 
cwcad said:
I actually think that it would be redundant to use FPll if using Po85Rd. It certainly will not hurt. But Po85Rd does the same thing as FPll just better.
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I agree, but I have some time over the next week.
 
mgm2003 said:
I agree, but I have some time over the next week.
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Now that I understand! I say that everyday that I work on the balck truck. "I have the time." Boy do I have time.
 
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