imported_GregCavi
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It was time to post my well overdue review of the entire Zaino lineup. I have had the lineup on my car for a few months and absolutely love it. I have also applied the products on as many cars as I could get my hands on. One quick note is that my girlfriend was never overly impressed with the pictures I would show her, but in all honesty when I showed her a picture of a car with the z5pro on it, she was shocked (I was shocked too 
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Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
From using this I find that it is best on light colored cars. Application is very simple, just add the desired amount, add a few drops of the zfx, and a spray of Z8 and your off. I like to take at least 20 minutes for the z2pro to dry; furthermore, removal is a breeze. I love the way that the Z2pro accentuates metallic flake. Durability on this product is around 6+ months.
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
This is by far my favorite Z sealant. Application is the same as the Z2pro, just add zfx, and a little z8 (not required), and then apply. Only 10 minutes is needed for the z5pro to dry and like the z2pro a little goes a LONG way. The slickness of the z5 is stunning, and is by far the slickest I have encountered. At times, especially with darker colored cars in the sun, I will get a little bit of streaking. To alleviate the issue at hand I first reach for a clean microfiber to remove the residue. If the streaking still remains I will use a little spritz of z6, and lastly I use distilled water to remove the streaking. It doesn’t happen often but it is something that can happen if the panel gets very warm. The look of this sealant is amazing as it has the depth of a carnauba, but is also shiny, with 6 months durability to boot.
After applying the z5pro to my car, I washed it, and the way the water sheeted off the car once the mitt passed over blew my mind. It was so incredibly slick that water had a hard time staying on the car. I must also mention that after a rainstorm my car remains very clean because much of the water sheets off.
Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
This is an awesome QD that smells like grape Dimetapp. The QD works excellent with the whole Zaino system, and works great on the paint, windows, wheels, exhaust, etc. I haven’t experienced streaking with this product that has occurred in the past with other QD's. The slickness of the QD is also very nice.
Z-7 Show Car Wash
The Z7 wash has a nice fruity smell (gushers?) and creates a very luxurious soap that glides effortlessly across the surface. As others have noted the Z7 has a little more cleaning ability that other soaps out there. Although you can use any soap for the Z system the Z7 is my favorite.
Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
Although I don’t have leather in my car I use this on client’s vehicles. The spray has a very authentic leather smell to it and cleans very well. I have noticed a touch more softness to the leather once I use the spray. This is a great step prior to the z10 leather in a bottle.
Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
Step 2 of the Z leather system the Z10 can be used on leather and vinyl surfaces. The product has an excellent leather smell (hence the name), and leaves a low-med gloss on all finishes. I have experience excellent durability with this one, lasting 3 months easy. A favorite mix of mine that I was suggested from other Z users is mix up 3 oz. of z10 with 1 oz of 16 for a touch more gloss. I highly recommend trying this if you haven’t used the mix before.
Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
For some reason I can pick out when tires are dressed with the Z16 tire gloss. It is a medium gloss tire dressing that has excellent durability lasting through several washes. The product spreads super easy over the tires, and one trigger pull usually can coat 1 tire on a car. Because of the durability the z16 works excellent on trim too. I have found that z16 applied to dull vinyl that would otherwise need to be died, can rejuvenate it to new condition, However if the trim gets wet or is rained on prior to it drying, it will not work as well to restore the trim.
Z-18 Clay Bar
Clay is clay in my opinion. I do like the red color, and the container is nice. 2 individually wrapped clay bars come in each little container. They are very durable, and don’t stick to my hands. :2thumbs:
Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
If you look up "Icing on the cake" in the dictionary it will read" See: Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal. This is by far the best booster/spray sealant I have ever tried. Just when I think your finish couldn’t get any slicker, it does by using the z8. I have had clients feel the paint after I finish and they can’t believe their paint is as slick as it is. I like to use this after every wash to maintain.
CONCLUSION
I was blown away/hooked as soon as I tried the Z16 tire dressing, and then proceeded to do the interior with the products. After I prepped my paint I used the z5pro. I will admit I wasn’t hooked until I applied the second coat; then I was hooked. The durability of these products are very beneficial to me, because I am in college and don’t have much time to care for my car beyond a weekly washing. After I wash my car you would think it was waxed minutes before. The finish is always slick, always very shiny and deep and always beads like crazy. I highly recommend the system if you haven’t tried it yet
Greg
).Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
From using this I find that it is best on light colored cars. Application is very simple, just add the desired amount, add a few drops of the zfx, and a spray of Z8 and your off. I like to take at least 20 minutes for the z2pro to dry; furthermore, removal is a breeze. I love the way that the Z2pro accentuates metallic flake. Durability on this product is around 6+ months.
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
This is by far my favorite Z sealant. Application is the same as the Z2pro, just add zfx, and a little z8 (not required), and then apply. Only 10 minutes is needed for the z5pro to dry and like the z2pro a little goes a LONG way. The slickness of the z5 is stunning, and is by far the slickest I have encountered. At times, especially with darker colored cars in the sun, I will get a little bit of streaking. To alleviate the issue at hand I first reach for a clean microfiber to remove the residue. If the streaking still remains I will use a little spritz of z6, and lastly I use distilled water to remove the streaking. It doesn’t happen often but it is something that can happen if the panel gets very warm. The look of this sealant is amazing as it has the depth of a carnauba, but is also shiny, with 6 months durability to boot.
After applying the z5pro to my car, I washed it, and the way the water sheeted off the car once the mitt passed over blew my mind. It was so incredibly slick that water had a hard time staying on the car. I must also mention that after a rainstorm my car remains very clean because much of the water sheets off.
Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
This is an awesome QD that smells like grape Dimetapp. The QD works excellent with the whole Zaino system, and works great on the paint, windows, wheels, exhaust, etc. I haven’t experienced streaking with this product that has occurred in the past with other QD's. The slickness of the QD is also very nice.
Z-7 Show Car Wash
The Z7 wash has a nice fruity smell (gushers?) and creates a very luxurious soap that glides effortlessly across the surface. As others have noted the Z7 has a little more cleaning ability that other soaps out there. Although you can use any soap for the Z system the Z7 is my favorite.
Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
Although I don’t have leather in my car I use this on client’s vehicles. The spray has a very authentic leather smell to it and cleans very well. I have noticed a touch more softness to the leather once I use the spray. This is a great step prior to the z10 leather in a bottle.
Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
Step 2 of the Z leather system the Z10 can be used on leather and vinyl surfaces. The product has an excellent leather smell (hence the name), and leaves a low-med gloss on all finishes. I have experience excellent durability with this one, lasting 3 months easy. A favorite mix of mine that I was suggested from other Z users is mix up 3 oz. of z10 with 1 oz of 16 for a touch more gloss. I highly recommend trying this if you haven’t used the mix before.
Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
For some reason I can pick out when tires are dressed with the Z16 tire gloss. It is a medium gloss tire dressing that has excellent durability lasting through several washes. The product spreads super easy over the tires, and one trigger pull usually can coat 1 tire on a car. Because of the durability the z16 works excellent on trim too. I have found that z16 applied to dull vinyl that would otherwise need to be died, can rejuvenate it to new condition, However if the trim gets wet or is rained on prior to it drying, it will not work as well to restore the trim.
Z-18 Clay Bar
Clay is clay in my opinion. I do like the red color, and the container is nice. 2 individually wrapped clay bars come in each little container. They are very durable, and don’t stick to my hands. :2thumbs:
Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal
If you look up "Icing on the cake" in the dictionary it will read" See: Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal. This is by far the best booster/spray sealant I have ever tried. Just when I think your finish couldn’t get any slicker, it does by using the z8. I have had clients feel the paint after I finish and they can’t believe their paint is as slick as it is. I like to use this after every wash to maintain.
CONCLUSION
I was blown away/hooked as soon as I tried the Z16 tire dressing, and then proceeded to do the interior with the products. After I prepped my paint I used the z5pro. I will admit I wasn’t hooked until I applied the second coat; then I was hooked. The durability of these products are very beneficial to me, because I am in college and don’t have much time to care for my car beyond a weekly washing. After I wash my car you would think it was waxed minutes before. The finish is always slick, always very shiny and deep and always beads like crazy. I highly recommend the system if you haven’t tried it yet
Greg
when I saw that red vw on dc, I got some Zaino to try. So far I'm loving it too 
