Zaino
- Thread starter DragRace
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Setec Astronomy
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That sounds like a Meguiar's process, in which the "polish" step is actually a glaze. The Zaino process most equivalent would be Z-AIO, followed by Z-5. You could leave it there, or top with CS. If you have any defects that need to be polished out, you could use Z-PC, or any other abrasive polish if you follow it with Z-AIO to remove any oils remaining from the polish step.
derekbmw
light
DragRace said:
Z-PC (paint polish)
Z-AIO (base for sealants)
Z5Pro or Z2Pro (sealants)
Z-CS (spray sealant)
Maintain with Z-7 (shampoo) and Z-8 (spray sealant) :dance
wannafbody
wannafbody
Clay
ZPC for swirl remover
Zaio-cleaner and sealant
Z-cs- optional top coat sealant
Z8-optional gloss enhancer (for the perfectionist)
ZPC for swirl remover
Zaio-cleaner and sealant
Z-cs- optional top coat sealant
Z8-optional gloss enhancer (for the perfectionist)
imported_memnuts
New member
Welcome to Autopia. :wavey
Use your favorite polish that you are familiar with to repair defects. If you do not have a favorite, you can get Zaino PC Fusion and vary your pad selection for different degrees of surface marring.
ZAIO to final cleanse finish and remove any lube oils if using a polish besides Z-PC and Menzerna. ZAIO can also be used as the initial polish for a well maintain like new finish. ZAIO will lay down a base for Zaino sealant bonding, lay down initial protection and a final hi-lighted gloss, depth and wetness.
Z2PRO - lighter colors, Z5PRO - darker colors and some very minor swirl filling or Clear-Seal for apply and walk away option as final protective coat.
Z6 (QD) or Z8 (spray sealant applied like a QD)- Both hi-lite finish. . Both are excellent options for post-wash protection augmentation and appearance enhancing. Z8 more so.
Z7 shampoo is optional but highly recommended.
Hope this helps.
Use your favorite polish that you are familiar with to repair defects. If you do not have a favorite, you can get Zaino PC Fusion and vary your pad selection for different degrees of surface marring.
ZAIO to final cleanse finish and remove any lube oils if using a polish besides Z-PC and Menzerna. ZAIO can also be used as the initial polish for a well maintain like new finish. ZAIO will lay down a base for Zaino sealant bonding, lay down initial protection and a final hi-lighted gloss, depth and wetness.
Z2PRO - lighter colors, Z5PRO - darker colors and some very minor swirl filling or Clear-Seal for apply and walk away option as final protective coat.
Z6 (QD) or Z8 (spray sealant applied like a QD)- Both hi-lite finish. . Both are excellent options for post-wash protection augmentation and appearance enhancing. Z8 more so.
Z7 shampoo is optional but highly recommended.
Hope this helps.
Ron Harris
New member
I used on a blue Porsche today
Z5 Pro with the cyclo
Zaio by hand
CS
Is this the correct combo?
Optimum polish was used for the major correcting.
Z5 Pro with the cyclo
Zaio by hand
CS
Is this the correct combo?
Optimum polish was used for the major correcting.
mgm2003
New member
Dent's & Details said:
Ron, You want to swap around your first 2 steps and you'll be good to go:xyxthumbs
ZAIO with the cyclo then Z5Pro by hand.
ZAIO will chemically clean & protect your paint. If you applied it over Z5-Pro (a sealer), then you cleaned it off the paint.
Ron Harris
New member
Ok thanks.
I thought that because it's called polish it was like a FP with protection.
I thought that because it's called polish it was like a FP with protection.
imported_Bence
New member
Oh, what a simple process! 
imported_memnuts
New member
Bence said:Oh, what a simple process!
Almost as simple as your responses and as minimal as the value of your input.
Strokin04,
Z6 is completely optional IMHO. With the present formulations of Z2 or Z5 layering is completely optional. ZAIO/Z2 or Z5/ CS will yield a exceptional appearance and offer benchmark durability.
As you will discover additional steps are extremely fun and gives one something to do if you enjoy pampering your vehicle. All steps go on easy and buff off effortlessly except CS which does it own buffing.
imported_Bence
New member
WOW, beau open critics! I love it! Thanks Edwin!
blkZ28Conv said:Strokin04,
Z6 is completely optional IMHO. With the present formulations of Z2 or Z5 layering is completely optional. ZAIO/Z2 or Z5/ CS will yield a exceptional appearance and offer benchmark durability.
As you will discover additional steps are extremely fun and gives one something to do if you enjoy pampering your vehicle. All steps go on easy and buff off effortlessly except CS which does it own buffing.
BlkZ28Conv,
I made the plunge and got the whole Zaino line minus the glass and plastic polish. So I will have to just play around with this new to me product and see what works best for me. My question to you since you seem to have alot of experience with Zaino is what should I try first with my white paint as far as Z2/Z5 combinations? Also are the plastic or glass polishes worth getting or should I just stick with my Duragloss versions? Thanks, Mike...
imported_memnuts
New member
On my white vehicle, I use both Z2 and Z5 after a prior paint cleansing/polish with ZAIO.
I usually do "now" ZAIO, Z5PRO and top with CS. If no CS. Just top with Z2PRO the next day or after the next wash.
In the past I would Z-PC, Z5PRO/ZFX x2 and finish with Z2PRO with or without ZFX.
Looks great and extremely protective for white vehicles. Really brings out the "POP" in white paint.
I usually do "now" ZAIO, Z5PRO and top with CS. If no CS. Just top with Z2PRO the next day or after the next wash.
In the past I would Z-PC, Z5PRO/ZFX x2 and finish with Z2PRO with or without ZFX.
Looks great and extremely protective for white vehicles. Really brings out the "POP" in white paint.
What about if I do a Z7, clay, ZPC, ZAIO, Z5pro/ZFX x2, Z2pro/ZFX and then CS? This will be the very first time my truck ever see's Zaino. Currently it has DG 105 x2 topped with AW and I have been happy this combo but, always need to try new things. Damn detailing OCD!!! Mike...