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Zaino Car Polishes/Products--Your Experiences (Part 2)

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#1 of 6239 Well, you've been busy... by bnormann May 29, 2000 (8:03 pm)
We're well past 500 posts in the first official Zaino topic, and it's time to start anew and give the server a break. Here's the links to previous Wax & Polish topics: Waxes and Polishes Waxes and Polishes, Part II Waxes and Polishes, Part III Zaino Car Care Experiences    Your host, Bruce
#2 of 6239 Ready to order my Zaino by md2002 May 30, 2000 (2:09 am)
1st again. I am getting good. Fastdriver, unfortunately I was unable to take advantage of the group purchase of Zaino. But that is okay, and I am ready to order my Zaino this week. We have (2) new cars entering the stable and they will need much care since they live outside. Solara SE V6 - Fairway Green and 4RUNNER SR5 Highlander - Millenium Silver Metalic. Not to ask for a complete refresher, but what shoud one get as a starter to this all? Thanks and I look forward to hours of fun detailin the new cars.
#3 of 6239 End of Trial by automophile May 30, 2000 (4:24 am)
Well, it has been 3 months since I Zaino'd our 3 year-old Accord. Altouth the superb gloss has diminished a little, the car still looks better than any around, and is still slick as ever - see for your self and note the sharpness of the reflection - this is what sets Zaino apart from waxes: Next week I will touch it up with a quick Z5/Z2 to keep it looking fabuluous through the summer
#4 of 6239 md2002 Zaino order by rogjoy May 30, 2000 (6:42 am)
I'm a beginner on this Zaino stuff too but have become a convert. Rec'd my Z order last week for my white Odyssey 2000 and ordered the following: Z1,Z2,Z5,Z6,Z7,Z18. I washed van with blue Dawn and dried using recommended towels, clayed and washed it off with Dawn, dried, Z1 and Z2 on the same day, Z5 next day and ended with Z2 today. I removed any surface dust with Z6 between the Z2&5 coats. I also waited the recommended 24 hrs. b/t Z2&5 coats. The van really does look gorgeous and feels smooth as silk...a lot of work though. The products remove easily with the towels. I think the neighborhood cats will slide off so fast they won't have time to get their claws out to try to hang on!
#5 of 6239 md2002 Zaino order (rogjoy) by elim May 30, 2000 (1:28 pm)
I have an 2000 Ody too in GG - I know what you mean by a lot of work, there's too much real estate to cover. Just curious, with a new vehicle you had scratches/swirl marks that you needed Z5 so soon? If not, I would save it and just use the Z2.
#6 of 6239 md2002 Z5 question by rogjoy May 31, 2000 (5:26 am)
I went ahead and just applied one coat of Z5 because I figured it wasn't that much more work to do and I did have just one scratch from one of the friendly neighborhood felines claws...I know it wasn't necessary to Z5 the whole van for this one scratch but I just did it anyway...my retentive nature raised it's ugly head! I had also e-mailed Sal (he answers promptly, by the way) and went over my afore-mentioned plan of action and he thought it would be a good idea too...maybe because he sells the stuff??? I think it is also mentioned at his web-site to Z5, so I just followed orders. I really used very little of any of the products...sometimes I could hardly see the "dried" powder on the finish but even with the small amount I used I got a great shine and smooth feel. I would also recommend polishing the smooth black areas on the roof rack, grill, etc. Good luck!
#7 of 6239 Z5 versus Z2 by marcus216 May 31, 2000 (1:58 pm)
I am an avid Zaino user. Have done the whole clay, dawn, Z1, Z5, Z2 on both my autos (1999 Slate 300M and 2000 GG Ody EX). My personal impression is that Z5 has a better shine than Z2. On my Slate black 300 M, the Z5 seems to produce a deeper shine than Z2. I am interested in other folks opinions. Are there any advantages of Z2 over Z5? If not, I may just use the Z5 all the time and forget the Z2.
#8 of 6239 Clear plastic gauge lenses by luck11 May 31, 2000 (5:33 pm)
I remember a post way back that suggested using one of the Zaino products to remove/hide the fine scratches one gets on the plastic lens over top the gauges. Is it Z6? Appreciate advise.
#9 of 6239 Z2 vs Z5 by automophile May 31, 2000 (7:17 pm)
To my eye, the Z2 definitely has a higher gloss. Howver, it is really hard to say, since each layer you put on will get more and more shiny!
#10 of 6239 Clear Plastic Suggestion by sascuderi Jun 01, 2000 (1:08 am)
That was me I think. I had posted that the plastic cover on the dash on my new 2000 I30 had fine scratches, most noticeable when the sun was shinning directly on the dash. I applied the Zanio "Leather in a bottle" (Z 10) two months ago and the scratches are still no longer visible! STEVE

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