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Maintenance & Repair Zaino Car Polishes/Products--Your Experiences (Part 2)
6239 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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Replying to: mattgg1 (Sep 24, 2007 8:18 am)  I just went a little overboard and bought the Maintenance Pack, 4 Z-7(Car Wash) and 2 Z-6. Since a little goes a long way, and I won't be hand washing much in the New England winter months, this should last a looooooooooooong time... |
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Replying to: rich102 (Sep 23, 2007 11:04 am) I wipe back-and-forth a couple of times and then move on. The product definitely has not dried before I move on - kind of looks like an uneven oil slick on the paint, but that magically disappears leaving that fantastic Zaino shine! Takes me no more than 5 minutes to do my entire car (black Chevy Impala).
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Replying to: bh0001 (Sep 24, 2007 9:43 pm)
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Replying to: rich102 (Sep 25, 2007 7:27 am) 
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Replying to: bh0001 (Sep 25, 2007 6:17 pm) |
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Replying to: rich102 (Sep 22, 2007 7:55 pm) |
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Just yesterday I ran across a thread that proclaimed the wonders of Zaino. Rather than search thru 311 pages of threads on the topic, I beg your indulgence on taking the easy route and asking these questions rather than doing several hours of reading. (FYI - this is my wife's vehicle. I drive a 4x4 pickup so dirt and a grimy exterior are the norm therefore I am ignorant on proper paint care.) I recently purchased an used (4k mi) 07 Infiniti G35x in a Blue Slate color for my wife. This car looks fantastic in the dusk/dawn light but in full sunlight the paint can appear a tad "swirly". It sounds like a sequence of washing with Dawn, multiple passes with various Zaino products, then waxing will have my car looking better than new. Can someone suggest which Zaino products I should buy, which order to apply them, any application tips, and which wax to buy? What about the Total Protection Kit ($84.70) or the Ultimate Protection Kit ($116.95)?
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I read that Zaino is a "polish". Does this mean it contains abrasives? Can improper use damage your paint? I know this is basic but I've never used Zaino before and I want to be sure I can't screw it up. 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 02, 2007 11:34 am) |
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Replying to: strangeman (Nov 28, 2007 10:56 am) Even an ever-so-slightly used car will need a little polishing and paint cleaning. At a minimum I'd recommend the following: WASH: Zaino Z7 shampoo or any other top notch auto shampoo. Meguiars and Mothers make very good products you can get at Walmart or an auto parts store. CLAY: Even new cars can benefit from paint detailing clay. Zaino Z18 is an excellent clay bar and its super easy to use. If you've never used paint detailing clay, here is Zaino's tutorial: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=TIPS&Store_Code=Z POLISH: Pretty much every car needs a little polishing. If you want to keep it simple, use Zaino All In One which offers light polishing ability with some protection. If your car has more serious swirl marks, try Zaino ZPC Fusion polish. It's more aggressive than ZAIO but hardly a compound or anything that will damage your paint. On new cars usually the ZAIO is all you need. PROTECTION: Here you have some choices depending on how much effort and money you want to expend. The simplest route is to use Zaino Clear Seal. This is a straightforward "wipe on and walk away" product. Nothing to remove, nothing to polish off, and certainly no chalky dusty residue. Clear Seal ain't cheap but it sure is easy and works great. Alternatively, you can use Zaino Z2 or Z5. Not a lot of differences between these products; Z2 leaves a very bright mirrory shine, Z5 looks a little more like a rich carnauba wax and will fill in very light paint swirls. I prefer the extra bling of Z2 but Z5 looks great. You'll be happy with either one, I'm sure. MAINTENANCE: Taking care of all your hard detailing work ensures the shine and protection last as long as possible. Regular hand washing with Z7 is very important. Light dust, bird doo, fingerprints, etc can be safely removed with Z6 detail spray. A post-wash boost using Z8 Grand Finale will extend the life of the sealant for months and restore that just-detailed shine. Consider these products before you buy. OTHER STUFF: Obviously car detailing encompasses a lot more than just getting the paint shiny. Wheels can be polished and protected with ZAIO and one of the sealants. You will find less build up of brake dust and the wheels will clean easier. Zaino Z16 tire gloss is one of the best I've ever used, and I've tested dozens. It's safe for tires as its water based (no silicone oily stuff) and will keep your tires nice and black for weeks. Zaino leather care products, Z9 and Z10, are fantastic. Mild, safe and effective, they can be used often and do not leave a slippery, shiny residue like a lot of store bought leather care products. Finally, regardless of what products you buy, I highly recommend investing in microfiber towels for polishing and cleaning. If you've never used microfiber, you have no idea how much they've revolutionized car detailing. If you want to dabble in them, check out the Vroom line of products at Target. If you want to jump in with both feet, check out PakShak (http://www.pakshak.com/) for probably the best towels you can buy and top notch customer service. This should get you started. Feel free to ask questions. We'll keep a closer eye on this place. |
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