Zaino

[aceface]

Anyone had any experience?

I'm going to invest in some for the summer but a little confused as to which products I will need. Paint will be in near perfect condition and freshly machined, as I understand this is important as the Zaino highlights any imperfections.

Anyone shed any light?

 

[Rich]

I have used it a few times on various cars when working with Brazo, gives a optical perfect finish, looks great but any mark will be highlighted. Leaves a super slick finish like nothing else I have experienced.

Personally it looks a tad plasticy and fake for me so not one I would go for on my own car and if I did I would only end up topping it with carnuba. Some people love the way it looks.

 

[aceface]

What products did you use?
And do you know the difference between the Z-2 and Z-5 Pro?

 

[Rich]

Mainly Z-2

Z-5 is intended for single stage paint, Z-2 for clearcoated finishes I believe.

EDIT - Though the above seems to have changed looking on there site now thy have Z-5 pro.

 

[aceface]

I don't know what to go for now....

I keep thinking it's expensive but then compared to a decent wax the zaino products are a fair bit cheaper....if you get what I mean.

 

[Rich]

See if you can find someone local to you on DW to demo it first to you.

 

[aceface]

Cheers Rich I may try that...or I might just bite the bullet and get one of the kits off Prodetailing.

 

[ROSS18]

It is the longest lasting product out there.l

 

[riz]

Z CS is supposed to be good, also z8 is amazing

 

[aceface]

It is the longest lasting product out there.l

You used it then?

Think im going to just get Z8, Z6 and Zcs to try.

 

[ROSS18]

Z-5 is for clearcoat finishes.

 

[cleanyourcar]

We've just got the whole Zaino range in

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/cat_63.html

The difference between Z-2 and Z-5 is that Z-5 has light swirl filling abilities. Both are sealants and essentially do a similar job in terms of sealing.

Zaino for maximum bling reccomend topping the Z-5 with Z-2.

On top of those you can use the spray selant Z-8 which is awesome or Clear Seal or a combination of them.

There is a good Zaino guide over on Detailing World: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=30674

Tim

 

[Brand86]

Hmmm might give some of these a go...cheers Tim!

 

[cleanyourcar]

Nows a good time actually the change in distribution has meant around a 20% drop in the UK prices.

 

[Ian_182]

Its not too badly priced anyways

 

[Brand86]

Cool, will that still be the case in 2-3 weeks Tim? At uni now so won't order until I get home and get some work coming in you see.

 

[ROSS18]

Tim Iam going to be ordering again soon I must be your only Shetland orderer.

 

[cleanyourcar]

Tim Iam going to be ordering again soon I must be your only Shetland orderer.

Yes you are! :approve:

 

[aceface]

Cheers Tim, order placed now.

 

[ROSS18]

Cheers Tim, order placed now.

Have you ordered some Zaino?

 

[aceface]

I have indeed. Ordered some Z-2, Z-5, Z-6 and Z-8.

 

[RussZS]

I have indeed. Ordered some Z-2, Z-5, Z-6 and Z-8.

Do you have any pics of your car please?

 

[aceface]

Not at the moment mate. I'm not going to be able to wash the car till at least next week now so... I'll dig this thread up when I do though.

 

[ROSS18]

I will try and get some pics up all I can say is its turning heads like nothing else

 

[RussZS]

I need to get some pics of mine up too - looks great

The beading is awesome too, shame about all the fookin rain though

 

[Rich]

I have taken the Plunge - placed my order last night.

Only the finishing kit Z-2 Pro, Z-6 and Z-8 and some Z-7 shampoo. Don't know when I will find time to use it though.

 

[riz]

I have taken the Plunge - placed my order last night.

Only the finishing kit Z-2 Pro, Z-6 and Z-8 and some Z-7 shampoo. Don't know when I will find time to use it though.

lol addict, i cant be arsed wasting money on new products now tbh, i have found a formula that works and stick with it, but have been tempted by Zaino ever since i had some Z8 tbh

 

[Rich]

I am not finding the time to do much cleaning at the moment so I am thinking/hoping this may be the key if all it needs to maintain it is a wash and QD.

 

[aceface]

One thing I do notice abouut Zaino is that it seems to repel dirt more than a carnuba meaning the car looks cleaner for longer. I would also say that it is slightly more anti-static than a 'nuba.

I'd also recommend diluting the Z-8 down with water too Rich, as sometimes when using it neat in sunlight it can streak. Cutting it with water seems to help this problem.

 

[Rich]

I have not found any anti static Carnauba's, they all seems to attract dust for me. I bet I still end up topping the Z though!

Cheers for the Z-8 tip - do you do decant it into a separate spray bottle ? How much do you dilute it down by ?

Cheers

Rich

 

[stu-172]

I dillute mine 50/50 seems to work well plus it lasts longer!!!

 

[aceface]

I have not found any anti static Carnauba's, they all seems to attract dust for me. I bet I still end up topping the Z though!

Cheers for the Z-8 tip - do you do decant it into a separate spray bottle ? How much do you dilute it down by ?

Cheers

Rich

I cut it 1:1 with distilled water in a seperate spray bottle. Try to get one that sprays really fine though, as you only need a very small amount.

Just see what you think with regards to the anti-static properties and repelling dirt. My car seems alot less dusty after a few days when using Zaino compared to a carnuba.

 

[Rich]

Cheers guys.

The AJT is fairly anti static, so I would imagine the Zaino to match that at least then

 

[aceface]

Not used the Jeffs so I can't comment, but I hope it would at lest match it!

Also Rich, make sure you prep the surface well with either IPA or Z-AIO, and be wary of curing times in cooler weather even when using Z-FX.

 

[Rich]

I have some IPA, but to be honest with you I was going to give it a quick lick with Final Finish and then use Carlack or Klasse as I have loads of it.

Wonder if anyone has used it over SRP ?

 

[aceface]

Don't know about the SRP, worth a try? I can't see why it won't work though.

 

[Rich]

I remember when I first joined Autopia many moons ago that people would use over Klasse AIO, but I have an idea SRP may contain to many fillers.

 

[Rich]

It's arrived Top service as ever from Tim @ CYC

Thinking I maybe should have got some Z5 Pro too now after reading up a bit on it.

 

[Rich]

Got the Z5 now too lol

 

[RussZS]

Want to sell me your BoS?

I thought you tried Zaino previously but wasn't keen?