Zaino help (SVTCobra maybe?)

[uncbeers]

So now that it is warming up and nearing summer (fingers crossed snow is done ) I want to give my car that nice new look. I have researched Zaino products on here and they seem to be highly regarded so I think I will go with them.

My question is, not knowing anything the previous owner did to maintain the vehicle, where is the best place to begin and what is the correct order of them? The previous owner did keep it garaged and it is, overall, in pretty good shape (a few small scratches here and there or dings down low on the body that may need a dab of touch-up paint).

Thanks for the help!

[G_whizz]

There is more in our "How To" section

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=183170

have fun and post pics of her when she's squeeky clean!

[SVTCOBRA]

depends on how much time you have....how many cars do you have to keep pretty!!

I basically follow the Application directions on the Zaino site.

I DON"T have the time & energy to keep 4 cars detailed like I used to, but I think Zaino makes it much easier to keep them looking great.

I use the Z-2, Z-7, Z-5 , Z-6

[uncbeers]

depends on how much time you have....how many cars do you have to keep pretty!!

I basically follow the Application directions on the Zaino site.

I DON"T have the time & energy to keep 4 cars detailed like I used to, but I think Zaino makes it much easier to keep them looking great.

I use the Z-2, Z-7, Z-5 , Z-6

Just the G gets this...the Jeep is going through a sand and paint job later on so that'll be it's own story.

I'm thinking I need the Z-AIO, Z-18, Z-7, Z-5 (black paint) and Z-CS. Does this sound right if I want to give it a good cleaning?

Thanks for the link G-Whizz! I assume I can substitute Zaino products and go about it the same way?

[SVTCOBRA]

Just the G gets this...the Jeep is going through a sand and paint job later on so that'll be it's own story.

I'm thinking I need the Z-AIO, Z-18, Z-7, Z-5 (black paint) and Z-CS. Does this sound right if I want to give it a good cleaning?

Thanks for the link G-Whizz! I assume I can substitute Zaino products and go about it the same way?

If you like to talk toa Zaino Guru, that would be Steve Treece.http://www.zainocharlotte.com/He sells Zaino and also installs the 3M bras. Great guy! He's the guy I order my Zaino from.

Have never used some of those....I used to have a black cobra and used the same stuff that I use today.

[joe603]

I agree with the ford man, follow the Zaino directions. Here are the basic steps:

1. Wash car with dish soap, dry with 100% white cotton towel.

2. Clay the car, section by section, use zaino car wash as a lube.

3. Wash car with Zaino car wash, dry with 100% white cotton towel.

4. Apply zaino polish, section by section, (for this I do 1/4 the car at a time). Use the ZFX accelerator to speed up the cure time.

5. Repeat at least twice...using Z6 polish spray in between the coats.

6. Take pics and post up on the member's rides thread!!!

[uncbeers]

I agree with the ford man, follow the Zaino directions. Here are the basic steps:

1. Wash car with dish soap, dry with 100% white cotton towel.

2. Clay the car, section by section, use zaino car wash as a lube.

3. Wash car with Zaino car wash, dry with 100% white cotton towel.

4. Apply zaino polish, section by section, (for this I do 1/4 the car at a time). Use the ZFX accelerator to speed up the cure time.

5. Repeat at least twice...using Z6 polish spray in between the coats.

6. Take pics and post up on the member's rides thread!!!

This is perfect...exactly what I was looking for-thanks!

Anyone ever used the Zaino-CS and is the Zaino-AIO? Is the AIO necessary for a first time Zaino user?

[SVTCOBRA]

yes, yes, Joe's middle name is Zaino!! His routine is perfect.

Note that you ONLY use the dish soap ONCE, unless you want to strip it down again, otherwise it's the Zaino soap the next time around.

I've never used the accelerater stuff and never had issues with doing multiple coats in one day.

[uncbeers]

yes, yes, Joe's middle name is Zaino!! His routine is perfect.

Note that you ONLY use the dish soap ONCE, unless you want to strip it down again, otherwise it's the Zaino soap the next time around.

I've never used the accelerater stuff and never had issues with doing multiple coats in one day.

Search function must be broken then because everything I read during my morning AM search said your middle name was Zaino!

Thanks for the help!

[joe603]

Thanks SVT! Let me reiterate how important it is NOT to use dish soap after you've applied Zaino!!! It will strip it!!! Also, don't use dish soap for clay bar lube either...get the Zaino car wash. It's very concentrated and will last you forever! Zaino is worth the time/money spent

[uncbeers]

Thanks SVT! Let me reiterate how important it is NOT to use dish soap after you've applied Zaino!!! It will strip it!!! Also, don't use dish soap for clay bar lube either...get the Zaino car wash. It's very concentrated and will last you forever! Zaino is worth the time/money spent

I ordered the $85 kit and the Z-CS stuff...wish I'd thought about doing this before the weekend though

Looks like I know what I can do next weekend though!

[uncbeers]

There is more in our "How To" section

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=183170

have fun and post pics of her when she's squeeky clean!

Looks like I may need to give it one more wipe down but all in al I am happy with the products!

[SVTCOBRA]

Very Nice!! Wanna trade?? I miss my black car.

[uncbeers]

Very Nice!! Wanna trade?? I miss my black car.

Hmmm...I can trade you that Mustang in the background (under the cover) and you could paint it black...?

[Q451990]

uncbeers,

That looks awesome! I just finished mine today...after spending the weekend on it. I took a lot of time removing the pin stripes and cleaning it but then finished up with Meguiar's NXT wax. I want to try the Zanio - but I just haven't pulled the trigger on it. It looks great, but I suspect the Zanio would last longer.

Does yours have the black interior and rosewood trim too?

Heath

[uncbeers]

uncbeers,

That looks awesome! I just finished mine today...after spending the weekend on it. I took a lot of time removing the pin stripes and cleaning it but then finished up with Meguiar's NXT wax. I want to try the Zanio - but I just haven't pulled the trigger on it. It looks great, but I suspect the Zanio would last longer.

Does yours have the black interior and rosewood trim too?

Heath

Thank you sir! It was my first time with Zaino and I am impressed. I can't help you out by comparing it to other stuff used as this is the first time I have ever done anything like this to a car I've owned. My Jeep does not need this treatment!

How did the pinstripe removal go? Only pinstripe removal I've done is when I sanded and re-painted the aforementioned Jeep.

Inside the G is black but no wood trim (not a fan of the wood usually). I do have it fully loaded though right on up to the nav and full sized spare! I bought it in December from some guy who needed a truck for his construction business...and his garage back as well.
Modified by uncbeers at 11:20 PM 5/4/2008

[infinitgkid]

now that we are on the topic of washing/detailing our G's... I'm just wondering, about how long does it take you guys to wash/detail your car?

I'm just wondering cuz some of my friends think i'm retarted for taking so long to wash my car... It takes me about 3 to 5 hours to wash my car, and I wash my car at least once a week (depending on the weather). If it's during the spring season when the pollen is full effect, then my car just watered down... If my car hasn't been washed in a while, then full wash/detail... (when i say full wash, i mean i'm one step away from dropping the motor out of the car and hand cleaning it myself)... hmm seems to me like i need a life, you'd be surprised what you'll do for fun when you have no job, school's out, and no girlfriend...

but yeah like i was asking... how long does it take you to wash your G?

[joe603]

Wash...about 1 hour.

Zaino...about 8 hours!

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

wash takes me about 45min

full detail with leather, clay, and wax.... 5-8 hrs

But I love when the car is waxed.

DJ

[uncbeers]

Washing - 1 to 2 hours

Inside cleanup - 1 hour or so depending on when done last

Zaino - 6+ hours and that included clay (highly recommended!) [Doesn't include my walk through Target looking for a spray bottle-in the freakin' Garden section of all places ]

That was my first time and I'm sure I could have gone a bit slower or a bit faster with the Zaino but it was all new to me so I tried to be pretty careful, even as I tired!

Spend the time on your G...your friends probably don't have as nice of cars!

[smockers83]

Wash is about 45 minutes to an hour, waxing can take 3-4 horas. I don't have Zaino so I don't have all of these steps and I only clay areas that need it (claying takes me forever, so I don't have the patience to do the whole car, so if anyone has any tips I'm all ears). I usually start around 4 or 5 in the evening and can have it done by dusk with dinner included.

[SVTCOBRA]

Wash...about 1 hour.

Zaino...about 8 hours!

This weekend was a quick wash and wax since I wanted to get three done.Later, I'll go back and hit the lower panels better. Too many cars = not enough time

[uncbeers]

Wash is about 45 minutes to an hour, waxing can take 3-4 horas. I don't have Zaino so I don't have all of these steps and I only clay areas that need it (claying takes me forever, so I don't have the patience to do the whole car, so if anyone has any tips I'm all ears). I usually start around 4 or 5 in the evening and can have it done by dusk with dinner included.

It must not get dark in MI until about 12 or 1am!