Zaino Products

[bl4ckc0d3]

Hi to all this is my first post, I have a question just purchase a Infiniti G37s on Black, I need some suggestion regard exterior maintenance kit I had in mind the Zaino ultimate care kit. does anyone can elaborate on this product or any another product for a black color car.

Thanks to all..

[lino]

Welcome to Nico!

I've always loved using Zymol, but Zaino seems to have a strong following these days. Both products are completely differet from one another. You might also want to compare Klasse and see what makes sense for you.

The best place to get answers is the autopia forum:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/forum.php# ... inish-care

Here is a link to the How-to section:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/how-to.html

[bl4ckc0d3]

Thanks Lino for the information now I am undecided what I am gonna get, to many products out there... I will keep reading.

[SVTCOBRA]

Zaino fan here!
Had a black svt cobra and Zaino kept her looking great!!!
Also, their swirl remover worked better than any other product I tried

[cbak999g35]

I also have used Zaino on my black 95 SVT Cobra. The only thing I've heard, and can't attest to this because my Cobra sits in the garage 99% of the time, is that Zaino doesn't hold up as long as other waxes...like on daily drivers, you will need to apply it more often, especially in harsher climates. But I do agree with the swirl mark remover - great stuff!!!!! I use Meguairs on my daily drivers, and keep Zaino for the garage queen.

[joe603]

I love Zaino...been using it for years with excellent results. Here's what I'd recommend:

Buy the following from http://www.zainostore.com/

2 bottles of Z7 car wash
Z6 gloss enhancer
Z2 clear coat polish
ZFX flash cure additive
2 extra polish applicators

Clay bar from wallmart...Meguiars sells one. (cheaper than Zaino, and it's just clay)
2 large 100% cotton white towels
no-lint cloths...wallmart or a car store
micro fiber sponge

Here's the how-to directly from their website:

BASIC ZAINO APPLICATION TIPS

THREE SIMPLE STEPS to obtain a true Zaino show car finish
Step 1—STRIP THE OLD WAX

* Wash the car, going top to bottom, with Dawn Ultra® liquid detergent.
* Thoroughly rinse the car with a pressurized hose and spray nozzle. Make sure all detergent soap is gone. Leave Dawn in the kitchen since you'll never use it again on your car.
* Dry completely using only clean, soft, absorbent towels.

Step 2—REMOVE CONTAMINANTS AND PREPARE THE SURFACE

* Feel all paint surfaces. They should be glassy smooth. Contaminated rough areas are quickly minimized using Zaino Z-18 Claybar™ and a soap and water lubricant. Re-wash and dry the treated areas.
* Look for hazy paint, swirl marks or fine scratches. Imperfections are reduced using Zaino's Z-PC Fusion™ paint cleaner and swirl remover.
* Add a light coat of Z-AIO™ to all paint as the foundation and bonding agent. Remove with clean, soft towels.

Step 3—APPLY AND REMOVE ZAINO POLISH*
CHOOSE THE RIGHT ZAINO POLISH FOR YOUR VEHICLE'S PAINT
Z-2 PRO™ Show Car Polish is for paint with a clear coat finish—virtually all modern cars.
Z-3™ Show Car Polish is for paint without a clear coat—vintage cars, special aftermarket paint, etc.
Z-5 PRO™ Show Car Polish is just like Z-2, but helps hide swirls and micro scratches in dark color paint.

* Spray a little Z-6 Gloss Enhancer™ on your Zaino Polish Applicator. Apply Zaino polish to the paint. Use up/down motions on vertical surfaces, and front/rear (front to back of car) motions on horizontal.
* Allow the polish to dry and chemically bond on the entire car for at least fifteen minutes. To test for dry, wipe an area with a finger. Dry polish is slightly powdery and comes off with one stroke, revealing clear dry paint underneath. Low temperature or high humidity can increase drying time up to two to three hours. Remove the dried polish using high quality towels.
* When all polish is removed, spray a light coat of Z-6 Gloss Enhancer. Immediately buff dry.

*Important: Shake all products well before using. Use VERY sparingly—a little polish goes a long way. Keep applicator damp with Z-6 Gloss Enhancer.


ZAINO ZFX ACCELERATED SHOW CAR FINISH IN A DAY! (For multi-coat applications)

Zaino Show Car Polish is designed to allow a layered application for those that choose to add layer upon layer of Zaino polishes. With each layer you apply, your car's paint looks better and feels smoother. Depth, gloss and clarity all increase with each coat.

Like all other polymer based polish and protection systems, Zaino Show Car Polish must cure before applying subsequent coats. The curing process allows the polymer chains to cross-link, building strength and durability. If the polymer strands have not cross-linked (cured), applying a fresh coat of polish will not achieve the optimum layered result. Consequently, creating a show car finish can be a long process of applying a layer, waiting, and applying another layer.

The Wait is Over!
Zaino ZFX™ Show Car Polish accelerator solves the wait problem. We worked for several years to engineer a molecular reaction that causes the polymers in Zaino Show Car Polish to set rapidly. Using ZFX™ with your choice of Z-2 PRO, Z-3 or Z-5 Show Car Polish, it is now possible to apply two or three coats of polish in a single day to create beautiful show car special effects. The result is nothing less than stunning.

ZFX™ saves you time and effort. It's no longer necessary to keep your car in the garage for a whole weekend just so you can apply two or three coats of polish. Using ZFX™, you'll apply multiple coats in just a few hours.

Prior to using ZFX™ Enabled Show Car Polish
Before applying ZFX™ enabled Show Car Polish, wash, dry and inspect your car’s finish. It should be very smooth. If the paint has a rough, bumpy feel, you have surface contamination which must be removed using our Z-18 ClayBar.

Prior to using Zaino Show Car Polish for the first time, we recommend using Dawn dishwashing liquid to wash your car. Dawn will dissolve wax and other sealants, and easily removes grease, tar and bug remains. Be sure to rinse your car very well after using Dawn. After your first application of Zaino Show Car Polish, use Z-7 Show Car Wash for regular washing.

Mixing ZFX™ with Show Car Polish
Each ZFX™ kit comes with a 2ml vial of accelerator mix and several 2 ounce mixing bottles. A single ZFX™ kit provides enough mix to accommodate up to 32 ounces of Zaino Show Car Polish.

Pour one to two ounces of Show Car Polish into a 2 ounce mixing bottle. For each ounce of polish, add 4 to 5 drops of ZFX™ (no more than 10 drops for two full ounces), screw the cap back on, and shake vigorously for 60 to 90 seconds.

While you get your towels and applicators ready, allow the ZFX™ enabled Zaino Show Car Polish to sit for five minutes so the ZFX™ can begin activating the polish. Give the applicator bottle a final shake for 10 seconds before using.

Applying ZFX™ Enabled Show Car Polish
Follow these easy steps:

1. Apply Zaino Show Car Polish enabled with ZFX™ with a 100%, made in the USA, cotton applicator. Use the polish sparingly. A small amount goes a long way, and you will be applying multiple coats.
2. Squirt a dime size dab of polish on your applicator and rub it into your paint using circular hand motions. Then, go over the same area using a straight back and forth motion on top panels and an up and down motion on side panels. Allow the polish to haze over (20 minutes is sufficient).
3. Buff off the Show Car Polish residue with a high quality, 100%, made in the USA, cotton detailing towel.
4. After buffing, spray the car with a light mist of Z-6 Ultra Clean™ detailing spray. Z-6 will help buff away any remaining residue and enhances the brightness of the finish. Using Z-6, the next coat of Zaino Show Car Polish will apply even easier.

You're now ready to apply your next coat of Zaino Show Car Polish enabled with ZFX™. There's no need to wait. Simply follow steps 1-4 above one more time. Use a fresh cotton buffing towel to remove each coat of ZFX™ enabled Show Car Polish.

Note: Apply no more than three coats of Zaino Show Car Polish enabled with ZFX™ in a 24 hour period. For optimum results, use your ZFX™ enabled polish within 6 hours of mixing. Use a fresh cotton buffing towel for removal of each coat.

Note: When you are finished polishing, wash the mixing bottle inside and out with a heavy concentration of liquid dishwashing detergent and thoroughly rinse. The ZFX™ mixing bottles cannot be reused if the polish remains in the bottle for more than 12 hours. After 12 hours, it is not possible to completely clean the mixing bottle. Throw the mixing bottle and any unused polish contents away after 12 hours.

[bl4ckc0d3]

Thank you guys for the information I am going to stick with Zaino Products.. Joe603 thank for the info I have read that information few times already....

[bl4ckc0d3]

Here is the outcome after using Zaino products for 1st time.

[370Z/28]

Wow! That looks great!

I have about 20 coats of Zaino on my 15 year old Camaro. I have people ask me all the time where I got the car painted. I just reply....a robot on the assembly line.

[SVTCOBRA]

She looks great!!
What do you think of Zaino now?

[Amays U G37S]

Zaino is the best.

Totally recommended by me.

check out their leather cleaner as well!

GREAT PRODUCT

TURNED AN OLD HARD PAINT SUBURBAN INTO SHINY WET THAT ALMOST LOOKS NEW!

[bl4ckc0d3]

@ SVTCobra Zaino is the best product ever I was surprized with the results and Zaino products can wait for the weekend to wash the car again (was raining today) and add more Z-6.

@ Amays U G37S I did used as well their leather cleaner and work perfect.

Co-workers keep asking who did my car and where lol

[terrycs]

for Zaino. The detailer that does all the cars at my office weekly stopped me one day to ask what products I used.

[loystock]

I have used numerous car wax/polish over the years but when I found out about Zaino products 9 years ago, there's no turning back. It's easy to use and long lasting (apply every 6 months with car wash in between and Z-6/8). Somehow, the Leather In a Bottle is too strong for my nose so I use Leatherique leather cleaner and conditioner (with Lexol as alternate).

Black paint is the hardest to maintain so you will always have a love-hate relationship with it. You love it when it's clean and shiny; hate it when it's dirty with and water spots everywhere. The worst experience I've had was in the summer of 2007 when the gardener at the office turned on the sprinkler at noon to test for leak. Recycled water sprayed all over, including the parking lot. They almost got fired for doing it. That's the worst water spots experience I ever had and it took me a long time to remove them - Dawn, clay bar, rubbing compound and vinegar treatment + Zaino products. There are still some traces of water spots on the roof but it doesn't bother me anymore. Not bad for a 13-year old car whose paint looks better than a lot of cars on the road. Even a shop mechanic thought my car has been repainted.

[G_whizz]

Here is the outcome after using Zaino products for 1st time.

WOW!!! So nice I quoted it to see it twice!!

Nice job!!

[370Z/28]

The worst experience I've had was in the summer of 2007 when the gardener at the office turned on the sprinkler at noon to test for leak. Recycled water sprayed all over, including the parking lot. They almost got fired for doing it. That's the worst water spots experience I ever had and it took me a long time to remove them - Dawn, clay bar, rubbing compound and vinegar treatment + Zaino products. There are still some traces of water spots on the roof but it doesn't bother me anymore. Not bad for a 13-year old car whose paint looks better than a lot of cars on the road. Even a shop mechanic thought my car has been repainted.

I feel your pain. When I had my S2000 (Graystone), I parked it overnight at a casino. I parked way out in a corner thinking that nobody would park next to me. Well....the sprinkler system sprayed on it overnight and they must have gotten the water straight out of the Mississippi River. I never could get those spots out with anything. It would always look funny and spotted when it was wet. Never could wax it out.

[sniper27]

zaino is the only reason i wish i got my car in black. zaino worked wonders on my moonlight white, but the black is just amazing.

[obstacle]

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to know if it was really necessary for a first-time Zaino user to purchase ZFX before applying Z-2 PRO, Z-3, or Z-5 Pro?

According to Zaino, ZFX is necessary for first-time users for something call a "curing/break-in" process.

i feel like its just a gimmick Zaino pushes on their customers, but would like to hear it from past users.

[joe603]

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to know if it was really necessary for a first-time Zaino user to purchase ZFX before applying Z-2 PRO, Z-3, or Z-5 Pro?

According to Zaino, ZFX is necessary for first-time users for something call a "curing/break-in" process.

i feel like its just a gimmick Zaino pushes on their customers, but would like to hear it from past users.

The ZFX is an accelerator that lessens cure time. You need it if you want to apply multiple coats in one day. You simply add it to Z2-4 for a single application (they provide small bottles to mix). I would definitely include ZFX in your order!