Clearing up some Zaino questions (direct from Sal himself)
07-29-07, 11:34 PM
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Interested in getting Zaino complete kit for my GS350 , which is about 8 months old (LS430 is 3 years old), so do I need to clay bar it first?
Please advise, thank you.
Please advise, thank you.
07-30-07, 12:47 AM
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09-05-07, 07:51 AM
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I see lots of people saying good things about Zaino. So I finally went to the website to check out the photos. They sure look sparklingly nice. However, my usual Zymol wax works just as well and only require one application to get the same deep mirror finish in those photos. Zaino requires 3-4 steps. So IMO Zaino is way over-hyped. Again just my opinion.
http://www.ffcobra.com/magazine/waxtest.html
The famous comparo test where Zaino handily beats Zymol
09-05-07, 10:05 AM
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Kinda surprised nobody ever posted this in reply-
http://www.ffcobra.com/magazine/waxtest.html
The famous comparo test where Zaino handily beats Zymol
http://www.ffcobra.com/magazine/waxtest.html
The famous comparo test where Zaino handily beats Zymol
That's comparing Zaino vs Turtle Wax, not Zymol estate glazes. I guess that's why no one ever posted that in reply.Plus, Zymol vs Zaino is literally comparing apples & oranges. Synthetic polymer sealant vs natural carnauba wax. Although Zaino is a great product (and I still use it on occasion), it cannot get the depth of a carnauba. Others might differ in opinion, but that's just mine.
10-11-07, 09:54 PM
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I have finally ZAINOed my GS350 this week, it looks amazing!!! 
It takes longer than expeced to apply, but it is worth the time and effort!!!
I guess I have done my "workout" for the year!!!
It takes longer than expeced to apply, but it is worth the time and effort!!!
I guess I have done my "workout" for the year!!!
10-12-07, 12:47 PM
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SLK....looking sharp and shiney!!! I purchased the kit w/ AIO, Clear Seal, and the finishing spray.(The clear seal didn't apply like I had expected) Just ordered my PC 7424 and Lakes pads.
05-30-08, 07:42 PM
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Ok guys and gals, there has been some confusion for some about a few of the Zaino polish products, so I took the time to make a phone call to Sal today, and tried to get the skinny on his 3 primary sealant polishes and their engineered uses. Here goes...
Z3 CAN be used on either single stage paint or clearcoat paint, no problem whatsoever. Some of the Corvette guys have been using Z3 on their cars for a while now FWIW. This I knew...
Z5 was engineereed for BOTH types.This I didn't know.
If you have Z2 and want to use it on single stage, it won't hurt it, BUT, it also won't work as well as it would on clearcoat, because Z3 has ingredients in it (emuslifiers etc.) that will not benefit clearcoat, but DO benefit the needs of any single stage paint, regardless if it's newer S/S urethane enamel, or an old car with acrylic lacquer or acrylic enamel. So...
Z2= Use on clearcoat cars for best results.
Z3=Use on single stage for best results, but also CAN be used on clearcoated cars with no problems. Sal said your eye won't tell a difference.
Z5 Can be used on either. For those that are UNSURE which paint they have , Z5 is a safe bet to use for either type paint. This did surprise me, but after all, he owns the company and knows what his chemists have done.
I hope this helps.
Z3 CAN be used on either single stage paint or clearcoat paint, no problem whatsoever. Some of the Corvette guys have been using Z3 on their cars for a while now FWIW. This I knew...
Z5 was engineereed for BOTH types.This I didn't know.
If you have Z2 and want to use it on single stage, it won't hurt it, BUT, it also won't work as well as it would on clearcoat, because Z3 has ingredients in it (emuslifiers etc.) that will not benefit clearcoat, but DO benefit the needs of any single stage paint, regardless if it's newer S/S urethane enamel, or an old car with acrylic lacquer or acrylic enamel. So...
Z2= Use on clearcoat cars for best results.
Z3=Use on single stage for best results, but also CAN be used on clearcoated cars with no problems. Sal said your eye won't tell a difference.
Z5 Can be used on either. For those that are UNSURE which paint they have , Z5 is a safe bet to use for either type paint. This did surprise me, but after all, he owns the company and knows what his chemists have done.
I hope this helps.
07-28-08, 11:48 PM
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um, damn LOL. Zaino looks real nice, but can't I just apply a polish after I wash/clay, then spread a layer of Zaino Z5? or do I have to buy like 9238749832 Zaino products to apply it?
12-12-08, 11:33 AM
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Is there a way to locate someone in Houston who can do this "first application". I'm scared if I try and get a regular detail shop to do it, they wont do the job correctly.
03-15-09, 05:31 PM
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Black = no cleatcoat???
I have heard nothing but good things about Zaino products from a friend with an Infiniti G35, so was reading this thread as well as a few other detailing-related threads before placing the order.
I read something slightly disturbing and wanted to see if anyone could confirm since it affects which polish I will need. I have a 2009 IS250 in Obsidian Black and saw that Lexus doesn't put clearcoat on their black cars. That seems crazy to me, but is it correct?
I read something slightly disturbing and wanted to see if anyone could confirm since it affects which polish I will need. I have a 2009 IS250 in Obsidian Black and saw that Lexus doesn't put clearcoat on their black cars. That seems crazy to me, but is it correct?
03-16-09, 10:19 AM
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I have heard nothing but good things about Zaino products from a friend with an Infiniti G35, so was reading this thread as well as a few other detailing-related threads before placing the order.
I read something slightly disturbing and wanted to see if anyone could confirm since it affects which polish I will need. I have a 2009 IS250 in Obsidian Black and saw that Lexus doesn't put clearcoat on their black cars. That seems crazy to me, but is it correct?
I read something slightly disturbing and wanted to see if anyone could confirm since it affects which polish I will need. I have a 2009 IS250 in Obsidian Black and saw that Lexus doesn't put clearcoat on their black cars. That seems crazy to me, but is it correct?