Zaino Pro advice requested!

[Banshee]

Here is what I have... Car is IOM..Waiting on micro towels and have acquired some minor, very minor swirls, so have not had opportunity po use Zaino yet.

Z2, Z5, Z6, Z8, Clay bar, CS and the ZFX accelerator...

I read the instructions and so forth, back and forth..What I am looking for is the "best" route to go with first hand experiences.

Would you use the ZFX initially? And as far as what else I have, what steps would you do to promote the best overall result?

Thanks!

[Moose]

First, I'd personally use something other than MF towels. I know that's an on going debate, but I prefer towels, such as those offered on www.zainobros.com.

Here's what I'd do;

1. Wash the car with Dawn. Even though there isn't any wax, you want a clean surface, free of any contaminants.

2. While car is still wet, Clay

3. Wash using Zaino Car Wash

4. Apply one coat of Z5, mixed with ZXF. If the paint is to your standards, further coats of Z5 aren't needed. (right now)

5. Apply two coats of Z2, mixed with ZXF.

- It's recommended only three coats within 24 hrs.

- ZXF is needed to help "bond" as well as cure the polish

- Use a separate was mitt if possible. IE; 1 for Dawn, 1 for Car wash

- You can wipe the car down bewteen coats with the spray if you like.

Hope that helped?

Ed

[Banshee]

Ed

Thanks...where and when would you use the CS and Z8? I did get alot of towels from Zaino and waiting on another shipment from another recommended supplier.

I have used Maguires and Zymol in the past and don't want to waste anything or screw anything up, thus the questions on a new, unfamiliar line of products.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Banshee

Ed

Thanks...where and when would you use the CS and Z8? I did get alot of towels from Zaino and waiting on another shipment from another recommended supplier.

I have used Maguires and Zymol in the past and don't want to waste anything or screw anything up, thus the questions on a new, unfamiliar line of products.

I've used the CS once. (I have a full bottle still in my supplies. )

It works, but I still prefer to go out in the garage when I'm tired of TV, etc., and put another coat of Z2 on the SS.

As for Z8; I like it as well, but prefer the Z6. Z8 tends to "streak" more than Z6, and to be honest, they both offer great shines. As I said, Z8 is very good. Just use it sparingly. If it does streak, just go over the area with some more.

[DEW]

2. While car is still wet, Clay

I have never used the clay bar. Can you get a little more detailed on how to use? Do you use it like a bar of soap with straight wipes back and forth? Do you nead it like dough occasionally? I would assume you stay off the edges. Just tryin to learn before my car shows up. Thanks

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by DEW

2. While car is still wet, Clay

I have never used the clay bar. Can you get a little more detailed on how to use? Do you use it like a bar of soap with straight wipes back and forth? Do you nead it like dough occasionally? I would assume you stay off the edges. Just tryin to learn before my car shows up. Thanks

I've never used myself. I use something similair, but actually better than the clay bar.
Make sure you're car is wet before you clay and car must be clean. Do a little section at a time, keeping the clay and car wet, occasionally kneading the clay.
GOOD LUCK!!

[Moose]

Originally Posted by DEW

2. While car is still wet, Clay

I have never used the clay bar. Can you get a little more detailed on how to use? Do you use it like a bar of soap with straight wipes back and forth? Do you nead it like dough occasionally? I would assume you stay off the edges. Just tryin to learn before my car shows up. Thanks

Sorry.

You'll want to get a spray bottle and add 1 capful of carwash, filling the bottle with water. While the car is still wet, spray an area about 6" x 6" while gliding the clay across the paint surface. You will start to see the clay turn black as the contaminants are removed from the paint and captured in the clay. At that point, knead the clay to a clean area, and continue. Do the entire car, rewash it, dry, and proceed to adding polish.

[Moose]

Reaction from tonight's Camaro Cruise Night, re; Paint/Zaino:

Guy next to me; "WOW! You're paint is beautiful!"

Me; "Thank you very much!"

Guy; "That's a repaint, right?"

Me; "No. It's original."

Guy; "Really?! Than you must have wet sanded it! Right??"

Me; "No. Just many coats of Zaino."

Guy; "I've never seen a "factory paint" look that good."

Me; BIG SMILE ON MY FACE.

[themossman]

ZPC and a Porter Cable...then Z2, Z2, Z2....Z2, Z2...

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Moose

Reaction from tonight's Camaro Cruise Night, re; Paint/Zaino:

Guy next to me; "WOW! You're paint is beautiful!"

Me; "Thank you very much!"

Guy; "That's a repaint, right?"

Me; "No. It's original."

Guy; "Really?! Than you must have wet sanded it! Right??"

Me; "No. Just many coats of Zaino."

Guy; "I've never seen a "factory paint" look that good."

Me; BIG SMILE ON MY FACE.

VERY NICE MOOSE!!!
And people say you can go out and buy the store shelf brands and get the same results?!!? SORRY, I beg to differ.
Zaino is the only product I know that works INCREDIBLY WELL and lasts INCREDIBLY WELL!!

[LARRY01Z28]

i love my zaino. looks awesome on my 01 Z28 still to this day.
does really well on my truck and the wifes tahoe as well. altho they dont have as many coats as the car. lol

[Legend]

Zaino is the bomb...I too have had people ask me where did I get my repaint done and what is that color...my response is OEM paint, just Zaino'd!

Here is one of the better pics of my old car...still working on the new Camaro to look like this!

[beowulf80]

You'll want to get a spray bottle and add 1 capful of carwash, filling the bottle with water. While the car is still wet, spray an area about 6" x 6" while gliding the clay across the paint surface. You will start to see the clay turn black as the contaminants are removed from the paint and captured in the clay. At that point, knead the clay to a clean area, and continue. Do the entire car, rewash it, dry, and proceed to adding polish

Just to add to that (not that anything is wrong) is that the ratio is 1 capful to 16 oz. of water for the clay solution. Probably doesn't have to be exact. I was able to work in larger areas, but my spray bottle wetted a pretty large area. Also make sure to check for any "big" stuff in the clay. If there is anything brush it off with your finger then re-knead it. You shouldn't have anything like that since you just washed; but shouldn't and won't are two different things. Good luck!

[Nexus6]

Iv;e always dried the car off first before i clay it,but i think i will do it while it's still wet.Less work for me