Zaino polish tricks & tips

**4get gto** · 02-21-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by 02WS6dream

threads dead i guess...but i think i'll finally spend the money on this in about a month for the spring cleaning and spring/summer season where i care alot about a clean car again...too damn cold right now... always used discount turtle wash etc. car wax and T.W. platinum wax...curious to see what Zaino can do--i've been jealous lately other finishes i've seen on cars.

I think you'll find the OTC wax's are good but the higher end stuff puts you over the top..........You won't be disappointed

**illcul8troffcr** · 04-11-2008, 01:11 AM

I had my baby parked outside my friends apartment complex. Well the dumbass grounds people had the water sprinklers aimed to where they soaked the cars in the parking lot...

First Problem - the water they use is from well water VERY HARD

Second Problem - Hot day and got baked in until that night when I noticed to drive home and was blinded by the wreck that used to be my glass.

I tried every kind of glass cleaner..windex.. even KABOOM which is supposedly specifically for hard water (BULLSHIT) haha didn't phase this..

I didn't even know they were a sponsor of this site until I came on today so I figured I would represent for them and give them much props!!

We took clean towel and a bottle of their Zaino Z12 and with a little elbow grease and about 45 minutes.. (we couldn't find the buffer) haha

Oh yea looking through what looked like brand new glass again!!

Definitely worth the $12 dollars .. the only thing that does suck is the shipping is $8.95 for a small 8.oz bottle and they only give one shipping option

Thanks a bunch and hope this saves someone else time to figure out what works o hard water spots ZAINO Z12!!!!!!!!!!

**4get gto** · 01-15-2009, 02:13 PM

So nothing new going on with Zaino........Maybe a 2.0 product ????????

Want to try something new.......Been a long winter so far.........

**allbaugh_04** · 01-19-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by illcul8troffcr

I had my baby parked outside my friends apartment complex. Well the dumbass grounds people had the water sprinklers aimed to where they soaked the cars in the parking lot...

First Problem - the water they use is from well water VERY HARD

Second Problem - Hot day and got baked in until that night when I noticed to drive home and was blinded by the wreck that used to be my glass.

I tried every kind of glass cleaner..windex.. even KABOOM which is supposedly specifically for hard water (BULLSHIT) haha didn't phase this..

I didn't even know they were a sponsor of this site until I came on today so I figured I would represent for them and give them much props!!

We took clean towel and a bottle of their Zaino Z12 and with a little elbow grease and about 45 minutes.. (we couldn't find the buffer) haha

Oh yea looking through what looked like brand new glass again!!

Definitely worth the $12 dollars .. the only thing that does suck is the shipping is $8.95 for a small 8.oz bottle and they only give one shipping option

Thanks a bunch and hope this saves someone else time to figure out what works o hard water spots ZAINO Z12!!!!!!!!!!

Vinegar can do the same thing...

I see all these polishes, but what about waxes...i see none listed on the product list.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-19-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

Vinegar can do the same thing...

I see all these polishes, but what about waxes...i see none listed on the product list.

Zaino doesn't have any waxes, only polishes and sealants.

**allbaugh_04** · 01-19-2009, 07:48 PM

what do you use?

**allbaugh_04** · 01-19-2009, 07:48 PM

For polish and waxes?

**Turrry** · 04-02-2009, 12:32 PM

Mirror glaze > * when it comes to polishes and waxes.

#7 showcar glaze to seal/protect, and cover with new #26 yellow wax...IMO nothing better, but some people swear by Zaino. I'm sure their products are fine.

**4get gto** · 04-09-2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Turrry

people swear by Zaino. I'm sure their products are fine.

Yes they are....... Thats why this is the Zaino tricks & tips thread.......

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 05-28-2009, 01:03 PM

Update: Zaino now has micro fiber towels, check them out. No more t shirts.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=1

**SiggyZ** · 05-28-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157

Update: Zaino now has micro fiber towels, check them out. No more t shirts.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=1

That doesn't look like a micro fiber towel. It looks more like the DF Towels I use.

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 05-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Supposed to be made in the USA too...

**km346** · 05-28-2009, 09:26 PM

Just purchased the ZKit-1 and a 3 pack of those towels... can't wait to try this stuff out! do all you guys apply by hand or do you use a

?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-28-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by km346

Just purchased the ZKit-1 and a 3 pack of those towels... can't wait to try this stuff out! do all you guys apply by hand or do you use a

?

Either, you will get better results from a buffer, but will get very good results from hand as well.

**SiggyZ** · 05-28-2009, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by km346

Just purchased the ZKit-1 and a 3 pack of those towels... can't wait to try this stuff out! do all you guys apply by hand or do you use a

?

I apply the Zaino polish by hand. The only thing I use my buffer with, is the 3M fine cut rubbing compound or swirl mark remover.

**km346** · 05-29-2009, 11:28 AM

I also noticed that the Zkit-1 does not contain the Z-AIO... is that really necessary before applying z-2 and z-5? I'm thinking i should add to my order...

lf i understand correctly if using the ZFX i do not need to use the Z-AIO before applying?
Im a bit confused, someone help me out lol

**SiggyZ** · 05-29-2009, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by km346

I also noticed that the Zkit-1 does not contain the Z-AIO... is that really necessary before applying z-2 and z-5? I'm thinking i should add to my order...

If im using ZFX do i not need it... Ok im confused lol

You don't need ZFX anymore with the Z2 Pro and Z5 Pro. They can both be applied to a clean surface and will bond and cure just fine by themselves.

**km346** · 05-29-2009, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by SiggyZ

You don't need ZFX anymore with the Z2 Pro and Z5 Pro. They can both be applied to a clean surface and will bond and cure just fine by themselves.

So even though the kit comes with the ZFX you don't recommend using it? Also do you guys use the Z-SC sealant or should i just use the Z-6 after applying Z-2 and Z-5?

Sorry for all the questions, i just want to make sure i have the steps down for optimal results.

Thanks for the responses guys

**SiggyZ** · 05-29-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by km346

So even though the kit comes with the ZFX you don't recommend using it? Also do you guys use the Z-SC sealant or should i just use the Z-6 after applying Z-2 and Z-5?

Sorry for all the questions, i just want to make sure i have the steps down for optimal results.

Thanks for the responses guys

You can use it if you want. It won't hurt, but it's not really necessary since Zaino came out with Z2 Pro and Z5 Pro. They added better curing agents to the polishes. I use Zaino CS and I like it. It's more like a spray on, wipe off polish for in-between polishes and helps aid in durability. Zaino's products work well together. You can use as much Z6 or Z8 as you want. I've got more Zaino slapped on the finish of my car than I can possibly count.