Zaino is really not time consuming. As was stated earlier, if you are having a difficult time removing the polish, either it isn't completly dry or you have used too much. Also I hope that you are wiping the polish off in between coats. After the car is clayed, you place a small spot (about the size of a dime) either on the applicator or on the car and use that to cover about two square feet. Repeat and when finished, let dry. The drying process depends on the temperature and the humidity. I live in Utah and when I do this in my garage, the temp is around 60 to 65 degrees (in Winter). The time to dry is only 30 minutes or so. Then I use a cotton towel to wipe off the polish. No need to use a buffer since it comes off so easy. If you are using the accelerator mixed with the polish you can repeat the polish process immediately after buffing off the previous coat. You can put a maximum of three coats on at one setting this way. I can apply the polish and wipe off in about 1 hour. If you prefer, you can also use Z6 Gloss enhancer in between each coat. You use this like you would wash a window. Squirt a little on and wipe if off. Add anothe 15-20 per coat if you do the Z6. Yes you should be able to get 2 coats per ounce and possibly three with one ounce of polish. You will not see a big smear of polish like you may be use to. What is so nice is that when you wipe if off you will have not flaking, dust or anything. You should use a system like painting a wall so you don't miss a spot while wiping off. Once you drive the car for a day of two and pick up some dust. Wipe the dust off with a California duster or other duster of your choice and go over the car again with Z6 as explained above. It will look completly re-polished and you are totally satisfied.
If you want to keep your car smelling like new and love that leather smell, apply Cleaner Z9 (if dirty) and wipe with a clean cloth, then apply Leather conditioner Z10. You will love the smell and so will everybody else.
You can do this yourself!!! Of course if you want to pay someone else to do it that's OK too.
I say this since I have been using Zaino products for over six years and I am in fact the Utah distributor. Also know that you can actually email the owner of Zaino products (Sal Zaino) from his web site www.zainostore.com and he will actually answer any questions you have.
I say, when you have tried the rest, buy the best! Zaino!
yep i just got home im gna finihs buffing ff last coat do a coat of z6 and then last coat o z2 looooooooks so great. what do u guys use on the windows??
im all done. im extremely tired. wil get pics up by tommorow/ review.. ill take pictures today but gf has the usb cord so they wont be up until tommorow.
im all done. im extremely tired. wil get pics up by tommorow/ review.. ill take pictures today but gf has the usb cord so they wont be up until tommorow.
I'm glad you got through that. Does it look as good as you hoped? There is nothing like spiffing up your own car, standing back, having a cold one and admiring your work. Better make that a cold Mountian Dew, Dr. Pepper, Coke, etc.
mmmmm I don't know if I'd go that far....the results are certainly superior, but I don't think it's all that easy to use (particularly for a beginner).
I've used ReJex in the past and had great results, and that stuff is simply wipe on, wipe off. No Z2, Z5, Z6, ZFX, head spinning.....
I'm not recommending one over the other...Zaino's results are fantastic. But people should know what they're getting themselves into.
"I'm not recommending one over the other...Zaino's results are fantastic. But people should know what they're getting themselves into."
Definitely.
If you want something that is quick and easy and looks good, use the Rejex.
It has been around for a few years now and is great stuff.
It gives you a factory look and lasts about twice as long as any Carnauba wax.
OTOH If you want a Show Car shine, you will have to spend a good bit of time with Zaino.
It's not hard and I don't reco a buffer.
Just like Rejex, you wipe it on and wipe it off, no "buffing" required.
But, yes, to get full swirl covering (Which Rejex cannot do) or just a better than new Show Car appearance, you will have to put on 3 to 5 coats.
This will last 6-9 months and can be "refreshed" with a coat (or 2) of either Z5 (Swirl cover) or Z2 every now and then if you desire.
As 08CTS says............Know what you are getting into.
I've used Zaino for 15 years and put 5 coats on my CTS (After Clay barring) and I am 70 years old.........so it can't be toooooo hard!
Zaino is really not time consuming. As was stated earlier, if you are having a difficult time removing the polish, either it isn't completly dry or you have used too much. Also I hope that you are wiping the polish off in between coats. After the car is clayed, you place a small spot (about the size of a dime) either on the applicator or on the car and use that to cover about two square feet. Repeat and when finished, let dry. The drying process depends on the temperature and the humidity. I live in Utah and when I do this in my garage, the temp is around 60 to 65 degrees (in Winter). The time to dry is only 30 minutes or so. Then I use a cotton towel to wipe off the polish. No need to use a buffer since it comes off so easy. If you are using the accelerator mixed with the polish you can repeat the polish process immediately after buffing off the previous coat. You can put a maximum of three coats on at one setting this way. I can apply the polish and wipe off in about 1 hour. If you prefer, you can also use Z6 Gloss enhancer in between each coat. You use this like you would wash a window. Squirt a little on and wipe if off. Add anothe 15-20 per coat if you do the Z6. Yes you should be able to get 2 coats per ounce and possibly three with one ounce of polish. You will not see a big smear of polish like you may be use to. What is so nice is that when you wipe if off you will have not flaking, dust or anything. You should use a system like painting a wall so you don't miss a spot while wiping off. Once you drive the car for a day of two and pick up some dust. Wipe the dust off with a California duster or other duster of your choice and go over the car again with Z6 as explained above. It will look completly re-polished and you are totally satisfied.
If you want to keep your car smelling like new and love that leather smell, apply Cleaner Z9 (if dirty) and wipe with a clean cloth, then apply Leather conditioner Z10. You will love the smell and so will everybody else.
You can do this yourself!!! Of course if you want to pay someone else to do it that's OK too.
I say this since I have been using Zaino products for over six years and I am in fact the Utah distributor. Also know that you can actually email the owner of Zaino products (Sal Zaino) from his web site www.zainostore.com and he will actually answer any questions you have.
I say, when you have tried the rest, buy the best! Zaino!
If everyone would follow your instructions as written, they can't go wrong.
Just ordered the goods..... I hope they truly are.
I got the Z-AIO, Z-7, Z-6, Z-5 and ZFX. I have a Black CTS with 1200 miles on it and I can't wait until we get some warm weather. It needs a good cleaning. I hate winter......
