I spoke with a young friend of mine down in Dallas Texas who is sending me a sample pack of Zaino Polish from www.zainobros.com he even sent me a picture of a vehicle done using zaino and it was INCREDIBLE!! I am going to follow the instructions from the Zaino page which my friend told me to follow religiously to make the truck come out perfect. When I am done doing my Ford Lighting and my Pontiac I will take pictures and give you all the address. I tried using my Meguiars Glaze but on a Black truck I just got a whole lot of swirl marks and a lot of haze in the clear coat so to say the least I was not happy. here are those Tips and Tricks from Zaino that I will be following.

STEP ONE:

Make sure vehicle is clean. Apply a thin coat of Zaino Bros' Z-1 Polish Loktm Pre-Cleaner and Gloss Conditioner in a circular motion, using a 100% cotton towel or applicator. No rubbing is necessary. Entire vehicle may be done at one time. Let haze, DO NOT REMOVE Polish Lok!

STEP TWO:

Apply Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish to a clean 100% cotton towel or applicator. We have found the best way of applying Show Car Polish is with our #314 Custom Polish applicator. Just slightly dampen the applicator with water or Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray. Apply Show Car Polish directly to applicator. This technique will help increase flow and spreadability on the paint surface and yield more coats per bottle.
Apply directly over hazed Polish Lok, let dry approximately 30 to 40 minutes or longer. Please use Show Car Polish on all wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic lenses. Remove with a clean 100% (Made in USA) Large Bath size White cotton towel, turning towel frequently until all polish is removed. A large towel is necessary to completely remove polish. You will see a "wet-looking" crystal-clear, ultra deep gloss. Note: It is not necessary to use Z-1 Polish Loktm every time you polish your vehicle. Z-1 Polish Loktm is recommended the first time you do your vehicle and thereafter, once a year for show cars and twice a year for everyday vehicles.

TRICKS:

Want people to envy the look of your vehicle. Want that Show Winning Edge and Custom Paint Look. Want the deepest, wettest, slickest, clearest, richest, and shiniest paint ever. Apply two more coats of Show Car Polish waiting at least 24 hours before applying the next coat. Show Car Polish will continue to get deeper and wetter with each succeeding coat, up to five coats. You can however, apply as many coats as you want of Show Car Polish. You will not believe the depth and optical clarity of the wet-looking gloss. Follow up with Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" Spray between every coat of Show Car Polish and see how Incredible your vehicle looks!

Want an even higher level of optical light refraction and reflectivety. Here's how. When applying Show Car Polish do the following; On all Top surfaces of vehicle, use a back and forth motion (from front bumper towards windshield). On all Side surfaces (doors, fenders, etc.) use a vertical motion, up and down. This technique will increase the way light attracts and reflects off of Show Car Polish. The body lines and contours of your vehicle will seem to glow. This trick really works. Remember to use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray between every coat of Show Car Polish.

TIPS:

Zaino Bros' Z-5 is the first non-abrasive polish that will eliminate swirl marks, fine scratches and spidering, without hurting the integrity of the clear coat. It does this in stages, anywhere between 1 to 5 coats, depending on vehicle color. With each application of Z-5 polish, you will see the swirl marks and fine scratches gradually lessen, until the marks are no longer visible and your paint will look flawless. Z-5 can be used initially after Z-1 or at anytime thereafter. You should switch to Z-2 as soon as you are happy with the way the paint finish looks. Example, no more swirls, scratches etc. It's up to you. Z-2 has higher optical properties than Z-5. You can switch from Z-2 to Z-5 and then back to Z-2 as often as you want. All Show Car Polishes are 100% compatible. For the highest optical paint enhancement. You should always end up with Z-2 as the last coat of polish.

Zaino Bros' Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray is the ultimate maintainence product. It will remove light dust and soil between washes and will make your paint slicker, wetter-looking, deeper and reinforce the polish system and UV protection. Because of its unique optical enhancers, Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray will create a three dimensional, ultra-high, light refracting paint finish. Its super anti-static properties will reduce dust and dirt pickup by up to 60%. The more you use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray the slicker and more dust-free your paint will be.
NOTE: Z-6 is very concentrated. Use sparingly, very lightly mist a small 1' x 1' section at a time and immediately wipe with a 100% cotton towel, turning towel frequently, until completely slick and dry. Repeat until entire vehicle is done. Do not let Z-6 dry on car without wiping. If product drying occurs before wiping, reapply Z-6 to affected areas and repeat drying procedure. Less than one ounce will do an average size vehicle. Works great on rims, chrome, trim and plastic.

Zaino Bros' Z-7 Show Car Wash will clean heavy soil from your car and deposit a reinforcing layer of polish and UV protection. It will not leave a film or haze like other car washes. Its great for maintaining that Show Car look, all year round.

Zaino Bros' Z-10 "Leather in a Bottle"tm will maintain new leather and give old leather, the look, supple feel and smell of brand new leather. It contains the highest quality, leather oil concentrate available. Nothing on the market beats this product! Works great on vinyl interiors and dashboards.

Zaino Bros' Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish is great for restoring old glass to like new, using a low speed machine with a cotton bonnet.

Zaino Bros' Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss is a non-oily, non-greasy, rubber protectant and finishing treatment. It leaves an incredibly durable, water repellent, perfect looking satin finish, that's only slightly glossy and dry to the touch. Use on all exterior rubber, tires, moldings, plastic trim, weatherstripping, underhood hoses and more. Just wet a sponge with Z-16 and apply to the surface to be treated and let dry. It will last thru rain and multiple washings. Z-16 is not recommended for interior seats or vinyl tops.

Zaino Bros' recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes.

Hope this works out,
Metallic Blue



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1999.5 Black
SVT Lightning
Bone Stock
CD Changer, Tonneau Cover, Class III Tow Hitch.

 

OH ONE MORE THING. I failed to leave the address of the Vehicle that was polised using the Zaino kit. http://personal.mco.bellsouth.net/mc...9SS-xmas98.jpg
This Camaro SS was done using the full zaino kit and the TIPS & TRICKS that I posted in the last message.

Metallic Blue

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1999.5 Black
SVT Lightning
Bone Stock
CD Changer, Tonneau Cover, Class III Tow Hitch.

 

I also have two Dodge Vipers which I have been using Zaino on. When I purchesed my Red Lightning I told the dealer that I wanted the truck washed only NO polish or wax. When I got home I applied Zaino as per their instructions and it turned out just beautiful. If you have anything on your truck be sure to wash it with Dawn to remove. I belong to the Viber Club Of America and I would say 90% of the members use Zaino. Call Sal at Zaino if you have questions.

 

Hey guys, Sal here. I also got turned onto Zaino Bros products by the detail shop that does our new cars at the dealership. I could not believe that any brand of waxing product could be that much better than Mothers, McQuires or any other top name. But boy was I wrong. This stuff is so incredable that I did my fiancee's Explorer and everyone at work though she had the truck repainted I strongly endorse Zaino products. You will never know how much better your truck could look until you actually try it.

SAL

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i use zaino, it works great. got it from a guy in mansfield (not too far from irving where i live) great stuff

 

<start thread crap> Try Cherry Wet Wax and save hours of elbow grease without sacrificing lustre or protection <end thread crap>

 

I use Zaino exclussivly...skip the Z-1 and mix ZFX with the Z-5 and the Z-2.
Always use Z-6 between coats to add depth and that wet look.
Make sure to wash in Dawn first (and only the first time) and use ONLY 100% cotton towels.
On black, swirl marks show up very easily, 100% cotton helps elimnate the risk of adding more swirl marks while the Z-5 should be filling them.

 

Check out the picture of my door after using Zaino in my gallery. it speaks for itself. I've had so many compliments after using it I quit counting!

WarEagle

 

I got the Zaino...dropped about $100 and did ALL of the grueling steps. The truck spent 3 weeks in the garage. To be honest, it really does not look any better than any other wax. Maybe it lasts longer, and the finish does feel really really smooth, but it doesn't look better. Really really smooth, but I think the claybar has a lot to do with that.

This is after washing, claybar, washing, 3 coats swirl remover, 3 coats polish and a spray down of the instant detailer, Z6, between each coat. I bought 100% cotton towels and then payed to have the edges cut and stitched with 100% cotton thread.

This stuff really is overated guys. I think we've been had.

I used it on my Saleen and my motorcycle also and it did NOTHING...absolutely NOTHING to help with the swirl marks. Looks the same as it did before I put it on.

 

I have used Zaino and did all the "gruelling" steps just like Saleen. There are much better products for swirls than Z-5. It did nothing for the swirls on my Black L either. I probably had 15-17 coats of zaino on and it shined nicely, but, no better than some other products and not as good as others.

I traded my zaino to a Viper owner for some "satellite TV services." Zaino does seem to last but it does not give as good of a wet look as a properly prepared truck with a GOOD carnuba wax.

I've tried every wax out there and have done alot of research and here are my thoughts. Polymers (like zaino) are good on lighter colored cars because they reflect light well. They do not refract light that well which is what gives a darker color that deep wet look. A carnuba wax will refract light alot better. Trouble with carnuba waxes is that don't last for ***** especially when it is really hot and under severe weather conditions.

Look at the guys winning shows like Rob G. and DJY. They are not using Zaino.

Last thought I have; I use a porter-cable random orbital polisher with an assortment of foam pads and bonnets. Personally, this probably makes a bigger difference than the type of wax or polish.

 

I've tried Zaino on two different vehicles, 97 Rio Red Cobra and again on my black 99 "L"........Way too much work on dark colors, and over-priced for the finish it provides.

Pick yourself up a bottle of Racers Edge. Dollar for dollar, it's the best stuff out there. Easy to apply, great shine and it will last every bit as long as the Zaino.

They make a leather/vinyl conditioner that is the only stuff I'll ever use.

 

I have a black truck and I use Zaino. Anyone that says it is too much work is using too much product or not allowing it to cure completely. Zaino goes on thin and easy and comes off real quick with no rubbing or elbow grease. Carnuba is a lot harder to remove and does not last as long. You do not need to be a Zaino religous fanatic and go through all the steps everytime, just the first time. A quick coat of Z5 or Z2 and a quick removal. Touch up with z6. Yes it does take longer to cure if you do not use the ZFX but it comes off so easily my 6 year old could do it. I agree that there are other products that can give you the shine but for ease of use I can not believe the people that think Zaino is harder than wax, even CWW. Klasse is probable the next best for protection. Zaino, CWW, Klasse and most high quality Carnubas will all give you the shine if you take your time and prepare your surface. Surface prep is 90 percent of the battle. Any polish or wax on a poorly prepared surface will suck no matter how much money you spent on it.

 

Norm -

I agree with what you are saying; Zaino is easy to apply. I think most people think there are to many steps and to much time for curing.

The zaino swirl remover is crap. I did three applications with no noticeable improvement. One round of Meguire's produces much better results on the really fine swirls. Just my experience.

 

Zaino rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!