Which Zaino product do you use?!?

[marco]

Whats up guys..i was wondering which particular Zaino product you use for getting your car shiny. I was checking out there website and there is all kinds of polishses and stuff? Which one do you use and like best? I want to get my paint really shiny.

[The Sandman]

LOL... it's not like a 'wax on', 'wax off' solution.
Wax is just a temporary 'artificial' shine.
If you have any questions, IM me @ wcfoutsiders
I'll dig up an old post for a how-to ...


Edit - here ya go
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Ok, Zaino....wow here we go :eek: .
Zaino is a complex polish system, it is not a wax by any means. It doesn't contain any damaging chemicals such as silicones and oils that waxes do. It is much more durable than waxes, and also offers the best UV protection you can get. It costs a bit more at first but saves you money in the long run because you don't have to apply it nearly as often or nearly as thick.

Ok, the products are explained below, click the links for more info...

Z1 Polish LOK - the product you put on before the polishes so that they stick to your paint and provide you deeper and better protection.
Z2 Show Car Polish - this is the polish that you put for the brightest shine and deepest color, normally used after 3-4 applications of Z5. It has the highest optics and reflects more light than the other polish.
Z5 Swirl Remover - this helps to remove small swirls and tiny scratches from your paint's finish. It doesn't actually "remove them" like an orbital buffer does, but it hides them to where they don't appear.
Z6 Gloss Enhancer Spray - a spray that you can use after a rainstorm or when the car is dusty, will bring out the 'dripping wet shine' so you don't have to wash it. This spray, however, is specifically for use in between coats of Z2/Z5 to enhance and deepen the shine and increase protection.
Z7 Show Car Wash - it is a car wash that is made to enhance the Zaino polishes. Yes it's just a wash, but it makes a difference! I washed my grandparents ('98) Le Sabre just to show them what Zaino products can do, and it looked better being only washed by Z7 than it does when "just waxed" by whatever wax.
Z16 Tire Gloss - this product is very nice! It doesn't shine as brightly as other wheel products, but it still shines well. This is not all gooey and greasy like other products and it also lasts much longer because it actually *doesn't* spin off, and is dry to the touch.
Z18 Claybar - a claybar is a complicated thing kind of to explain, but it's easy to use. It is, obviously, a piece...of clay..that you rub over the paint (with a mix of soap/water to lubricate it) to remove damaging contaminents - such as rail dust, brake dust, tree sap, these sorts of things. This step proves to be the most important step when Zaino'ing a car, because it gives the Zaino a better basis and better paint conditions to work for. Not to mention it makes the paint so smooooooooooth :cool:

Ok, these are the products that you'll need for your outside appearance.

Now, if you decide to order them, and I highly suggest you do, feel free to email me or make a post in this forum and I'll get you the answers shortly.

So, if you just want "the basics" and nothing "fancy"... then you should order Z1, Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z18. If you have any questions that I didn't answer (highly unlikely [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) then you can email me, post a reply in here, make a new topic, or go to the Zaino homepage.
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[ August 01, 2002: Message edited by: The Sandman ]</p>

[The Sandman]

Also this...

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Try to do all of this in the shade, or in a garage. The key to the polish is to apply it VERY VERY thin, it's not like wax. You can get 2-3 layers per ounce, some people get more. If you can barely see it on the car (esp. black), then you're on the right track.

Wash the car with dish detergent first, this way all the wax that was on the car will be stripped off. Make sure to wash it very well.

Take your claybar and put some sort of car soap and water mix in a spray bottle to lube the claybar (you can also use the dish detergent/water mix you washed your car with). I've found that if you only use one side of the claybar, and then fold it over, you will always have a clean bar. Make sure to fold it before it gets dirty, or you can scratch your car. (You can also do your rims).

Wash your car again with the Z7 you got. Make SURE you dry it VERY well (including all the knooks and crannies and cracks). Use an Absorber or a 100% PURE cotton towel, not one of these cheap towels you can get at Wal-Mart. You have to get the best towels from a specialty shop, like Bath and Body Works. I use Royal Velvet brand. (You can also go to www.ls1.com and go into the appearance forum and email KevinSS about purchasing towels, I got mine from him).

Z1:
After the car is washed, clayed, and dried, take your Z1 and apply it to the entire surface of your car (rims too if you're doing them). Whatever you do, do NOT buff this off. You are going to apply the polish directly on top.
You don't need to do this everytime you apply your polish, just every 5-6 times to keep it well layered, or every 6 months (IE 1 coat a month).
ZFX:
If you got ZFX instead of Z1 (you only need one or the other NOT both), then take about one ounce of polish and pour it in one of the bottles (One bottle = 2 ounces, so 1/2 bottle = 1 ounce). Add about 5 drops to it and shake it for a minute or two, then let it sit 5 minutes. Take your Z6 and give your applicator a couple shots, then apply the polish to your pad, and squeeze it around so iot gets distributed. Make sure to rub it in an up and down or left to right motion, never in circles.
The benefit of ZFX is that you can do multiple coats at a time, with Z1 you have to wait until the polish "cures" (about 24 hours). If you are NOT going to put on multiple coats in one day, then you only need to use ZFX/Polish mix once, and just use polish after that. (It works just like Z1 with it only being needed every 5-6 polishes or once every 6 months).

If you used Z1, then take the pad and squeeze Z2/Z5 on it, and begin rubbing in up and down or left to right motions. Do this until the entire car is done. Let it sit about 15-30 minutes or until it is hazed over, and then buff off.
If you used ZFX with the polishes, then apply it to your paint surfaces (and rims if you did them), and the area you started at will be dry by the time you're done with the car, so you can go ahead and buff it off. You won't need to put any kind of pressure into it, it will basically wipe right off. (Make sure to use good towels)!

After you've buffed the polish off, take the spray bottle of Z6 and mist one panel of the car at a time, and buff it. You can use one side of a towel to "buff it in" and use the other side of the towel to make sure it is dry.
If you're using ZFX then you SHOULD do this between each coat. If you're not, you can use this whenever you want, but try not to wait too long after you buff the polish off.

Good luck, if you have anymore questions, post or click the email button.

The Sandman<hr></blockquote>