Zaino Wax
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Only that it is held in high regard amongst those who use it and I think even CR Mag even rated it quite high but, pricey.
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Only that it is held in high regard amongst those who use it and I think even CR Mag even rated it quite high but, pricey.
To my knowledge CR never rated it, in the 40 years I read the magazine. They rate waxes readily available in stores. I stand to be corrected.
Only that it is held in high regard amongst those who use it and I think even CR Mag even rated it quite high but, pricey.
To my knowledge CR never rated it, in the 40 years I read the magazine. They rate waxes readily available in stores. I stand to be corrected.
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I use it on multiple cars. Some have said its tough to use, but I've found it to be super easy. Especially since after applying if properly and letting a few coats cure, you can just keep it up with zcs, which is a spritz on product that is super easy.
These products get applied really light, so a little goes a long way.
All that said, I'd also look at opticoat.
These products get applied really light, so a little goes a long way.
All that said, I'd also look at opticoat.
Originally Posted By: dslofti
Does anyone know much about Zaino wax or used it?
Technically it's not a wax but a polymer sealant. With that said, I used it with good results in the past, but that was probably a decade or so ago. Not sure how they stack up these days as there have been a lot of new products brought to the market since then. Back in the day Zaino was the cat's meow.
Does anyone know much about Zaino wax or used it?
Technically it's not a wax but a polymer sealant. With that said, I used it with good results in the past, but that was probably a decade or so ago. Not sure how they stack up these days as there have been a lot of new products brought to the market since then. Back in the day Zaino was the cat's meow.
I have used Zaino Z-7 Car Wash and the CS Clear Seal on my cars for about seven years and am very pleased with it.
The Clear Seal is pricey ($30/bottle) but a little goes a long way. I don't get the 24 applications per bottle that Zaino claims; I get half that, or a little more. I probably put it on too heavy, but can't bring myself to spread it any thinner.
The Clear Seal is a polymer that you just spray & wipe it on and walk away. No buffing. Takes less than ten minutes per car. Couldn't be any easier! And, it doesn't leave white residue in all the cracks & crevices.
It has held up extremely well to the intense Florida sun and to the rain. No experience with winter weather to report. (Thankfully!)
I reapply approximately every six months.
The Clear Seal is pricey ($30/bottle) but a little goes a long way. I don't get the 24 applications per bottle that Zaino claims; I get half that, or a little more. I probably put it on too heavy, but can't bring myself to spread it any thinner.
The Clear Seal is a polymer that you just spray & wipe it on and walk away. No buffing. Takes less than ten minutes per car. Couldn't be any easier! And, it doesn't leave white residue in all the cracks & crevices.
It has held up extremely well to the intense Florida sun and to the rain. No experience with winter weather to report. (Thankfully!)
I reapply approximately every six months.
I don't think it's anything special anymore. My understanding is that it does have the ability to fill defects to an extent.
Sonax Polymer Net Shield, Menzerna Powerlock and Blackfire Wet Diamond are long-term sealants that I would seriously consider. For quicker application, but with less durability, consider CarPro Hydr02 or CarPro Reload.
Sonax Polymer Net Shield, Menzerna Powerlock and Blackfire Wet Diamond are long-term sealants that I would seriously consider. For quicker application, but with less durability, consider CarPro Hydr02 or CarPro Reload.
I've used Zaino products for a few years now. Work pretty good (especially on dark cars). Doing the multiple coats can take some time, if you properly wait on curing, but the shine will last 6-8 months (I wash my cars regularly year round). I do the three step method (AIO -> Z2 -> CS). A little does go a long way, so they will last for awhile.
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Originally Posted By: kjbock
I've used Zaino products for a few years now. Work pretty good (especially on dark cars). Doing the multiple coats can take some time, if you properly wait on curing, but the shine will last 6-8 months (I wash my cars regularly year round). I do the three step method (AIO -> Z2 -> CS). A little does go a long way, so they will last for awhile.
ZFX makes multicoating as fast as any other wax or whatnot...
I've used Zaino products for a few years now. Work pretty good (especially on dark cars). Doing the multiple coats can take some time, if you properly wait on curing, but the shine will last 6-8 months (I wash my cars regularly year round). I do the three step method (AIO -> Z2 -> CS). A little does go a long way, so they will last for awhile.
ZFX makes multicoating as fast as any other wax or whatnot...
I keep quite a few Zaino products on hand at my shop since I have a few customers that request Zaino by name. Zaino does make some really great sealants no doubt, they look great, are easy to use and last quite a while.
It's hard to beat the shine you get from Zaino IF.....
You follow every step, starting with a clay bar cleaning followed by multiple coats of polymer. Plan on at least most of a two day weekend to get it clean and put on coats with curing time in-between. It is a lot of elbow grease.
But the payoff is, you can then maintain the shine with quick, easy spray glossing applications. It is only for the serious detailer who can commit an entire weekend 2-3 times per year.
You follow every step, starting with a clay bar cleaning followed by multiple coats of polymer. Plan on at least most of a two day weekend to get it clean and put on coats with curing time in-between. It is a lot of elbow grease.
But the payoff is, you can then maintain the shine with quick, easy spray glossing applications. It is only for the serious detailer who can commit an entire weekend 2-3 times per year.
Originally Posted By: ronbo
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Only that it is held in high regard amongst those who use it and I think even CR Mag even rated it quite high but, pricey.
To my knowledge CR never rated it, in the 40 years I read the magazine. They rate waxes readily available in stores. I stand to be corrected.
You are correct! It was Zymol that they tested. I got the "Z's" mixed up
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Only that it is held in high regard amongst those who use it and I think even CR Mag even rated it quite high but, pricey.
To my knowledge CR never rated it, in the 40 years I read the magazine. They rate waxes readily available in stores. I stand to be corrected.
You are correct! It was Zymol that they tested. I got the "Z's" mixed up
I swear by Zaino but with a few qualifying statements. It works best on a brand new car or at least a brand new paint job. It is very labor intensive for the initial treatment which means stripping any dealer applied wax, a clay bar treatment, wash car again to get any clay residue off, and then a couple or three coats of Zaino. As others have mentioned it's an all weekend process. However, I've been lazy and have not reapplied Zaino now for 2 years and my car still looks great and I get compliments almost daily. I am in SouCal where it hardly ever rains and we sure don't get snow. The car is covered during the day and garaged at night so leads a fairly pampered life. I'll probably put a couple of fresh coats on it in the next month. In my case, the initial labor involved was well worth it and only having to reapply a couple of thin coats annually (without the clay bar routine again, it's just like applying regular wax and it wipes off easily) is a great time saver.
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Originally Posted By: Dwight_Frye
I swear by Zaino but with a few qualifying statements. It works best on a brand new car or at least a brand new paint job. It is very labor intensive for the initial treatment which means stripping any dealer applied wax, a clay bar treatment, wash car again to get any clay residue off, and then a couple or three coats of Zaino. As others have mentioned it's an all weekend process. However, I've been lazy and have not reapplied Zaino now for 2 years and my car still looks great and I get compliments almost daily. I am in SouCal where it hardly ever rains and we sure don't get snow. The car is covered during the day and garaged at night so leads a fairly pampered life. I'll probably put a couple of fresh coats on it in the next month. In my case, the initial labor involved was well worth it and only having to reapply a couple of thin coats annually (without the clay bar routine again, it's just like applying regular wax and it wipes off easily) is a great time saver.
That sounds like a lot more trouble than it's worth.
I recently applied CQuartz UK onto a car and it takes 30 min, and will provide better/longer protection (24+ mo). The gloss and depth is on-par with carnaubas, IMO.
I truly believe that the Zaino system is an outdated approach compared to the modern coatings available.
Lastly, the last-stage product should have a minimal impact on the finish. The appearance should be dictated by the success of the paint correction process.
I swear by Zaino but with a few qualifying statements. It works best on a brand new car or at least a brand new paint job. It is very labor intensive for the initial treatment which means stripping any dealer applied wax, a clay bar treatment, wash car again to get any clay residue off, and then a couple or three coats of Zaino. As others have mentioned it's an all weekend process. However, I've been lazy and have not reapplied Zaino now for 2 years and my car still looks great and I get compliments almost daily. I am in SouCal where it hardly ever rains and we sure don't get snow. The car is covered during the day and garaged at night so leads a fairly pampered life. I'll probably put a couple of fresh coats on it in the next month. In my case, the initial labor involved was well worth it and only having to reapply a couple of thin coats annually (without the clay bar routine again, it's just like applying regular wax and it wipes off easily) is a great time saver.
That sounds like a lot more trouble than it's worth.
I recently applied CQuartz UK onto a car and it takes 30 min, and will provide better/longer protection (24+ mo). The gloss and depth is on-par with carnaubas, IMO.
I truly believe that the Zaino system is an outdated approach compared to the modern coatings available.
Lastly, the last-stage product should have a minimal impact on the finish. The appearance should be dictated by the success of the paint correction process.
Originally Posted By: Dwight_Frye
I've been lazy and have not reapplied Zaino now for 2 years and my car still looks great and I get compliments almost daily.
Yeah, I'm in Cali too and I recently detailed a car that I put Zaino on a year ago, this car still had beading and protection after a year and look great, not bad at all. I've never had a problem applying Zaino, it's no harder to apply (for me) than any other wax or sealant.
I've been lazy and have not reapplied Zaino now for 2 years and my car still looks great and I get compliments almost daily.
Yeah, I'm in Cali too and I recently detailed a car that I put Zaino on a year ago, this car still had beading and protection after a year and look great, not bad at all. I've never had a problem applying Zaino, it's no harder to apply (for me) than any other wax or sealant.
Originally Posted By: FastEddie
Yeah, I'm in Cali too and I recently detailed a car that I put Zaino on a year ago, this car still had beading and protection after a year and look great, not bad at all. I've never had a problem applying Zaino, it's no harder to apply (for me) than any other wax or sealant.
How do you think it compares to Duragloss?
Yeah, I'm in Cali too and I recently detailed a car that I put Zaino on a year ago, this car still had beading and protection after a year and look great, not bad at all. I've never had a problem applying Zaino, it's no harder to apply (for me) than any other wax or sealant.
How do you think it compares to Duragloss?
Its not wax, its sealant. If used it many times, wipe on wipe off by hand. Might have good uv protection but on my car water doesn't bead up very long. I have plenty of it on hand but use meguiars wax instead. Tired of re applying zaino way too often because it lost its ability to bead water.
The one time I had time to properly prep my red '02 Z-28 with Zaino I won best paint and exterior in a local F-body car show. There was competition with a lot of serious car buffs. I was accused of having a garage queen that never saw the road (not even close to true). It actually hurt your eyes looking at that paint in the sunlight.
I think if you are going for the dazzle factor with a red or dark colored car, it's hard to beat Zaino.
I think if you are going for the dazzle factor with a red or dark colored car, it's hard to beat Zaino.
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