imported_Unreal
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First off I am not sure if this belongs here or not. If its not in the right place I am sorry.
Through many different products tried the last 2 summers and not really finding one that really stood out I am still on the quest to find that AWESOME shine that appeals to ME!
I decided to give Zaino a try. I had gotten Zaino for Xmas by my uncle who thought I would really like it. Well I had always said I would never use Zaino but decided to give it a whirl with lots of help from a few members here. I would mention the names of the members but I would be afraid I would miss someone so to everyone who helped me out THANKS.
I was a little reluctant to write this review and post it here do to how most Zaino topics lately turn into bashing and what not, but I have decided that I would do this and see what happens. I hope it doesn’t turn out to be like other Zaino posts.
First off I had no idea what to expect when I started using this product. I had not seen many pictures and was kind of excited to see what people were talking about.
Let me start this out with my prep that consisted of Menzerna IP with a cutting pad to a few stubborn areas and then Menzerna IP to the rest of the truck with a polishing pad and PC on 5. I then went on to Menzerna FP to the whole truck using a finishing pad. The results were a very clear and shiney surface free of scratches and swirls.
Next it was on to the Z7 wash I was a bit frusterated with the Z7 wash as it was really sudsy in the bucket but it didn’t seem to transfer to the car very well. It was almost like rubbing very slippery water across the surface but it did seem to clean pretty decent. My mix was 3 cap fulls in a gallon and half of water. Maybe I didn’t use enough or maybe that’s just the nature of Z7.
Next I went to Z6 QD. Not much to say here other than it’s a QD and a little goes along way and it seems to really add to the gloss.
Next it was time for Z5. I mixed 1 3/4ozs with 6 drops of ZFX. I used a Viking applicator and gave it a spritz of Z6 and then placed a nickel size glob in the middle of the pad and began applying it to the paint. A little goes a long way is an understatement. I do think the first layer I did use a little to much as it seemed to be a bear to remove. I removed it best I could without really applying a lot of pressure and then did a Z6 to the truck. Seemed to remove everything that was left very good. I then waited about 1 hr and did another layer of the Z5 and this time it seemed to go on better and came off a lot better. Not sure if had to do with the first layer being on the truck or if I just became better at the thin factor. Same result with the 3rd layer.
I then waited 3 days and did one layer of Z2 using ZFX. Pretty much the same as above and it really seemed to brighten up the paint.
I then waited 2 more days and applied 2 more layers of Z2 for one very bright and reflective finish
As Much as I like the looks of the truck the way it is I still am undecided if its what I am looking for. It is a truly different look and more different than I ever imagined it would be. All in all I think it’s a very good product with a unique look that I don’t think is for everyone and I am not sure its for me either. The only bad thing I have found about it so far is DUST!!! My vehicle is outside 24/7 and I work in the construction field and it seems to really attract a lot more dust than anything I have ever used before. If its at all possible I think its worse than Souveran for attracting dust.
With all this said I am not sure if this is the product for me. I am contemplating stripping it in the morning and going with KSG.
With all that said time for the pics and many, many of them.
Through many different products tried the last 2 summers and not really finding one that really stood out I am still on the quest to find that AWESOME shine that appeals to ME!
I decided to give Zaino a try. I had gotten Zaino for Xmas by my uncle who thought I would really like it. Well I had always said I would never use Zaino but decided to give it a whirl with lots of help from a few members here. I would mention the names of the members but I would be afraid I would miss someone so to everyone who helped me out THANKS.
I was a little reluctant to write this review and post it here do to how most Zaino topics lately turn into bashing and what not, but I have decided that I would do this and see what happens. I hope it doesn’t turn out to be like other Zaino posts.
First off I had no idea what to expect when I started using this product. I had not seen many pictures and was kind of excited to see what people were talking about.
Let me start this out with my prep that consisted of Menzerna IP with a cutting pad to a few stubborn areas and then Menzerna IP to the rest of the truck with a polishing pad and PC on 5. I then went on to Menzerna FP to the whole truck using a finishing pad. The results were a very clear and shiney surface free of scratches and swirls.
Next it was on to the Z7 wash I was a bit frusterated with the Z7 wash as it was really sudsy in the bucket but it didn’t seem to transfer to the car very well. It was almost like rubbing very slippery water across the surface but it did seem to clean pretty decent. My mix was 3 cap fulls in a gallon and half of water. Maybe I didn’t use enough or maybe that’s just the nature of Z7.
Next I went to Z6 QD. Not much to say here other than it’s a QD and a little goes along way and it seems to really add to the gloss.
Next it was time for Z5. I mixed 1 3/4ozs with 6 drops of ZFX. I used a Viking applicator and gave it a spritz of Z6 and then placed a nickel size glob in the middle of the pad and began applying it to the paint. A little goes a long way is an understatement. I do think the first layer I did use a little to much as it seemed to be a bear to remove. I removed it best I could without really applying a lot of pressure and then did a Z6 to the truck. Seemed to remove everything that was left very good. I then waited about 1 hr and did another layer of the Z5 and this time it seemed to go on better and came off a lot better. Not sure if had to do with the first layer being on the truck or if I just became better at the thin factor. Same result with the 3rd layer.
I then waited 3 days and did one layer of Z2 using ZFX. Pretty much the same as above and it really seemed to brighten up the paint.
I then waited 2 more days and applied 2 more layers of Z2 for one very bright and reflective finish
As Much as I like the looks of the truck the way it is I still am undecided if its what I am looking for. It is a truly different look and more different than I ever imagined it would be. All in all I think it’s a very good product with a unique look that I don’t think is for everyone and I am not sure its for me either. The only bad thing I have found about it so far is DUST!!! My vehicle is outside 24/7 and I work in the construction field and it seems to really attract a lot more dust than anything I have ever used before. If its at all possible I think its worse than Souveran for attracting dust.
With all this said I am not sure if this is the product for me. I am contemplating stripping it in the morning and going with KSG.
With all that said time for the pics and many, many of them.
