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Ari Gold
Reviewed: Zaino Z5 Pro
Yep, no joking around here, this is the stuff...
I was able to rip two ounces from a Zaino tester’s vice grip. It was not easy which is why I cannot give up the tester's name (he will kill me
). Anyways, I set out to try the Z on everything I could, prior to the IPO. To the best of my knowledge, Z5 Pro will be on the market within 3 weeks. For the items marked with a (*), I used the standard Z5 as a basis. Here we go...
Product: Zaino Z5 Pro
Price & Price Per Ounce*: $16.95 & $2.12/ounce
Price per application (paint, windows, wheels)*: $.19
Manufacturer Claims:
Get the wettest-looking, deepest finish possible without harming your car's factory clear coat.
No hard work...just results!
Can be used to fill and hide minor surface scratches, light swirl marks and spider webbing!
It's been said that "black is the detailer's final exam." Well, if you have a black, dark blue, red or green vehicle, with Z-5™ Show Car Polish you'll not only pass that exam, you'll ace it!
We've engineered our Z-5™ Show Car Polish formula with revolutionary, non-abrasive, micro-filler polymer technology to help hide minor surface imperfections. The result is an optically perfect finish that's not only wet, deep and mirror-like, but durable and long-lasting.
Z-5™ Show Car Polish is the only true, polymer protectant that can help fill and hide minor surface scratches, light swirl marks and spider webbing to create a high-gloss, uniform surface without employing harsh abrasives or cheap fillers. And thanks to our non-abrasive formula, successive layers of Z-5™ Show Car Polish will help mask minor imperfections, scratches and swirl marks, creating a surface that's unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Like all of our other polishes, Z-5™ Show Car Polish contains proprietary, state-of-the-art optical enhancers, gloss additives and Ultra-Gard UV(40), our most advanced sunscreen.
Stop fighting your finish. Let Z-5™ Show Car Polish do the work for you, filling minor imperfections until they disappear. We guarantee you will love the results.
Packaging*: Sturdy, easy to grip, easy to squeeze, plastic bottle with water-proof labeling. The flip top keeps product allocation to a minimum.
Color/Scent/Viscosity: Purple; Grape; A very thin lotion-like substance
How I used (as per instructions):
Without ZFX: Polishing predominantly with Menzerna polishes, I added as well as abstained from an IPA wipe down. The product worked equally as well in both applications.
After trying foam, terry, and MF applicators, the MF prevailed. On a dry applicator, I applied a very thin "X" from far corner, to far corner. This insured that when I swiped the applicator, the surface treated would equal the size of the applicator. For each additional panel after the first, I applied a thin "/" (slash) from corner to corner to the applicator. I barely needed this much to do each panel. For a standard sized vehicle, I used a touch under .20 ounces for the paint, windows, and wheels (2 ounces = 11 vehicles for me). I waited a MAXIMUM of 10 minutes and swiped the product away without any streaking, dust, or static. Furthermore, I used Z5 Pro in the RAIN one day (see black A4 below). I did the car outside under a carport. I only allowed 10 minutes dry time. I did a swipe test and was absolutely stunned to see Z5 Pro was ready to come off.
With ZFX: With the final 1/2 ounce, I decided to go at my (sold) Integra. I mixed 3 drops of ZFX in, capped, and shook for 30 seconds. I applied just as above, dry MF, make a thin "X" initially, then a thin "/" (slash) for each panel following. The only main difference I noticed other than ability to apply after one another was the dry time was slightly reduced. With the teg, I could apply to the whole vehicle in about 5-7 minutes, and go right back to where I started to remove. To put this in perspective, I mixed the Z5 Pro, applied/removed x 3 layers on all paint, wheels, and glass in about 30 minutes
.
Overall Thoughts:
Without becoming over-zealous, I will note, in a most objective as possible manner, the differences Z5 Pro has over Z5.
--Application: Using about .05-.1 less per application, the product also spread much easier over the surface using a dry MF applicator
--Drying/Removal: Dry times reduced 5-10 minutes per application; there is no dust, static, residue, or streaking whatsoever, even on glass
--Slickness: When ZFX'd x 3 in one sitting, the slickness level rivals none, it's the top dog. The single application surpasses any carnauba out there but I'd stick it closest to one layer of Z2 Pro.
--Appearance: Deeper, wetter, and hides a touch more defects. I found this newest build to rival the "emotional" appearance of a carnauba yet still having the "hard" sealant gloss. It looked pretty damn good on any color I used it on (see below pictures)
--Durability: TBA. I will be in touch with the clients for which I have applied this on their vehicle(s).
Other Notes: Zaino recommends using Z18 Clay and Z-PC polish twice a year or before each full detail. Wait 24 hours between layers, unless using ZFX.
Purchasing: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Zaino
*Should be for sale within 3 weeks
Pictures:
Questions, Comments, please feel free.
Yep, no joking around here, this is the stuff...
I was able to rip two ounces from a Zaino tester’s vice grip. It was not easy which is why I cannot give up the tester's name (he will kill me
). Anyways, I set out to try the Z on everything I could, prior to the IPO. To the best of my knowledge, Z5 Pro will be on the market within 3 weeks. For the items marked with a (*), I used the standard Z5 as a basis. Here we go...Product: Zaino Z5 Pro
Price & Price Per Ounce*: $16.95 & $2.12/ounce
Price per application (paint, windows, wheels)*: $.19
Manufacturer Claims:
Get the wettest-looking, deepest finish possible without harming your car's factory clear coat.
No hard work...just results!
Can be used to fill and hide minor surface scratches, light swirl marks and spider webbing!
It's been said that "black is the detailer's final exam." Well, if you have a black, dark blue, red or green vehicle, with Z-5™ Show Car Polish you'll not only pass that exam, you'll ace it!
We've engineered our Z-5™ Show Car Polish formula with revolutionary, non-abrasive, micro-filler polymer technology to help hide minor surface imperfections. The result is an optically perfect finish that's not only wet, deep and mirror-like, but durable and long-lasting.
Z-5™ Show Car Polish is the only true, polymer protectant that can help fill and hide minor surface scratches, light swirl marks and spider webbing to create a high-gloss, uniform surface without employing harsh abrasives or cheap fillers. And thanks to our non-abrasive formula, successive layers of Z-5™ Show Car Polish will help mask minor imperfections, scratches and swirl marks, creating a surface that's unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Like all of our other polishes, Z-5™ Show Car Polish contains proprietary, state-of-the-art optical enhancers, gloss additives and Ultra-Gard UV(40), our most advanced sunscreen.
Stop fighting your finish. Let Z-5™ Show Car Polish do the work for you, filling minor imperfections until they disappear. We guarantee you will love the results.
Packaging*: Sturdy, easy to grip, easy to squeeze, plastic bottle with water-proof labeling. The flip top keeps product allocation to a minimum.
Color/Scent/Viscosity: Purple; Grape; A very thin lotion-like substance
How I used (as per instructions):
Without ZFX: Polishing predominantly with Menzerna polishes, I added as well as abstained from an IPA wipe down. The product worked equally as well in both applications.
After trying foam, terry, and MF applicators, the MF prevailed. On a dry applicator, I applied a very thin "X" from far corner, to far corner. This insured that when I swiped the applicator, the surface treated would equal the size of the applicator. For each additional panel after the first, I applied a thin "/" (slash) from corner to corner to the applicator. I barely needed this much to do each panel. For a standard sized vehicle, I used a touch under .20 ounces for the paint, windows, and wheels (2 ounces = 11 vehicles for me). I waited a MAXIMUM of 10 minutes and swiped the product away without any streaking, dust, or static. Furthermore, I used Z5 Pro in the RAIN one day (see black A4 below). I did the car outside under a carport. I only allowed 10 minutes dry time. I did a swipe test and was absolutely stunned to see Z5 Pro was ready to come off.
With ZFX: With the final 1/2 ounce, I decided to go at my (sold) Integra. I mixed 3 drops of ZFX in, capped, and shook for 30 seconds. I applied just as above, dry MF, make a thin "X" initially, then a thin "/" (slash) for each panel following. The only main difference I noticed other than ability to apply after one another was the dry time was slightly reduced. With the teg, I could apply to the whole vehicle in about 5-7 minutes, and go right back to where I started to remove. To put this in perspective, I mixed the Z5 Pro, applied/removed x 3 layers on all paint, wheels, and glass in about 30 minutes
.Overall Thoughts:
Without becoming over-zealous, I will note, in a most objective as possible manner, the differences Z5 Pro has over Z5.
--Application: Using about .05-.1 less per application, the product also spread much easier over the surface using a dry MF applicator
--Drying/Removal: Dry times reduced 5-10 minutes per application; there is no dust, static, residue, or streaking whatsoever, even on glass
--Slickness: When ZFX'd x 3 in one sitting, the slickness level rivals none, it's the top dog. The single application surpasses any carnauba out there but I'd stick it closest to one layer of Z2 Pro.
--Appearance: Deeper, wetter, and hides a touch more defects. I found this newest build to rival the "emotional" appearance of a carnauba yet still having the "hard" sealant gloss. It looked pretty damn good on any color I used it on (see below pictures)
--Durability: TBA. I will be in touch with the clients for which I have applied this on their vehicle(s).
Other Notes: Zaino recommends using Z18 Clay and Z-PC polish twice a year or before each full detail. Wait 24 hours between layers, unless using ZFX.
Purchasing: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Zaino
*Should be for sale within 3 weeks
Pictures:
Questions, Comments, please feel free.
, so now i'll wait for Z5 Pro and start again.
