Simply.. a Pro that is paid to details want to do as much as possible as quickly and for as cheaply as possible and yet get superb results to get the most return from the time spent.
Sal system simply doesn't fit into many pro's arsenal as it's "preceived" as overly complicated and time consuming. In reality.. it's the same as any other line or mix of products between lines...
Layering with the commonly held notion of 3 per day to get the most of it is perfectly fine but in reality, 1 layer is more more more then plenty so the layering for a pro is total unfounded. The added benefit of a 2nd or even 3rd layer is minimal at best.
ZFX mixing.. big deal. Takes what.. 3 minutes top and even then, if you're not layering is not even a point of discussion (see above). However, the cost of this little accelerator is crazy high! Yes i do buy it and use it, however lately i've found that not using in some sessions hasn't seemed to affect either the 2nd or 3rd layer application and hasn't really affected durablity.
Complexity?
He has a wash.. everyone has to wash a car so it's a non issue. For a wash, it's top rate with good suds and lubricity and added shine to the finish.
He has a Polish and cleaner.. if you're gonna polish, what's the biggie? That being said, Zaino's line of polishes are really nothing special. Good, but not ground breaking like 105/205 were etc. Not bad, not class leading either.
He has 2 Sealants (2 for modern clearcoats + 1 for non clear coats). Zaino Z2/Z5 are top notch and very very durable and protecting. Easy on, easy off. No one can really fault his sealants. Z5 offers a very slight different looks to Z2 which some claim is more "wet" on dark colors. The fact is, Z5 mutes the color just a tiny bit. I for one want to see what the "real" paint is like versus muting a bit to make it more wet like.
He has a
spray cleaner that you use after a wash or between layers. No biggie here.
He has "
Lock" product in ClearSeal.. meh. Don't really get why people are into these type of products.
He has a
gloss enhancer, great product.
Then he has
rubber, leather and glass products too. All of which are 1st rate.
However.. Zaino's only really downfalls I would say is that
1. His polishes are simply average to below average with what other lines have to offer. So for a pro, absolutely no reason to go with Zaino's.
2. Offers no true Wax...
3. This whole 100% terry towel stance for the longest time and now his ridiculously expensive microfiber are a shot in the arm for the line. NO WAY a paid pro would invest in his towels. No way an enthusist should then there is any value in his vs. others online.
4. Doesnt sell in value added large format packages for a pro.
It's really a line for the avid enthusist.
However, you really can't go wrong with a Wash and Final Step products (pro or non pro)
Zaino Z7 Wash (if you don't want to use ONR).
Zaino Z2 Sealant
Zaino Z6 (i'd water it down 30-50% with distilled water)
Zaino Z8 Grand Final Spray
Zaino Z16 Tire is awesome and looks very good on rubber. A bottle goes a long way.
Zaino Z18 Clay as good as any clay.
Zaino Z10 Leather in a Bottle conditioner is good and smells good to boot. For a cleaner though, i'd skip Z9 and go with Leather Masters or Leatherique.
Realistically, you'd have one awesome detail if you just
Washed, Clayed with Z6, Polished (either Zainos, Meguiars 105/205), Z6 wipe, Z2, Z6 wipe 50% strength to save product, Z8 .. BANG.. admire the shine.
Yes I'm a Zaino user. Why, cause the line works, is really really easy to use and freakin durable to boot. For me though, I use AIO on jams and the interior but use Menzerna or Meguiars for Polishes on the exterior paint. More robust for my details.
