Z-AIO Questions

I feel the exact same way, except about Poli Seal. I like the look a little better. No question that ZAIO cleans well.
 
Scottwax said:
I have to respectfully disagree. I think Prime (haven't used the Strong version) and Z-AIO both do an excellent job lightly cleaning the paint and laying down a solid sealant base. I'd say they are extremely close, performance-wise. The difference to me is more visual than anything else. Prime leaves a more clear, wet, tradional sealant look while Z-AIO has a deeper, almost carnauba look. I've been using Prime on lighter colors and Z-AIO on darker colors. I don't find that one is even slightly better than the other, just a little different in equally good ways.



Just FYI, I have no doubt the Corvette you did looks amazing because I have been very happy with Z-AIO/Z5 on black but the background overexposure (post #16) makes the paint look plasticky...I don't mean that as an insult because I have been having the same problems with my camera. Not much you can do but that picture really doesn't do your work the justice it deserves. Some of the others though, were just draw-dropping beautiful!
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Scott, I agree with your assessment on ZAIO and dark colors (black.) But heck what do I know as others think all the pics of the black vette are lacking in depth and wetness. :nixweiss A few of the pics where overexposed, but as you where kind enough to notice there where a few others that showed what the car really looks like.



Last year when I detailed my buddies silver GP we used prime and AJ. It looked very nice. This year when we used ZAIO, Z2pro and CS. I thought the car had more depth with the zaino combo on it. But like you say we are splitting hairs here.



If the OP already had AJ, I would suggest that he get prime. Being that he already has some of the zaino products (Z2/5), I know that ZAIO will work best with them.
 
I still have a little bit of issues with Poliseal, it's not as easy to remove and "gunks" in some spots where as I don't see those issues with ZAIO. Although poliseal has better correction ability.
 
thesacrifice said:
I still have a little bit of issues with Poliseal, it's not as easy to remove and "gunks" in some spots where as I don't see those issues with ZAIO. Although poliseal has better correction ability.
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Are you applying via pc or by hand? By PC I have yet to have those problems.
 
I've done both, problem was worse for me with the PC.



I think I was one of the first people to use PS though and applied it a little thick. I was expecting something similiar to OP as far as work in time, but PS just kept melting into the paint. Hence thick application...
 
IMO, if you are not going to be using Zaino (Z5, Z2, etc.) it may not make that much of a difference in AIO's. I use Zaino frequently and I always sought an AIO product to fill the gap. I really like ZAIO, (ease of use, *mild* cleaning/correcting, non-staining) and love that it can be integrated seamlessly into the Zaino method. Hope that helps.



Additionally, rather than sidetracking the OP in the form of badgering and assertions it may be more constructive to address the OP's questions.
 
Not to be rude but can we get back on topic? We're three pages in to this and as far as I can tell only 1 or two of my questions were actually addressed. Even then the answers were indirect.
 
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"That sterile finish is BEGGING for a carnauba "



Even if I where to agree and say that looked "sterile" I would dare you show me a car prepped with just Klasse AIO or JW that looked better. For an AIO, that surface is wet and looks amazing, blows away anything I have seen from any other AIO.



GmBlack specifically stated that was after the Z-AIO application. We can all argue about what looks better after applying an AIO type product, but give credit where credit is do. I have never seen an AIO product by itself that works as well as the Z-AIO.
 
mbkintner said:
Not to be rude but can we get back on topic? We're three pages in to this and as far as I can tell only 1 or two of my questions were actually addressed. Even then the answers were indirect.
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Sir, I apologize for my part in taking this thread away from you.



I will try my best to answer each of your question from my experience using ZAIO.



1. Will Z-AIO remove minor water spots?
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Each situation with waterspots is going to be different, variables such as how long the spots where on the car, the acid rain content in your area, ect. But yes I have found that ZAIO will remove minor water spots. A few of us got together in the Atlanta area for a detail day. One of the project cars was a white jetta. It was not taken care of very well by the owner, but he wanted it cleaned up to trade it in.



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The car was washed and ZAIO was applied via PC6 and a white LC pad. Z8 was applied to the hood only. Here are a few of the after shots:



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2. Does Z-AIO have to be broken down like a polish?
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IMO not to the same extreme as a polish, ZAIO can be applied by hand or machine.



3. If it does have to breakdown, does it have any visual clues like a polish does? Meaning what does it look like broken down?
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When worked by PC, ZAIO will just about disappear into the paint after a few passes of the PC.



4. Do I have to worry about Z-AIO causing scratches if not worked enough?
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No.



5. If it doesn't have to be broken down how long are you working the product? The Zaino website simply states to: "Work Z-AIO into the surface, one section at a time, using firm motions, completing entire vehicle. Allow to dry."
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By hand I go over each area back and forth 2-3 times. If you use too much by hand it will feel like it requires more effort. As with all zaino products use very little. Also a spritz of Z6 on your applicator will help with working the product in. When using with a PC, I put 2-3 small pea sized dots on the pad (white LC works great) and work it in to a 2'x2' section. You can use a little more on the pad and do half of an average sized hood. When using by hand or PC, I apply it to the entire car first. Then go back and remove it. It comes off very easy.
 
GREAT info!

The VW looks so good considering the relatively small amount of time that was invested in it. However, the G35 in the background is just flawless.



-GT
 
Bryan,



Thank you, that's exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. :bigups



On a side note, I sincerely appreciate you (as well as others) taking my "steering back on topic" graciously. It's so easy to accidentally offend people since tone and intent can't be determined from a post. I debated making the post to begin with for fear of that. Glad to see that wasn't the case here.
 
the aggressiveness of ZAIO depends on the pad. Using an orang pad or megs yellow will allow for some corrective ability and leave a nice finish on most colors.
 
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