Zaino fans??
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You could find out a lot by examining the products MSDS sheets. 3M has its MSDS sheets available online, not sure about goo gone.
The 3M website has all of the MSDS for their products.
http://products.3m.com/us/msds/msdsSearch.jhtml
Here's another with lots of links...
http://www.msdssearch.com/
In general they will not list the "ingredients", merely only harmful chemicals.
http://products.3m.com/us/msds/msdsSearch.jhtml
Here's another with lots of links...
http://www.msdssearch.com/
In general they will not list the "ingredients", merely only harmful chemicals.
imported_firebird
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Any opinions out there about Zaino products?
imported_Mindflux
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Long time Zaino user here. I love all of their sealant line (and the stuff that goes with that like QD/etc).
I've never tried their leather stuff or their trim/tire protectant but people who use the whole line say it's pretty much all top notch.
I will say that I haven't tried any recent sealants such as Power Lock, BFWD (this is in the works thanks to Angelo), etc. So I can't say how it stacks up. But it's been a mainstay in my detailing arsenal for a decade now.
I've never tried their leather stuff or their trim/tire protectant but people who use the whole line say it's pretty much all top notch.
I will say that I haven't tried any recent sealants such as Power Lock, BFWD (this is in the works thanks to Angelo), etc. So I can't say how it stacks up. But it's been a mainstay in my detailing arsenal for a decade now.
imported_firebird
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I currently use BFWD and many BF products and I am very happy with them and they will remain in my arsenal. Just wanted to try something different especially for white.
imported_Stokdgs
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Im a long time Zaino user, have all their products, and all of them perform exactly as advertised.
Their Z5 and Z2 Sealants are great, have longevity and contrary to much popular belief, they are very easy to use with their catylst, ZFX, which speeds up the drying process and further strengthens the finish.
Their leather cleaner and conditioner products are very nice, the cleaner is not as agressive as any APC out there, but then it wasnt designed that way.
But these products work well, leave a nice leather scent, and condition the leather great.
Their glass cleaner product is very good, their plastic cleaner is equally good, their AIO is really good, and leaves a layer of Zaino to start building on if wanted, their car wash is great, their QD Z6 is really good, and so on..
Their Z16 Perfect Tire Gloss couldnt have been described any better, it is perfect and lasts a long time.
I dont find any "bad" products in the Zaino line and I have been using them all for over 10 years..
They are all a bit pricey, but I believe you get what you pay for...
Good luck with your work and evaluation process !
Dan
Their Z5 and Z2 Sealants are great, have longevity and contrary to much popular belief, they are very easy to use with their catylst, ZFX, which speeds up the drying process and further strengthens the finish.
Their leather cleaner and conditioner products are very nice, the cleaner is not as agressive as any APC out there, but then it wasnt designed that way.
But these products work well, leave a nice leather scent, and condition the leather great.
Their glass cleaner product is very good, their plastic cleaner is equally good, their AIO is really good, and leaves a layer of Zaino to start building on if wanted, their car wash is great, their QD Z6 is really good, and so on..
Their Z16 Perfect Tire Gloss couldnt have been described any better, it is perfect and lasts a long time.
I dont find any "bad" products in the Zaino line and I have been using them all for over 10 years..
They are all a bit pricey, but I believe you get what you pay for...
Good luck with your work and evaluation process !
Dan
imported_User Name
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I think Luster has been using Zaino since about 1794 (yes he is more than 200 years old - he detailed the first Model T 
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He is the resident expert and he loves the stuff. I'm mixed.
I think Zaino gives paint a better shine than anything out there. It is the only product (I have used) that I thought actually made my car shinier than anything else (some say it looks like a plastic finish) but I disagree.
I don't think it is that easy to use, especially in comparison to something like BFWD. It certainly isn't hard to use, just not a breeze like BFWD.
Protection is great, it lasts a long time (Z2Pro that is, with ZFX).
Slickness is good but again, NOWHERE near BFWD in my opinion. Other than Riccardo Yellow, Zaino makes the next best clay IMO (although I've only tried about a half dozen different clay products). Both of Zaino's spray detailers are great as well.
)He is the resident expert and he loves the stuff. I'm mixed.
I think Zaino gives paint a better shine than anything out there. It is the only product (I have used) that I thought actually made my car shinier than anything else (some say it looks like a plastic finish) but I disagree.
I don't think it is that easy to use, especially in comparison to something like BFWD. It certainly isn't hard to use, just not a breeze like BFWD.
Protection is great, it lasts a long time (Z2Pro that is, with ZFX).
Slickness is good but again, NOWHERE near BFWD in my opinion. Other than Riccardo Yellow, Zaino makes the next best clay IMO (although I've only tried about a half dozen different clay products). Both of Zaino's spray detailers are great as well.
imported_glfahlc
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i use zaino and blackfire products, lets just say its analogous to canon and nikon... you wont lose with either.
imported_Mindflux
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It'd be interesting to find out how Zaino's clay is different from the rest of the AutoMagic clay (the only company in the USA that can produce clay until 2012 or 2013). Effectively, aside from there being a couple different variations in clay "power", it's all the same stuff. Riccardo may be entirely different, though it cannot be sold here until AutoMagic's sole license runs out.
imported_Luster
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I think Luster has been using Zaino since about 1794 (yes he is more than 200 years old - he detailed the first Model T
He is the resident expert and he loves the stuff.
Actually I'm 201.
I've been using Zaino sealants and detail sprays for over 10 years.
I use Zaino and BFWD about equally, both excellent, both easy to apply and wipe off.
Z6 is my favorite detail spray; I buy it by the case.
Z8 is the best "spray sealant" I've ever used and I use it routinely as my topper for BFWD and Z2/Z5.
imported_Mindflux
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I love Z6 as well. It even works well diluted 1:1 with distilled water. (Mentioned somewhere on the zaino page). The scent is marvelous and the shine it gives is pretty dang good for a QD.
I've yet to use Z8 yet.. I have some, I just haven't used it.
RED JEWELL SS
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I love Z6 as well. It even works well diluted 1:1 with distilled water. (Mentioned somewhere on the zaino page). The scent is marvelous and the shine it gives is pretty dang good for a QD.
I've yet to use Z8 yet.. I have some, I just haven't used it.
Z8 is bad to the bone ! da dada da dant :rofl:...but it is very concentrated, a little goes a loooong way....leaves a very reflective finish.
imported_RaskyR1
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While I may be the minority hear I can't stand Z2 and Z5 as they are to fussy for me.
I do however like and use ZAIO, Z6, Z8, Z9, and Z10. Though since I've started using Leather Masters and LTT I likely will not buy more Z9/Z10.
I do however like and use ZAIO, Z6, Z8, Z9, and Z10. Though since I've started using Leather Masters and LTT I likely will not buy more Z9/Z10.
imported_Luster
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True under some conditions. I've seen Z2/Z5 streak under high humidity or high heat.
Then it takes some effort to get the streaks off with Z6.
imported_RaskyR1
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It's pretty much the only sealant/wax that gives me frequent issues and that's something I definitely don't like when working on clients cars, especially if I'm pressed for time. I demand something that will deliver top notch results no matter what the conditions are and BFWD has proven to be that product time and time again. I also like being able to see where I apply my wax/sealant and for Zaino to work well it has to be so thin it can hardly be seen half the time.
Z2/Z5 really do look great though and you can't argue their durability. I also like that my cars seem to attract less dust compared to others when I do have Zaino on them.
imported_firebird
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Luster-
That's very exciting that Z8 can go over BFWD! For polish/sealant, I am only trying Z2 not Z5. Do you think Z2 will still work on darker cars and/or do you think Z5 really makes a difference on darker colored cars?
nosbusa1700
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I like using Zaino Z2, & Z5 as long as the humidity isn't high. In my area the humidity is pretty much always high. I've left a thin coat of Z2 on for 15 hrs and it never dried. I never had this problem with their old formula.
I like the ZAIO looks and durability as much as the Z2. The Z2 may add a little to the looks, but imo I can't really tell the difference. Z6 and Z8 are really good products. You can use Z8 over pretty much any carnauba, or sealant. One guy elsewhere uses it over his Vintage and Royale and loves it.
I like the ZAIO looks and durability as much as the Z2. The Z2 may add a little to the looks, but imo I can't really tell the difference. Z6 and Z8 are really good products. You can use Z8 over pretty much any carnauba, or sealant. One guy elsewhere uses it over his Vintage and Royale and loves it.