Anyone ever use this stuff? I've been using it exclusively on my mazda for years with good results. It's not cheap, but it lasts longer than most waxes, which is nice.

http://www.zainostore.com/

after hearing you go on about it I'm gonna try it. it's about time for the summer clay and wax job

Clay bar ftw. Post some before and after pics.

Realize that a good detailing job will eat up an entire weekend.

wash, clay, wax. no?

better by hand or buffer, tips, advice.

In general if you wanna do a complete...

1.wash with dawn...(removes all old crap and previous waxes)
2.clay bar by rubbing the clay and spraying soapy water in a spray bottle...turn the clay bar often. 1 1/2 clay's should do the job.
3.re-wash with "easy on wax" type soap...then your ready to begin.
4. Zaino's 37 step system Z1, Z3, Z6, Z3. Z1.lol..."don't quote me" can't remember the order....9 days later...you should be done.

**get yourself like minimum 10-12 microfiber buffing towels...using old t-shirts/cheese cloth and the build up of wax that create tiny scratches...I learned the hard way.

Before Zaino I had already done like 8 or 9 coats of different products, like mothers, meguires...so I really didn't see a difference. My favorite is Meguires though....zaino is quite the process..mixing the solution, shaking it well, waiting 10 minutes for the stuff to kick in...COME ON!!

LOL, snooch summarized it well. A full detail is a lot of work. Honestly, the main reason I use zaino is because it lasts long.

hmm... 'washing the car' that's an idea i hadn't thought about

You should wash your car every time you pee.

JUST LIKE with my hands... I'll wash my car if i pee on it/them.

:( :eek:

Just drove up to howell NJ on 5/29/07 to get some zaino for the new ride...
I wanted to try out the new CSZ formula (no waxing, no buffing,no removal & it doesnt cake around tight spaces).

1. performed a full wash with dawn.
2. applied the csz with a resonable application (tough to judge how much the first time) I guess i sprayed around 30 times.
3. went to sleep and applied it again around 530am
4. around 745a zaino's new Z-8 grand finale.

personally i cant see a difference, perhaps im blind, the car was very clean from the dealer, or the color just doesnt need the xtra detailing glitz.... or the stuff just doesnt work.

additionally i applied it to 1/2 half of my front wheel... we'll see how it works with brake dust !

ppp

1st. Welcome

2nd. how new is your car and what kind of car do you have?

JUST LIKE with my hands... I'll wash my car if i pee on it/them.
I'm in agreement w/ you. :) I do need to do something to get the adhesive off the Miata though from last year's SCCA stickers.

^ get a wine label remover from office depot or online.. it's make to remove labels without damaging anything..

1st. Welcome

2nd. how new is your car and what kind of car do you have?


Hiya and thanks !

car is a 2007 bmw E90 335i and its about 1 week old from dealer.

thanks

ppp

Just drove up to howell NJ on 5/29/07 to get some zaino for the new ride...
I wanted to try out the new CSZ formula (no waxing, no buffing,no removal & it doesnt cake around tight spaces).

1. performed a full wash with dawn.
2. applied the csz with a resonable application (tough to judge how much the first time) I guess i sprayed around 30 times.
3. went to sleep and applied it again around 530am
4. around 745a zaino's new Z-8 grand finale.

personally i cant see a difference, perhaps im blind, the car was very clean from the dealer, or the color just doesnt need the xtra detailing glitz.... or the stuff just doesnt work.

additionally i applied it to 1/2 half of my front wheel... we'll see how it works with brake dust !

ppp



The car did look clean, but hopefully the wax will help it stay that way.

You should add your car to vBGarage.

I'm in agreement w/ you. :) I do need to do something to get the adhesive off the Miata though from last year's SCCA stickers.

So you don't wash your hands after you go to the bathroom?

i read on another forum that zaino is a good product but i was satisfied with my current wax (meguiars gold class) so i didn't look into it.

I just use Mothers Clay Bar, then Turtle Wax hard shell... good enough for me.

Someone say Clay?

I've never used it but I've heard good things. The Miata never earned the treatment but I'm sure the GTO will..

Clay Bar is a pain, but the results are very worth it!

I like doing the Clay Bar. Not sure why, but I like to get down and dirty using those arm muscles rubbing a piece of clay into my shitty Mazda paint..

I like doing the Clay Bar. Not sure why, but I like to get down and dirty using those arm muscles rubbing a piece of clay into my shitty Mazda paint..

If you are using your muscles, you're pressing way too hard :)

When your arm moves up and down, what are you using? Muscles? I'm typing, what am I using? Muscles..

When your arm moves up and down, what are you using? Muscles? I'm typing, what am I using? Muscles..

you sure you aren't using fat sacks to type? wonder if that's even possible..

I've used Zaino for the past year. I bought Z5 and Z2. The Z5 removes swirls and scratchs and lays down a good coat of wax (great by itself really). The Z2 is the show car polish. I've been amazed at how easy on and off they are! I just used a clay bar for the first time a couple of months ago and it made the car smooth as silk!

Zaino is a great product Z-2 Z3 (prob best out there) and i forget the other one... but the CSZ is crap.

ppp

for sure use clay bar. after using clay bay for the first time last month i will never wax my car without clay-barring it first.

If you are using your muscles, you're pressing way too hard :)

Nah dude, clay bar can be tiring.

I like doing the Clay Bar.

I'm certain that you'd prefer the Dino bar.

Nah dude, clay bar can be tiring.

you're sliding a clay bar on a very well-lubricated surface. I clay bar my car 4-5x a year.. it doesn't have to be tiring

mine gets the clay bar once or twice a year... I am so damn busy that I hardly find time to wash her.

you're sliding a clay bar on a very well-lubricated surface. I clay bar my car 4-5x a year.. it doesn't have to be tiring

With all of the crap coming out of my exhaust...it damn sure is. Mind you, I have single stage paint.

Don't believe me? I cordially invite you to help me detail my car sometime soon.

screw your single stage paint, I'm not touchin that lol

That's what I thought, cracka.

they still make cars with single stage paint? i use zaino quick detailer, forgot the number, makes it shine. but for regular wax and such, meguiars gold class or nxt paste

Mazda vivid yellow sure is :P

Anyone ever use this stuff? I've been using it exclusively on my mazda for years with good results. It's not cheap, but it lasts longer than most waxes, which is nice.

http://www.zainostore.com/

I use the Z5 and Z2 combo on my silver car. Lasted a few months with regular washing every two weeks. Best wax evar!!!

ZAINOed PICs...
Heres my process
-Wash the car with dish fluid
-Used Micro Fiber cloth for drying and polishing
-Applied 2 light coats of Z5
-Then applied 2 light coats of Z2....
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/1.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/2.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/3.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/4.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/5.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/6.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/7.jpg

Nice and clean.

there's a smudge on the bumper.oh wait its my screen.LOL

very nice and clean.

Gonna use Zaino on the X soon. Z5 & Z2

Add me to the list of happy Zaino users! I've used Zaino exclusively for the past five years! Here's my SRT with just one layer of Z2 with a light wipe-down with Z6... I usually do 2-3 layers of Z2 with Z6 in between. As long as I re-apply Z2 after every wash, I never have to clay-bar... only once, when the car was first purchased.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6153/img17293aj.th.jpg (http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6153/img17293aj.jpg) http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3156/img17302lr.th.jpg (http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3156/img17302lr.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8debo-H74U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ivxe9KycN0&feature=related

maybe zaino...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtoWk9thSEI&feature=related

Those vids are impressive.

i just ordered it. do we really need the clear zeal? or this is enough?
Z-2 Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5 Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6 Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray

You need ZFX... and if your car is new, and has no swirls, you won't need Z5

Off topic....

Microfiber is the shiznit!!!!

...that is all.

i just ordered it. do we really need the clear zeal? or this is enough?
Z-2 Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5 Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6 Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray

You dont really need Z6.

Just 1-2 coats of Z-5 then 1-2 coats of Z-5:thumbup:

Washed the car today. Just got done applying Z-5. Z-2 later.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii119/Chrisrt4/Z1.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii119/Chrisrt4/Z2.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii119/Chrisrt4/Z3.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii119/Chrisrt4/Z4.jpg

Nice! :thumbup:

She's ready for hibernation. Im going overseas in a couple of weeks. She'll be garage-kept for 50 days :(