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Old May 2, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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I'm planning on detailing my car with ZAINO. I was skeptical at first but figured I'd give their product(s) a shot. My questions is:
- Besides giving it a nice depth of shine as seen on certain Org. memebers maxima's as well a photo's from their website will this product product protect against the elements??? (I live out in New England)
-Does Zaino only give a "polishing" effect to the paint or does it give a some sort of protection too like Carnuba Wax??? I only ask because there website says nothing about having to wax,Only states about "polishing".
Old May 2, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Zaino will DEFINITELY protect against the elements. You will see the water from rain ball up and run down the car like water does on Rain-X for the windshield. It is a beautiful thing. And make sure you use the Zaino car wash for a smooooooooth finish after washing...

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Old May 2, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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Yes you will get protection from the elements.
Old May 2, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Zaino Z2 is a polish that protects for up to 5 months. It's a space age polymer as opposed to a carnuba so the depth isn't as good, but it's great stuff. I use Z5 and Z2 myself. S100 is also great stuff
Old May 2, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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The best process is to

(1) wash the car using Dawn or similar dish soap. This will remove all the excess wax and grime

(2) use a clay bar, then rinse

(3) apply Zaino #1 on the car in an even coat, let dry

(4) apply Zaino #2 on top of Zaino #1 and let dry

(5) remove excess Zaino #2 with cotton cloth (or a buffer, if you can)

(6) use Zaino #5 on your rims for great protection...

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Old May 2, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by 255HP_03_SE
The best process is to

(1) wash the car using Dawn or similar dish soap. This will remove all the excess wax and grime

(2) use a clay bar, then rinse

(3) apply Zaino #1 on the car in an even coat, let dry

(4) apply Zaino #2 on top of Zaino #1 and let dry

(5) remove excess Zaino #2 with cotton cloth (or a buffer, if you can)

(6) use Zaino #5 on your rims for great protection...

-R
Straight from the website....
Old May 2, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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I'd have to disagree with the comment about lack of depth. I applied 2 coats of their Z2 on my Sheer Silver Se and the car looks awesome. IMO, Zaino outshines all the other waxes I've tried (and I think I tried them all). Well worth the effort.
Old May 2, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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other thatn the website. where can i get some zaino? I live in hawaii,
on oahu.
Old May 2, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by handsofstone
other thatn the website. where can i get some zaino? I live in hawaii,
on oahu.
I think that's the only place that carries it for us Hawaii people. Try emailing Zaino to see if they retail it anywhere in Hawaii...I'm pretty sure they don't since I haven't seen it. But just to let you know, we have a standing discount at Elite Innovations for car care products. Email me (to the left) and I'll tell you more info there.
Old May 3, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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Thanks for your info guys. Is there anything else I should know about Zaino???
Old May 3, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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One thing you should know about Zaino....

Get Klasse instead! Nuthin' beats the twins...

Hiding from the Zaino secret police...
Old May 4, 2003 | 05:34 AM
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After just putting on another 3 coats of Z2 with the ZFX accelerator, I can say that Zaino should be called In-Saino. The shine is unreal. I have tried Klasse, Zymol, etc. Not one of them gives me the shine I get now. Plus, you can wax the car anywhere...sun, shade, etc. I have a silver car, so, silver being like it is,doesn't show dirt. However, when I spent all day waxing it with the other waxes I tried, the car looked good. It looked clean. With Zaino, the car looks like a mirror, and the finish looks wet. I can only imagine what it would do to a darker color.
Old May 4, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by RichK
After just putting on another 3 coats of Z2 with the ZFX accelerator, I can say that Zaino should be called In-Saino. The shine is unreal. I have tried Klasse, Zymol, etc. Not one of them gives me the shine I get now. Plus, you can wax the car anywhere...sun, shade, etc. I have a silver car, so, silver being like it is,doesn't show dirt. However, when I spent all day waxing it with the other waxes I tried, the car looked good. It looked clean. With Zaino, the car looks like a mirror, and the finish looks wet. I can only imagine what it would do to a darker color.
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