Anyone on here use zaino?

I love the stuff. A Meguire's convert myself, I haven't found a better wax.

www.zainostore.com

One of my fav sample pics from the site.

 

I've heard nothing but good things about it. Supposed to have very good durability too.

 

I Love Zaino, All their products are amazing, I've been nothing
but happy with everything I've gotten from them.
The new Z8 is one excellent product.

 

I dont like it at all. Hate the need to add more coats just to make it look good. There was a post on autopia of some guy that was on coat 60 and it honestly didnt look any different than coat 4, but because some of these Zaino users are so hardheaded, he just kept going. Zaino is definately a love or hate product, and I personally hate it. Ill stick with my Poorboys and ClearKote, they look better anyways

edit: to the zaino lovers, what other products have you tried?

 

Wanna sell or trade some with me? I've got quite a few products if you want to trade for something else you'd like to try

 

I don't know why anyone would do 60 coats of anything in their car...
Even the Zaino site tells you that you reach your maximum shine at UP to
5 Coats.

I Do them periodically during the season, but if you want that "just waxed"
look, then I do a Z6 and Z8 application, which is quick easy and effective.

The wow factor for me was with Zaino after the first thorough Clean/Claybar/Polish. I park beside other Sterling Mist Maximas and mine
looks to be almost a different color.

I've tried Gold Class, Mothers 3 step...Most of the off the shelf products.
I don't doubt that there are other amazing products out there, but at this point, I'm happy with these results. Zaino also seems to be quite durable, even after months and months of not recoating, water still beads like day 1.

Everyone has something they like if I needed another brand, I would try it out, but Zaino has proven itself in everything I expected.

Bottom line, its just a polish.

Markus.

 

I use Zaino on my cars and it's amazing stuff. I'm located in Canada and it's pretty rare here. None of the big box stores have it and there only seems to be one or two places that carry it. One of the places you can only order it by mail so I'm guessing it's someone who runs it out of his basement.

But, it's great and I'd never use anything else.

 

Zaino is not sold in stores it can only be ordered thru Zaino USA and Zaino Canada (and isn't a company operating in a basement ). Zaino is great product (if not the best) but there is also other acrylic base product Klasse which is also amazing and it's a little easier to apply .

 

I've used a lot of different products but Zaino is hands down, the best when it comes to durability and reflectivity/shine. I apply one or two coats every time I wash my car because I want to make sure I cover any new scratches, chips, etc. Easier to apply and remove than any paste wax I've used since you're trying to apply multiple, thin coats...almost effortless.

 

I have been using Meguires and it seems to do the job well. I plan to get Zaino because many people say it last much longer compared to most off the shelf stuff.

 

Nice thing about Zaino and me is that I'm pratically right next to the distro warehouse. I order it ground shipping and I always get it next day

Haven't washed in 2 weeks, and haven't waxed in a month and a half:

 

Yes, after trying out a couple of waxes and polishes, I am happy with Zaino the most as far as shine and durability. Here are my experiences with the others on both my Nissan dark red and black cars. Both cars are under 1.5 yyrs. old so I didnt have to do too much prep work.

Klasse twins - Looked great on dark red (but made it look plastic-y to me), Wasn't impressed with it on black. Thought the SG was very hard to remove.
Meguires NXT paste - Looked great on both colors but doesnt last very long. Not as shiny as S100. Easy on, easy off.
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran - Very shiny and deep look on both colors, but doesn't last as long as the S100. Thought it provided a little bit shinier look than S100.
S100 - Great shine and deep look but experienced haze over the black car and sometimes a milky film after a week or two. Looked great on dark red. Brought out the metallic flakes.
Zymol Cleaner Wax (the overpriced bottle found in Wal Mart) - hated it. Left dust residue everywhere. Hard to buff off if left to dry.

I would recommend any of these except for the Zymol. After trying all of these, Zaino still impressed me.

 

Anybody who thinks that doing 60 coats of Zaino is gonna make it any shinier than coat 4 or 5 is an ***. Oviously you reach a threshold at some point. I use zaino on my max and I could not be happier. In fact I just washed the max today due to the indian summer and put another coat on her for the winter. It will probably be the last wash I am gonna give her for a very long time. :-( Zaino rocks. Simple.

 

Most of you guys, with exception to carguy1111, are only comparing Zaino to off the shelf products like the meguiars 3 step system which isnt even really a comparison. Now if you used other products and still love Zaino, more power to you. But I dont get why you guys want to apply 5 coats of something where you could apply 1 and have same, if not better results. To each his own...

 

how much do you guys drive after you use zaino? how much time has it seen outdoors?

 

I think the only reason for applying more then one coat is so it will actually last longer and do a better job protecting the paint.

 

I drive ALOT, I do approx 40K a year, my car is outside ALL the time, it doesn't even have the luxury of a garage, and Canadian winters are not easy.

Believe me after the first proper application of Zaino it really won't get much better, you have to take the time and do it full out that first time it took me
6 hours to do the full Clean/Claybar/Polish Etc Etc. But if you use any high end product it will take you a long time if you do it properly and thoroughly.

You have to use it to understand...its not that big of a leap, I think the whole
kit was around $200 Cdn. Just go out and try it, Anyone that has used it says its awesome and it is. TRY IT.

Markus.

 

If you look a few posts up at my blue RX8...

I say that I haven't washed it in two weeks and haven't waxed in a month in a half,...

Well, I took a 800 mile roadtrip where it rained 3/4 of the way right before I washed it 2 weeks ago. Other than that, I drive that car daily to school unless its raining in which case I drive my maxima.

 

My only Zaino complaint is that it does not play nicely with other products. You can't effectively use a different sealant or wax with this stuff.

 

Huge on the compatability issue

 

why would you want to?

 

Because adding a topper such as a pure carnuba can give more depth to the color or otherwise enhance the finish.

 

What is another system that I can give me the shine that zaino can in one coat? I may have to try it out?

 

Ive been using Poorboys products on my past few details and I love the stuff. The most common way to go with Poorboys is SSR 2.5, SSR 1 or Pro Polish, seal with EX or EX-P, and then top with Nattys Wax. If you have really bad swirls, you might even need SSR 3, but 2.5 usually is enough. EX has a wetter look and EX-P gives more shine, so its personal preference there. Also, some people dont like Pro Polish, so if you have a another light polish you would rather use here, then go ahead.

Another group of products that people really like that Im just starting to get to try is ClearKote. Menzerna products get great reviews too.

Edit: Again, this is just suggestion of ONE product line. You can mix and match all you want, unlinke Zaino

 

I LOVE Zaino. I have never applied 20+ coats like a lot of zaino owners do.

I will however for the first night apply 2-3 coats of Z5 scratch and swirl removed. In between every coat hit it with some Z6. Let it cure for 24 hours then come out the next day and apply 2-3 coats of Z2 with Z6 in between every coat, which should get me through summer, winter, and the chilly parts of spring.

This picture is of my automatic back in the summer.



On my 5spd I have only applied ONE coat of Z5 back in August, and the water just beads and beads. Zaino I gurantee will bead for year or more.

With all the new products Zaino has and xmas around the corner I know what I'll be getting!

 

You should really try Blackfire if you think zaino is all that. I was never really impressed with it. I got the same look/durability of 5 zaino coats with one treatment of Blackfire. Also, the time it takes between steps (or zfx applications to speed it) is not worth it. As for those who have said it beads (beads being smaller than a dime being the proper definition for beading) for one year, It actually only beads for 3 months with regular washing ahd heavy rain. Do yourselves a solid and try blackfire, its literally 3 steps and no pesky curing time.

Also, zaino is a polymer sealant...not acrylic.

 

All the Zaino in the world wouldn't help my paint!
Choray

 

Some more non Zaino support

 

I've been using Zaino products for about 4 years now. I get compliments all the time

 

I use Meguiar's Synthetic Sealant #21, Haven't touch my car in over three months and no water spots to be found. Stuff adds durablity to the shine of NXT, and if I go the extra step, I use some #16, which make the water bead up and off the car.

I dislike Zanio, too much trouble and money for my time. I can get as good if not better results from my Meguiar's Lineup. Plus Meg's had by far the best online detailing help/ advice.

 

I have been using Zaino for like the past 4 years now on my camaro ss.
And now I will use it on my Maxima, the stuff is awesome....
I will try and post pics if anyone wants to see them.

John

 

been using zaino on all my vehicles for a couple yrs.... love the stuff.

 

I have heard nothing but praises about zaino but I am still a megiars guy my self. I really need to try out zaino

 

Ima meguiars guy till i can afford a zaino kit, but man the shine of nxt gen impresses me enough, I'll prolly swoon when i finish zaino'ing my car lol.

btw great lookin 6th gen in black amazingggggg!

 

thanks a bunch