Bob_98SR5

cduff,

not to start a pissing match with other wax brands, but here's my experience. i've been through alot of brands and methods re getting that "wet look" and zaino's by far is the most economical in the long run. here's my rationale/experience:

- hand polishing and waxing with conventional products takes more product and about 25% more time than using zainos. its hard to explain, but once you experience it, you'll agree with me. you use more conventional wax/polish than you ever will w/ zainos.

- hand polishing and waxing will never get you that wet shine like you will with a machine buffer/polisher. that is why many members here buy a random orbital buffer like the porter...err...corey cable. that will cost you around a $100...and isn't that about the cost to start w/ zaino products?

- zainos: this stuff lasts forever and you barely use any product on the car. a few ounces goes a LOOOOONG way. does it last? absolutely. you'd be amazed at how long the shine lasts. over 8 - 9 months from my experience. meguiars? a max of 3 months if its garaged. 3M? maybe 4 months garaged. griots? maybe 4-5 months.

so w/ zainos, you use less product and have longer intervals before re-application. and not to mention, "that shine"

bob

CDUFF7

Thanks Bob, I need to grab a bottle right before spring hits, when it's slightly warmer. Thank you for going to the trouble to explain - I am a believer almost - just need to grab some and check it out.

Chris

Bob_98SR5

cduff,

great definitely get the zfx so you dont have to buy the Z1 (base coat product). zfx will allow you to put multiple coats on in a single day. also, you can use just about any clay bar. i found that the zaino clay bar was no different than mother's, 3M, etc. clay bar is also called "overspray bar" too.

by far, the z5 swirl remover is the best of all of the zaino products.

bob

Mohamed

You know, I think I've been screwing up the order. Bob do you apply Z5 then Z2 or vice versa? I use Z5 as my final coat, and I think I'm wrong in that sense....stupid me

tulsa_97SR5

you can use what ever order you want, but they say Z2 should always be the last coat.

Bob_98SR5

ah just dug up a pic from the past of that glorious zaino shine! this is on my friend's porsche boxster. we did the full clay, two coats of z5 and a coat of z2. of course we followed up w/ the z7 spray.



bob