After Zaino treatment - Thank you CL
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After Zaino treatment - Thank you CL
Just want to say "thank you" to those who have guided me to car detailing. I never detailed a car before but listened to you and did it on my new RX. Here is how she looks after two layers of clear coat. I washed, clay-barred and applied the clear coat. Thank you!
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Great looking car! Sweat....the greatest investment!
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Zaino is the best stuff out there for both protection and for high gloss.
I have it on both my cars, but I must say the reflectivity on the black car (6 years old - SC430) is striking.
Highly recommended.
I have it on both my cars, but I must say the reflectivity on the black car (6 years old - SC430) is striking.
Highly recommended.
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No question Zaino is great product, but you have to have darker color car to really see the full impact.
Effort to return becomes questionable for silvers/whites.
Salim
Effort to return becomes questionable for silvers/whites.
Salim
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I agree, the full impact of Zaino is more visible on dark colors but it makes my silver and beige colors shine extremely well. The real value is that Zaino has some of the highest levels of UV protection available which is essential on silver paint. I think the effort vs return ratio is excellent. It also outlasts any brand on the market. I usually do 2 to 3 coats in a setting and I'm good for 6 to 9 months. Basically I clay and polish twice a year and maybe add an additional coat of Z2 sometime in between if I get the urge. I still LOVE these products after 6 years of using them.
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I agree that darker colors show the effect more clearly. But Zaino did make a significant change to my silver color. It seems like dirt doesn't stick to it as much. The picture was taken about two weeks after the treatment. The white spots in the back are the images of nearby cars. The car really stands out at night under light. I got addicted to detailing actually. I really enjoy it. In my case, it's well worth the effort.
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WoW.. Never seen anything like that.. It looks brand new. Can I polish Zaino by myself or I have to take it to a shop? If so, where can I buy the products and which one is the best for RX Bamboo color? Any instructions also would be greatly apprecaited.
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For the most part, Zaino products are sold only through the on-line store:
www.zainostore.com
Read everything there; allow for some time as it will take you a while.
You start by taking off the wax (eg: wash with Dawn) because Zaino is a polymer that bonds to the paint. It will not bond to wax. Then you apply Z2. You will want to apply several coats; read about curing times and about bonding on the Zaino pages. Also, the new CS provides for easier application because you do not need to remove it.
The advantage of Zaino, besides the deep shine, is that once applied, it will stay on the car and protect it for six to nines months, unlike wax which is gone in 4 weeks or so. Once you get the initial application on the car, you need only to add a coat or two about twice a year. I do my cars in the spring and in the fall when the weather is nice.
Highly recommended.
www.zainostore.com
Read everything there; allow for some time as it will take you a while.
You start by taking off the wax (eg: wash with Dawn) because Zaino is a polymer that bonds to the paint. It will not bond to wax. Then you apply Z2. You will want to apply several coats; read about curing times and about bonding on the Zaino pages. Also, the new CS provides for easier application because you do not need to remove it.
The advantage of Zaino, besides the deep shine, is that once applied, it will stay on the car and protect it for six to nines months, unlike wax which is gone in 4 weeks or so. Once you get the initial application on the car, you need only to add a coat or two about twice a year. I do my cars in the spring and in the fall when the weather is nice.
Highly recommended.
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I have tried various polymer based waxes (if you can call it a wax !).
Low cost are Nu-finish. 1 application gives you 90% (estimate, not measured) to Zaino outcome and 2nd application takes you almost there [for light color cars].
Zaino takes a minimum of 3 coats [4 to 5 coats preferred .. the initial coats are of different product but final coats are typically the same product]. So the cost outlay is much more ... but you get to use it over time].
The real plus with zaino products is that if it gets into black plastic or rubber, it does not bond with it. [It is a no no with Nu-finish].
There are other alternatives like McGuire [sp?] .. they have come up with a new formulation. Again it gives close to Zaino finish {on metallics and light colors}
By the way we have a dedicated forum on finishing/detailing under special interest groups.
I have one car which is deep in color and I only put Zaino on that one. Great product.
Salim
Low cost are Nu-finish. 1 application gives you 90% (estimate, not measured) to Zaino outcome and 2nd application takes you almost there [for light color cars].
Zaino takes a minimum of 3 coats [4 to 5 coats preferred .. the initial coats are of different product but final coats are typically the same product]. So the cost outlay is much more ... but you get to use it over time].
The real plus with zaino products is that if it gets into black plastic or rubber, it does not bond with it. [It is a no no with Nu-finish].
There are other alternatives like McGuire [sp?] .. they have come up with a new formulation. Again it gives close to Zaino finish {on metallics and light colors}
By the way we have a dedicated forum on finishing/detailing under special interest groups.
I have one car which is deep in color and I only put Zaino on that one. Great product.
Salim
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Wax is fairly soft and sits on top of the paint. It is reflective for a while, but heat melts it off the car. Generally, wax will yellow over time.
A polymer sealant such as Zaino bonds to the paint itself (that's why it is important to get any wax off first; a polymer put on top of wax will come off with the wax) and does not yellow over time. It will remain on the car and offer protection for 6 to 9 months, depending on the conditions of storage.
So, it lasts longer, is optically almost perfect, and is easier to apply (wipe on; let dry, and wipe off; no need to "buff" like wax - and Zaino has a new product that does not even have to be wiped off. A coat of this product (called CS, I think) takes me about 10 minutes.)
On the other hand, it costs more, and the initial application, including the removal of the wax, can take a fair amount of time. This is a one time investment, however, and pays for itself over the years since subsequent applications of a polymer and quick and easy and need to be done infrequently.
Finally, wax is not expensive, and is easy to get, and everybody knows how to do it. It takes some time to read up on and learn how to apply and keep up a polymer finish.
It's not for everyone, but it's worth looking into if you are serious about maintaining the appearance of your car.
A polymer sealant such as Zaino bonds to the paint itself (that's why it is important to get any wax off first; a polymer put on top of wax will come off with the wax) and does not yellow over time. It will remain on the car and offer protection for 6 to 9 months, depending on the conditions of storage.
So, it lasts longer, is optically almost perfect, and is easier to apply (wipe on; let dry, and wipe off; no need to "buff" like wax - and Zaino has a new product that does not even have to be wiped off. A coat of this product (called CS, I think) takes me about 10 minutes.)
On the other hand, it costs more, and the initial application, including the removal of the wax, can take a fair amount of time. This is a one time investment, however, and pays for itself over the years since subsequent applications of a polymer and quick and easy and need to be done infrequently.
Finally, wax is not expensive, and is easy to get, and everybody knows how to do it. It takes some time to read up on and learn how to apply and keep up a polymer finish.
It's not for everyone, but it's worth looking into if you are serious about maintaining the appearance of your car.