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Old 08-27-2015, 01:41 PM
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I used Zaino for the first time at the weekend and I have to say I am very pleased with the result. The car was machine polished a few weeks ago and whilst the paint isn't perfect (16 years old and highish mileage) it was a good base to start. I began with a snow foam then a two bucket wash with Washing up liquid to get rid of all the old wax, this was followed by three coats each of Z2 and Z6 topped off with some Z8.

What a difference it has made, the paint really pops now and I think it is safe to say I am a Zaino convert.






Old 08-27-2015, 03:09 PM
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HHhhhhell yeeeeah
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By hand or orbital? What pad?
Old 08-27-2015, 03:19 PM
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The machine polish wasn't done by me so I don't know what pad was used, everything else was by hand.
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Very nice. There are a lot of good products out there but I don't feel the need to try anything other than Zaino right now. I'm more than happy with the results.
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Originally Posted by SmokinZ51
Very nice. There are a lot of good products out there but I don't feel the need to try anything other than Zaino right now. I'm more than happy with the results.
I agree, I have quite a few polishes, glazes and waxes but Zaino has given me the best results as I was after the 'wet' look. It has the added bonus of being incredibly easy to use and because not much is used it will last for a considerable time.
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enjoy beautiful ride adn you will find Zaino repels dust. Dont know how but it does
Old 08-28-2015, 11:31 PM
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Welcome to Zaino Nation (should I trademark that? ). It looks great!
Old 08-29-2015, 02:29 AM
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Looks great!!
As a professional detailer I have yet to find any product that matches the shine and durability.
There are a lot of naysayers here, but when you make a living detailing cars, you have to be over and above your competition and Zaino makes gets us there.
Due to our reputation we get a lot of free products, I have yet to find one that matches what we get with Zaino.
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Looks great I've been using Zaino for years and love it. Try the Clear Sealant with a Z8 finish. It looks wet and feels slippery.
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Originally Posted by capevettes
Looks great I've been using Zaino for years and love it. Try the Clear Sealant with a Z8 finish. It looks wet and feels slippery.
Thanks, I'll try that!
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nice job
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I gave Zaino a try back in 2002 on a black Suburban and was instantly sold on it. It's hard to beat it's shine and durability.

It looks like you did an awesome job on your car. Welcome to the club.
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Looks great. I have been using Zaino for 8 years and am more than happy. Black 04 Z06 that shines like new.
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Looks great.
I "Z'd" my mini van and the wife's Lexus with AIO with my Griots cordless polisher. It does not get any easier!
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She looks real good!

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