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Old 06-22-2016, 06:59 PM
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Hi guys
Any one use the zaino z cs clear
Like to know how it is.

thanks Mike
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It shines
It lasts
It is stupid easy to apply (go on youtube and watch the video)
I'm sure there are better products, but I haven't used them yet.

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Z-5, z-2, z-cs
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I'm a huge fan of optiseal but that's just me.
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Originally Posted by mjfox
Hi guys
Any one use the zaino z cs clear
Like to know how it is.

thanks Mike
It works well as a final top coat over a base of Z-2, but you may need to follow the Z-CS with a wipe down of Z-6 detail spray or Z-8 spray seal. Although the instructions say it will dry streak-free, I have never been able to achieve that result.

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I prefer to use Chadwicks Triple Play. Super easy to put on, and no more washing and drying your car first. (I know, it is weird at first) I am a former Z user, but have switched to Chadwicks and love it.
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I use it and like it. If it streaks you're using too much. There is another company that makes a similar product but less expensive. I haven't used it personally but one guy over in car care (Rohnk?) gave it positive reviews. Do a search for ZCS over there and you should find it.
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I prefer to use Chadwicks Triple Play. Super easy to put on, and no more washing and drying your car first. (I know, it is weird at first) I am a former Z user, but have switched to Chadwicks and love it.
i tried his triple play system last year. The only product that I would buy again is the tiring dressing. The clay thing is a cheap imitation, the real thing works better. The wash and shine product is expensive and to be honest doesn't look any better than the ultima waterless car wash is $20 and makes probably 25 bottles

https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Waterl...waterless+wash

When you spray this over the top it gives a shine far superior

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G175...mate+spray+wax
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I used to use the Z-CS on the Vettes but stopped in favor of coatings which will last longer.

I continue to use Z-CS without any other products on a 1995 Ford F150 that I take a DA polisher to on occasion. Just hit it with a polisher using a medium-abrasive polish and then apply Z-CS and done with it. Always get compliments on that truck.
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Originally Posted by mjfox
Hi guys
Any one use the zaino z cs clear
Like to know how it is.

thanks Mike
I used it once...the remaining amount is still sitting on my shelf in the garage. I wasn't impressed at all. Zaino's products are usually pretty good.
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Originally Posted by BIGMAC
It works well as a final top coat over a base of Z-2, but you may need to follow the Z-CS with a wipe down of Z-6 detail spray or Z-8 spray seal. Although the instructions say it will dry streak-free, I have never been able to achieve that result.

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I thought ZCS was the last coat above all other Zaino types of coatings as a sealant?
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Originally Posted by BIGMAC
It works well as a final top coat over a base of Z-2, but you may need to follow the Z-CS with a wipe down of Z-6 detail spray or Z-8 spray seal. Although the instructions say it will dry streak-free, I have never been able to achieve that result.

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I always get streaks until I wipe it down with Z-6. Then is shines. Not sure it is worth the money.
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested
I always get streaks until I wipe it down with Z-6. Then is shines. Not sure it is worth the money.
I thought you got more protection out of ZCS by doing it last as it says to spray on and leave it. ZCS is $30.00 not worth it?
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I use it or Optiseal. I like Z-CS better though. The shine is a little better.

If you're getting streaks, your using too much. Basically 2 spritz to prime an applicator pad and one per panel is all you need, your first panel should be the hood.

Then Z6 for maintenance or Z8. A lot of people say they don't see the difference with Z8, but I can, and I've had compliments after using Z8. So i'll use it once in a while. It deepens the shine.

I think if you are going through a full Zaino process, the Z8 won't make a difference, but if you're like me, I polish once or twice a year and then Z-CS and Z6 or Z8, it makes a big difference.

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I switched to Blackfire Crystal Seal; similar product and almost no streaking. AutoGeek has it on sale occasionally.
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I used to be a Zainoholic, then I found better, then I found better and cheaper, then I found better, cheaper, easier to apply and maintain.......Zaino....
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I have and was surprised how nice and easy it is. I've used all their products since I heard about it on the forum. You can't beat the deep look but follow the directions more coats the better. Each coat you will notice a deeper shine.
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Originally Posted by CriticalmassGT
I use it or Optiseal. I like Z-CS better though. The shine is a little better.

If you're getting streaks, your using too much. Basically 2 spritz to prime an applicator pad and one per panel is all you need, your first panel should be the hood.

Then Z6 for maintenance or Z8. A lot of people say they don't see the difference with Z8, but I can, and I've had compliments after using Z8. So i'll use it once in a while. It deepens the shine.

I think if you are going through a full Zaino process, the Z8 won't make a difference, but if you're like me, I polish once or twice a year and then Z-CS and Z6 or Z8, it makes a big difference.
I did get some streaking using ZCS as the final coat. So now I guess tommorrow morning I will top it off with Z-8 afterall.
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Originally Posted by LS WON
I did get some streaking using ZCS as the final coat. So now I guess tommorrow morning I will top it off with Z-8 afterall.
Anyone who has been able to apply Z-CS thin enough to dry/cure without streaking is a better person than I . However, I don't mind the Z-8 wipedown and I am very pleased with the results.

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Originally Posted by LS WON
I thought you got more protection out of ZCS by doing it last as it says to spray on and leave it. ZCS is $30.00 not worth it?
I would love to put it on last but it streaks no matter how little I put on. So I have no choice but to wipe the car down with Z-6 to remove the streaking. The car glows if i use Z-6 or ZCS so spending an extra $30 for ZCS seems like a waste to me.


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