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Old 10-19-2016, 11:55 AM
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Anyone like this product?I have used it on two of my vettes,monterey red,shark grey.Same results with both,lots of streaks.Mostly comes out with Z 8 on the grey.
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Are you referring to Z2 polish for clear coated paints? Its my favorite.
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No.Its a clear seal that goes over z 2
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Clear seal from Zaino can be used alone, if you're getting any streaks it's because it's interacting with something that's already on the paint that shouldn't be. I would try to Dawn wash the car, apply zaino (Or any finishing polish) then the clear seal.

The clear seals all definitely react to previous use of REJEX if it's still there.

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As with any Zaino product, less is better. Be sure you're not putting down too much.
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If you never heard of this before - use the Clear the WolfDog method. Only need to do it once though. Results are indeed amazing.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-step-in.html
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I used it on my Monterey Red C6 and my White C7 and it works great. The only reason you have streaks is you're putting it on too heavily. Plus it lasts several months. It's Zaino product CS.



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Originally Posted by Glen e
Clear seal from Zaino can be used alone, if you're getting any streaks it's because it's interacting with something that's already on the paint that shouldn't be. I would try to Dawn wash the car, apply zaino (Or any finishing polish) then the clear seal.

The clear seals all definitely react to previous use of REJEX if it's still there.
Only thing on the car is Z2 and Z6
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I had good luck with it , layered on top of ZAIO. I have since used Ultima's version of the product which I like better.
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I use it in between coats of AOI or Z5 which I add bimonthly.
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Zaino - I just had to chime in. I used it on a Basalt Black Cayman and could never get it right (meaning no streaks). So I called Zaino and the gentleman (I use the term loosely) proceeds to rake me about using too much and "you guys dont listen", etc. Between that, um, customer service and mixing the Z2, waiting to cure, blah, blah, I hit the eject button on Zaino.

I currently use Blackfire polish. Easy, no mixing accelerators, no streaks, good longevity.
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Just an observation. If you guys are going through all of the trouble of applying this product, yet it only lasts a few months, why not do a ceramic coating such as Pinnacle or Opticoat that lasts 2 or 3 yrs?
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I've been debating ceramic. I haven't done anything yet because my car is only a few months old. I've Z2'd my previous three cars and it lasts a few years easy. Making the decision that much tougher.
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I've been debating ceramic. I haven't done anything yet because my car is only a few months old. I've Z2'd my previous three cars and it lasts a few years easy. Making the decision that much tougher.
I have shown my Camaro for years, have a good understanding of paint condition and detail, have a good idea of what judges at shows look for.

To be honest, I initially thought the ceramic craze was BS. Applied the Pinnacle BL coating to my new Stingray a few weeks ago and was blown away. Didn't think brand new factory black could look any better, but I was wrong. And brake dust/bugs just fall off with a simple spray of water. Again, I'm not trying to hijack the Zaino thread, I'm not being compensated for selling you guys on ceramics, just saying with all the labor people seem to describe here, you can go ceramic and not worry for years
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Originally Posted by fun ticket
Zaino - I just had to chime in. I used it on a Basalt Black Cayman and could never get it right (meaning no streaks). So I called Zaino and the gentleman (I use the term loosely) proceeds to rake me about using too much and "you guys dont listen", etc. Between that, um, customer service and mixing the Z2, waiting to cure, blah, blah, I hit the eject button on Zaino.

I currently use Blackfire polish. Easy, no mixing accelerators, no streaks, good longevity.
Absolutely...The blackfire and the Ultima products are far easier than zaino and just as durable.
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It is still a work in progress for me to not have a streak after using the clear seal and this is over the Zaino AIO. I have tried going as less as I thought was needed but as of yet I still end up with some streaks.

So far I let it dry over night and go to the car wash the next day for a quick rinse and then dry off with a microfiber towel which removes all the streaks, leaving me with a nice deep shine.

Do I like the product? Yes, I am impressed with the finish it gives on the LBR and as soon as I perfect the application, I'm sure I will like it even more.
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Used Zaino on my yellow C5 for over 10 years and never a streak or other problem.
Not the case with my Shark Gray C7. Both Z2 & the new initial stuff streaks & is nearly impossible to get off cleanly. Using the Final Solution Sealer does the job. Should not have to use it this way.
Puzzled & may have to abandon Zaino for what???
Use Barrett Jackson synthetic polish on my yellow Mustang with perfect results.

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No problem with my Monterey Red C6 or my Arctic White C7 with Zaino. Used Z5 on the C6 & I use Z2 on the C7. I just finished today using Z5 on my sister-in-law's 2014 Midnight Blue Metallic Camaro. No streaks and it looks great. I for one have no idea why you guys are streaking? Must be something else on your cars.
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I have used Zaino, though I'm not a fanatic. With ClearSeal you are supposed to just spray it on. No rubbing. I've never had streaks. I consider it an "extra" in the Zaino system.
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Originally Posted by jpbls
Anyone like this product?I have used it on two of my vettes,monterey red,shark grey.Same results with both,lots of streaks.Mostly comes out with Z 8 on the grey.
You're putting on two much! Have used CS over Z-5 for three years.

Sal at Zaino sad that is a good way to use the product. No need to mix anything with the Z-5, the CS applied right over it sets the polish.

As with all Zaino products it's hard to describe how little you have to use. Just follow the recommendation. Whatever you used cut it in half!!

My C7 is 3 years old and I do use CS directly on my wheels and side skirts. Great product.

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