Jimnc

Any thoughts on using Zaino AIO on Xpel Ultimate? Local detail shop says it will be fine but I'm concerned that AIO has a mild abrasive in it that might scratch the film.

John Ulrich

No problems with AIO on my Xpel or Ventureshield......and that's using a Flex

Street Rat

I use a buffer with something as aggressive as Megs 105. Sometimes the darn bug guts just embed themselves into the film. I will then follow with some Megs 205 and finally some Zaino Z-2. No problems here. Works great. Same treatment for yellowing C6 headlight lenses.

duckvett

I recommend that you contact Xpel directly and ask them this question.

Jimnc

I did and also contacted Zaino:

From Xpel: "I can't find an MSDS sheet for the Z-AIO, but if it contains any petroleum distillates, naphtha or kerosine you should avoid using. Ask your detailed if he has good results with Z-AIO, sorry i can't be more help. If it does contain an mild abrasive id be very cautious."

From Sal Zaino: "Zaino Z-2. Z-5, Z-6, Z-8, Z-CS is excellent on all clear bra films... Z-AIO is only used if the bra has micro-marring and fine scratches."

Not really a clear "no don't do it" or "yes it will be fine"

Jimnc

Followup from Sal Zaino: "Just to clarify... about Z-AIO use on clear bras.. I use Z-AIO all the time on my clear bra's.
But it is not really necessary on clear bra's.. "

That's what I was looking for.

capevettes

I use the Zaino Clear sealant on my clear bra. Occasional QD's with Z6 or Z8 seem to keep it looking fine.

Grzldvt1

In my shop we use AIO all the time to clean up Clear Bra's. Doesn't make any difference whether it is Xpel or 3M. But we had a car in with an Xpel Clear Bra with some serious scratches. We used AIO with an HD/Porter Cable(although we no longer use PC, they have gone form excellent to total pieces of crap) on 3 and it did an exceptional job of cleaning it up. I thought the customer was going to have to change their pants they were so excited.

Red89gt

Use the xpel brand sealant and call it a day?

Jimnc

Update. The AIO did a nice job on the Xpel. No scratches and looks very clean. I generally detail myself but I had a car show and was running short of time. Going forward I will use the Xpel cleaner and sealant.

Red89gt

Glad it worked out, Ziano makes a great product no doubt.
The xpel sealant I have been very happy with, like all the others a thin coat is all that is needed and it seems pretty durable.