Okay - Based on the testimonials I've read and the pictures various users have posted, I'm sold on the "Zaino process". I've gone to the Zaino web site and see that they have over a dozen products!
I've ordered the Nighthawk Black Pearl(due to dealer at end of month) so my question to the folks that have used the products/process - which ones do I need?? Should I just order the kit or are there products not included in the kit, I shouldn't do without? I'm primarily concerned with the paint, but if the glass polish and tire gloss are something special, I will try them. Any special techniques that anyone has found works well or things that I should try to avoid, would be appreicated!!

Thanks in advance for you thoughts/advice,

Rob

 

Zaino is known for it's exterior car body products. I'd recommend buying Z2, Z5, Z6, Z7 and ZFX. These are the clear coat polish, swirl marks remover, between coats polish, car wash and the activator to make the process take less time. You'll also need to buy some special cotton towels on your own.

The clay bar they sell is a bit small and this can be purchased at any automotive store. I don't think their tire/wheel cleaner and glass, leather and dash cleaner are superior to others.

I am sold on the first grouping of products I mentioned. Once you follow all the rules at www.zainostore.com you'll be very happy with the way the car looks. I've never seen a shinier car anywhere outside of a showroom- my own that is. The dirt doesn't seem to grab onto the car finish as much either. The reapplication takes a much shorter period of time also.

 

Any plans on trying to organize a group purchace of Zaino products in the near future to try and get a price break on the stuff?

 

They don't do that, nor do they have sales

As to the Z5, you wont need it for your new TL as it shouldn't have any scratches in it, but if you order the kit, it comes with it. However, if you have another car with swirls, it can be put to good use on it.

 

Ditto for Gregory 28's comments, except that I like the Zaino tire treatment. It is not sticky, so dirt doesn't build up. You can wash the tires when you do the wheels, and they stay clean and black for a long time.

Your car will look absolutely incredible with Zaino - wait till you get the 3rd or 4th coat on - you won't believe your eyes.

 

Here is my silver tsx with 4 coats of Z2 and 2 coats of Z5 (+ZFX). When I picked up my tsx, it was in terrible condition. The Zaino really helped.

I reccomend spraying the car with Z6 after every wash, and in between every coat of polish. It doesn't hurt to spray the applicator first, either.

If you car has any window spots, like mine did the Z-12 really works. It will also strip off any rain-x, etc.

 

One more.

 

You may want to edit out those license plate numbers...

 

I've seen a lot of people doing that - Why?

 

Z2 works great on glass too. Just make sure the glass is clean first.
I notice that Z5 gives my color a richer look.

 

NBP04TL4ME,

Order the show car kit. Comes with everything. Here is my NBP after 3 coats.