I realize from reading the boards that a lot of people really love Zaino - I can't argue that the end results look fantastic.

Before I take the plunge, wondering if anyone knows the history on Zaino products (how long have they been around) and if the products are "safe" for the TL's finish, according to the experts.

Thanks!

CF

 

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RB

 

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Zaino is very safe, and will provide a good level of protection that will last much longer than wax.

 

I should be taking delivery of my NBP toward the end of Jan. Unfortunately living in MA, I will be in the middle of snow/sand/salt. Does it make sense to use wax until the Spring? Should I use the Zaino right away? Years ago when I was in college, I worked a couple of Summers in a GM assembly plant. I attended a few quality audit meetings and we were told that you should never wax a car for at least 60 days while the paint is still curing. Perhaps paint technology has change or was it possibly a GM issue? Any thoughts??

 

1. Zaino Brothers have been producing car polish products for nearly 30 years, I think. My friends have been using it for 5 years, and me for 4. It is AWESOME. I could NEVER go back to wax.

2. DO IT NOW- there is no reason to wait. The longer you wait, the more damaged your paint will get before you get around to Zainoing it.

The old story about waiting before waxing is from the ancient days of enamel paint on cars that DID take weeks or longer to cure. Today's cars are laquered and baked and fully cured in hours.

 

Thought I would share s response to a simple question I asked the manufacturer :

"Hi
I’ve read great things about your products and look forward to trying them out on my new car. I would be pleased to know your suggestions on whether its okay to use a car wash (touchless or otherwise to get rid of snow and salt) after having applied Zaino products?



Thanks "

Reply:

"Car washes are bad in general, even touchless washes use recycled water. But you got to do what you got to do. Car washes will not hurt Zaino. Just Z-6 after you wash
and dry your car. You'll be fine... "

 

So pretend i know nothing about the actual benefits of Zaino (actually i don't) in short why is it better than wax? how long does it take to apply and in the course of a year, typically how many other times do you need to apply it? what is a ball park price to apply the required steps to a new car?

 

I know this will sound like a cop out, but those of us who use and like Zaino get asked these type of questions 10 times a week, and it gets old always answering with great detail. This is not a shot across your bow, just letting you know that it has been asked and answered thousands of times before.

The easy answer is that it looks great, and when you see a car that has it on, you know you want your car to look like that way as well.

It has advantages over wax in that it lasts 10 times longer, and more of a reflective shine. Depending on the cars paint color, some waxes have a little bit of a "richer or deeper" look, but no where near as perfect mirror like look. As to it's ease of application, it is very easy, but the first time you do it, it involves a lot of prep work to get it just right. After that, it will take less time to apply than wax, and it will last up to six months.

I hope this short answer was ok because it is too early in the morning for a long one.

 

Z Factor

Thanks for the info. I will do a search for more info. Any idea on the cost?

 

Your welcome

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