TMLInfinity

Hello,

I just got my Zaino starter kit.

This is the process I went through:

1. Wash with Dawn.
2. Clay with Z18. (With lubrication using some Z7 mixed with water)
3. Wash with Z7
4. Dry and then apply Z5 with ZFX
5. Z6
5. Z5
6. Z6
7. Z2
8. Z6

I have an 06 TL Royal Blue Pearl. Due to my inexperience in washing cars, it took me a good 9 hours...

Claying and Polishing took the longest naturally.

Anyways, for all you who use Zaino, how many times do you perform this Zaino process each year?

Some have told me they do it in early spring and also in the fall just before Winter.

That sounds like waxing twice a year. Is that typical?

Thanks.

Yakuza70

I apply Zaino Z5 about twice a year as needed. After every wash, I use Z6 or Z8 to help maintain the shine.

Just recently, I washed, clayed, polished, two layers of Z5 pro, Clear seal, Z8. I'm curious to see how long it will last with washing once a week with a Z8 wipe down.

paradigm

the shine and protection will last indefinitely if you are using Z8 weekly.

realistically, using Z2/Z5 two or three times per year is plenty. maintaining as said above will keep everything in check as long as you have the vehicle. Z8 once per month is probably plenty...it is a very durable, lasting product in its own right.

Yakuza70

That's what I was thinking: with Z8 the protection should last a very long time. I park my car outside frequently so my paint collects contaminants quickly. I can feel the roughness on the paint surface come back within a month. I know the coats of Zaino are still there but I like my finish to be smooth as glass too so I'll clay the rough parts (usually the roof, hood, and trunk). Since claying removes some of the Zaino, I have to reapply a coat of Z5 pro after claying. Because of this, I've never known how long Zaino truly lasts from personal experience as I'll reapply Z5pro every few months on the clayed parts.

paradigm

true....you'll need to reapply more often due to the claying. i'm fortunate that i park in a garage at home...and also underground parking at work.

TMLInfinity

How much better is Z8 over Z6?

Is Z8 complimentary to Z6 or replacement?

Also what is Z8 again?

Yakuza70

Z6 is a quick detailer wipe. It's used mainly after a wash to maintain the Zaino shine and between layers of Z2 pro and Z5 pro. It's very good.

Z8 is a spray sealant but similar in use to Z6 as you can use it just like Z6. I think it gives a much better shine than Z6 and has pretty good durability for a spray sealant. The downside is that it's more expensive.

Z6: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=9

Z8: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=11

SteveP66

It's catchy isn't it..........


I love Zaino - I have done my TL about 3 times now.