Using wax after Zaino application
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Using wax after Zaino application
Have any of you used a wax on top of a zaino application. I have used zaino on all my other vehicles and had nothing but positive results. However I applied a coat or two to my 04 TL NBP and I am able to see numerous very fin scratches. Any thoughts ?
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NBP is very difficult to keep swirl marks down. I don't think Zaino is designed to have wax applied over the top...as a matter of fact, Sal Zaino says not to do it. Try using the Zaino swirl remover before putting the final coat on the finish. I had a '02 TL-S in NBP, and I was never able to totally remove the swirl marks, but there is no color that's as shiny IMHO, a really awesome color but lots of work keeping it looking nice. Give Sal Zaino a call, he's usually available and very helpfull regarding use of his products...good luck!!
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Yes Zaino can be topped with a carnauba. HOWEVER, when you go to apply the next coat of Zaino, you'll have to strip the carnauba. Zaino, being a polymer, won't bond to carnauba. If you wait a few weeks in the LA sun, the carnauba will be gone anyway.
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You can top zaino with a carnuba. Other synthetic waxs or carnubas with lots of additives will not stick at all. But ... even the carnuba (P21, Blitz, zymol, or other whole carnuba) will not stick well to the Zaino. It will last a few weeks at best. If you want a synth with a topper, Klass and Einznett glanz are better choices than Zaino. IRT fine scratches called swirls, try a Random Orbital Buffer for prep with some Einzett polishes (they are real abrasive polishes not like zaino) then apply 2 coats of Z5 then Z2. There are a few detailing forums that cover this well try roadfly, it has some good tutorials.
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PS Sal Zaino will tell you it is a waste of time as it does not adhere too well and will not last.
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PS Sal Zaino will tell you it is a waste of time as it does not adhere too well and will not last.
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Awesome... Thanks for everyones help.... I know you are never gonna be able to remove all swirl marks, but you never know what little tricks people have... And I LOVE my NBP, It is just a lot of work to keep up with.
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Carnuba over Zaino
Originally Posted by groebuck
any carnuba will only last a few weeks - zaino or not.
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