HondaGal

Suggestions For Beginners/Occasional Washers/Waxers

Z1 Polish Lok or ZFX accelerant
You need one of these - it is the base for the "system". Get ZFX if you intend to do multiple coats at a time - for the deeper shine - or if you are planning on using Zaino in a cold or very humid climate
Z2 Clear coat Polish (you can swap Z2 for Z5 if you want to save $; see next)
Z5 Swirl Remover & Polish (especially if you have a dark car; you can sub Z5 for Z2 if you want to save $)
Z6 Gloss Enhancer & Quick Detail Spray
Z7 Car Wash

Suggestions For Enthusiasts
* all of the above, plus:
Z18 Clay bar (prep for the whole deal)
Z16 Tire Gloss (good on tires and on flat black exterior trim)

Sal from Zaino recommends:
For beginners, I recommend getting one each of either Z-1 Polish Lok or the New ZFX accelerator, Z-2 Show Car Polish (Z-3 if you don't have a clear-coated finish), Z-5 for Swirls, Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray and Z-18 ClayBar. If you're a first timer and prefer to order a different combination just be sure to get Z-1 or the new ZFX. It is necessary before applying any of the Zaino
polishes.

Quantity Tips
If you're inclined to order multiple quantities, keep in mind you'll use 2x to 3x more Z6 and Z7 than anything else. Don

Draff1

What is the general consensus on Zaino Bro's stuff?
Seems like a lot of work for average results.

Scuba Driver

In my opinion nothing could be further from the truth. The investment of time and effort is upfront, but maintenance is pretty darn easy. As for the results, it is FAR better than "average". I have never seen any product give as deep a wet look as Zaino.

my $0.02. I've put it on several cars now and wouldn't use anything else. One thing for sure, DON'T skip the claybar step!

mikes2k

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scuba Driver
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In my opinion nothing could be further from the truth.

excia

Regarding the "don't skip the clay bar step," washing wish Dawn won't do it?

xviper

The clay, apparently, will make a real difference in how clean and smooth your paint is prior to putting on the Zaino polish. Of course, this is an individual choice that not all users will pick. I didn't but those who do use the clay, swear by it. The dawn removes all old wax and much of the dirt and debris. The clay bar takes out almost all of the remaining contaminants that is unavoidably imbedded in the paint.

PWRMKR

One thing you might want to do is,

After the dawn, claybar, rewash thing...do some paint touch-up .
This is the best time. The finish has no wax, grease, or other problems that might interfere with adhesion. You have looked over the whole car. You now know where touch-up areas are.
Get Some

HondaGal

WHERE TO GET ZAINO
(distributor list)

This list is not official, as zainobros did not want to provide us with a list. So, we are going to try and compile our own the best we can.

Please post the distributors name, and contact number or email.
wanabe will keep this thread compiled and clean.


USA

Distributor in Seattle, WA
Duane Lodell
206-579-4180
email: dwlodell@qwest.net


Distributor in Raleigh, NC
Ken Stark
2615 Barwick Dr.
919-616-2731
email: starkken@mindspring.com


Distributor in Charlotte, NC
Steve Treece
Carolina Shine
(704)759-0142
email: cashine@juno.com


Shore Motorsports
6770 Rt 9 south
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-7997


Carl Voellm
Huntingdon Valley, PA
(215) 938-0991
Email: carl@hcvind.com


THE GLOSS BOSS
3953 Towhess Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46237
317-859-8449

Joie Yuen
Aiea, HI 96701
808-487-7467
Email: aejj@aloha.net

Southern California
Robyn & Ira Emus
www.lazaino.com
cell is 310 722-1449
fax is 310 694-0123
phone 310-478-4092

Northern California
Steve Paski
(408) 629-4931
http://www.sjzaino.com
https://www.ultramicrofiber.com

Chip (Vrm Vrm - name on this forum)
www.sportscarcare.com



CANADA

Mike Adams
Crown Auto Emporium
325 Eramosa Rd.
Guelph, Ontario N1E 2N1
(519)763-8473
Email: mike@zaino.ca






INTERNATIONAL

Alex Terzic
Bad Kissinger, Germany
+49 971 61817
http://www.viper-lifestyle.de
Email: alexander.terzic@t-online.de

CAZ Comp
Chandra Kumar
Singapore, 34913
65-285-1778
Email: zymga@singnet.com.sg

U.K. Distributor:
https://vault1.secured-url.com/car/products...1&PARTNER=s2kuk

wanabe

also if you know of a change in distributors, please pm me so i can modify this list.

Beave0101

so just to verify, is the ZFX Accelerator a 100% replacement for the Z1?

as in, replace every time "Z1" is used, and ZFX works the same way ?