http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

Guy at work recommended this company products for my detailing needs. He loves it and use it on his 911 and G35. Anybody familiar with these products.. maybe used it on their Crossfire?

'04 Shappire Silver Blue Metallic Coupe LTD
Brother Serving 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Echo Company Camp Falluja, Iraq

 

... but can be pricey. I have used it on the Saab and am very happy. I plan on doing my Sapphire Silver coupe with Zaino soon. As the finish is still real nice, the Z-2 will do a great job. The saab needed the swirl remover, then the Z-5 (which helps conceal imperfections.) But you must wash with blue Dawn to remove all the old wax, then clay bar the car prior to any Zaino.

Put your hand in a sandwich baggie and lightly run your fingertips over your paint. It will feel like sandpaper. Then do it again after the clay bar treatment and you will be amazed how much smoother your paint is.

 

I've used Ziano Bros products for 4+ years on all of my cars/SUV's. Typically, if the paint has been exposed to the elements a bit, I would start out with the Clay-bar (using Z-6 as the lubricant) and then the Z-2 Polish with ZFX cure-aid. I use the Z-6 (I think it is just as good as the more expensive Z-8 product) to touch it up (weekly) and remove water spots (it works very well on my boat too). I re-apply Z-2/ZFX every 3-6 months (depending on the car).

Just recently, I tried their Z-CS on my Black Navigator and was shock how easy it was to apply and what a brilliant finish it left. I will apply this to my X-Fire next month. I think the best part about Z-CS is that there is NO residue, you can apply it freely without having to worry about getting the residue out of the small cracks & crevices. ZFX is similar, but does have a slight residue that needs to be wiped/buffed off.

I've also used their AIO product on my old Jeep (1995) and it did a great job cleaning the surface and leaving an excellent shine. Lastly, I use their Z-16 tire-dressing and find that it holds up better than Armor-All.

Prior to getting hooked on Ziano, I used the 3-Step Mothers products - and was always happy with the results. My friend uses Mother's products and his XFire looks GREAT. Mothers offers the Carnuba wax product - and some folks swear by it. I guess the key is to pick a good product-line, follow the application instructions and keep your car polished!

Cheers.

 

I use Z2 + ZFX & the Z7 wash. It gives an amazing shine and requires surprisingly little elbow grease to apply and remove. A little goes a long way too. My last bottle of Z2 lasted almost an entire year. Its a little pricier, but IMHO its well worth it.

I tried the Leather in a Bottle on the seats as well. It does a good job of cleaning & conditioning the seats but doesn't quite smell like leather to me. I'm up in the air whether I'm going to get another bottle of it when I run out.

 

Have used Zaino products for the past 3 years and IMHO they are fantastic for ease of use and longevity. Prior I used Zymol products - looked good (maybe even a little deeper shine than Zaino) but did not have the long lasting shine and protection - water beading of the Zaino.

 

Zaino is great! It's all I used on my vettes (and now crossfire). The more coats you put on the better the shine. It is a little pricey, but at least they do on-line ordering now. I remember when it was a little more of a pain to order.

 

Zaino is what I use as well... Z2 or Z5 with ZFX provides a Long Lasting Shine!

However I've had a problem using their Grand Finale Spray Seal. It could be my application of the product but I've tried several methods and usually get a haze that must be removed with the Gloss Enhancer, so I've steered away from it.

I use AutoGlym to clean the Engine compartment, and the Sonus "Trim and Motor" Kote to enhance the rubber, (not plastic) which gives a new car waxy look in the engine area.

To enhance the trim and rubber I use first use Mequiars Exterior Trim Detailer Spray to clean the surface then I use Sonus "Total Eclipse" to give a nice beautiful shine.

For my tires I use Mequiars High Gloss Gel, which really gives a long lasting moderate shine (and smells like grapes).

As you can see, I've collected a few different products that I like from different vendors; as I'm sure you will too! The trick is to find the right combination that you feel comfortable with, and go with it.

Just my 2 Cents worth!

Good Luck,
XFH

 

If you get the chance, try Poorboy's Trim Restorer. It was a recommendation on the Saab forum I frequent. So I bought it online and I love it. One wipe and the white cast on the xfire side window trim went black and stayed that way. I use it on all the black plastic in the Saab.

 

There are a lot of great wax products on the market, I've used Zaino for the past 6 years and its one of the best polish products I've ever used. Now if they could only find the T shirt I ordered.

Pat