Curious to see if anyone knows how long of a shelf life zaino can have? For instance, if i bought some wax products like Z2/ZFX, wax the car in the early fall and not wax again until next spring, summer etc... will the products hold up sitting around for a year or two?

 

Good question. I do the same. I bought mine in Sept-oct 2003. Only put on 4 coats since (fall-spring-fall-spring) since... It was still good a year and a half later but don't know for how long.

 

For me it only last a month or two....



... but then, I'm doing two cars regularly and another occasionally. Then I did my inlaw's last month...

damn. I'm a Zaino-holic.

 

From the www.zainobros.com website:

Q: What is the usable shelf life of Zaino products?

A: A 70° room temperature is best for the longevity of Zaino products. Due to the optical additives used, extreme heat or cold can result in a decrease in gloss-enhancing properties.

When stored at average room temperature between 65° and 75° degrees, shelf life is as follows:

Z-PC 3+ years
Z-1 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-2 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-3 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-6 5+ years
Z-7 5+ years
Z-8 5+ years
Z-9 5+ years
Z-10 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results, keep tightly capped, avoiding moisture. Use before 18 months.