well i was wondering what i should get for beginners with Zaino. What technique do you guys use in applying? Do you guys hand buff? How long does it take for first timers. Give me the basic need to knows about Zaino. Help will be appreciated thanks.

 

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It's called "The Siz-earch" button.

 

Thanks for the plug JCZ

Zya: The bare bones minimum would be a bottle each of the Z-2, Z-5, and Z-6. It would be nice to also get the ZFX accelerator to lessen your curing time. The Z-7 car wash is very nice but not absolutely necessary, same with the Z-16 tire dressing. I would also recommend claying the car first but you don't need to get the Zaino clay. Any detailing clay is fine I'm sure.

Go to www.zainobros.com for all your Zaino needs.

 

Having just done the initial cycle of the protocol, I used Z10 to clean (not necessary but is a v good product) then Z2 followed by Z5. Didn't clay first as it is brand new and v few kilometres, but I did buy the clay bar for next major polish. I intend to do a couple more cycles to really build a gloss.
Ordered the gloss enhancer, but it arrived empty, having opened and emptied itself throughout the shipping carton. Neither the dealer (Singapore based) nor Zaino Bros Customer Service want to know, but the as the top was right off I suspect dealer prep. Dealer did offer to replace with next shipment but at $35 delivery paid by me it will not be for many months.
Hope you guys have more luck with customer service issues.

 

I was in your shoes a few months ago.

Here is what I did:

1 Wash with Dawn
2 Dry
3 Clay bar with Zaino lube
4 Wash with Zaino wash
5 Dry
6 Mix ZFX with Z2 (filled Z2 to about half the little ZFX bottle supplied with 5-7 drops of ZFX)
7 Applied Z2 with Zaino applicator
8 Let dry about 30 minutes
9 Take off with 100% cotton terry cloth towel
10 Apply Z6, take off with 100% cotton towel

Repeat steps 6 through 10 as many times as you want. Me, so far 4 times.

This picture probably look bad because it was taken with film then scanned in on a scanner...

Richard