There are so many posts about Zaino on this site, that I'm having a hard time finding a consise setof directions for the best (and I know that's subjective) way to apply the various zaino products.

I bought my ZR about a month ago, and have been washing & waxing with Mcguires based on a recommendation from a co-worker. But after reading the many accolades for Zaino on this site, I decided to take the plunge.

Could someone please post some consise directions for a lowly zaino apprentice?

I've ordered the Zaino Bros' Total Protection Show Car Kit
which includes:
ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive
Z-2™ Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5™ Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6™ Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
Z-7™ Show Car Wash
Z-18™ ClayBar
& TWO Zaino Bros' Custom Polish Applicator

Also, if you could include your thoughts about the best drying/buffing cloths (preferribly something I can buy at Pep Boys or Advanced Auto cause I don't want to wait for an internet order to arrive ), are the Zaino applicators any good, best way to apply each of the waxes, etc,.

Oh yea, I read something in an earlier post about applying something to the windows.. and I've got dealer installed M3 clear plastic coating on the splash guards in front of the rear tires.. Do I need to handle these differently?


Many Thanks in advance!

 

I like to think my how-to is clear and concise:

http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/howto/zaino.asp

The normal auto stores won't carry premium supplies because they can't make the margin. For example, they charge $4.99 for a tire brush that I can buy wholesale for $1.70. If you extend that margin out to, for example, the Big Blue drying towel, they'd have to charge $36+!

Try the DF towel applicator and towels - they are REALLY great! The nice thing about the applicator is that you can take the sponge out and wash the cloth separately - greatly extending the life.

Towels and stuff

 

The best stuff for windows is RejeX or Diamondite if you're looking for protection and/or keeping them clean. The Diamondite Shield (part of the kit) promises to provide extra protection against chips, etc. I can't prove it works, but I can't prove it can't. I can say that it does enhance the optics of the front windshield. The RejeX can be used on the whole car to help keep dirt and crud from sticking. Check out the Car and Driver article on it's page.

Glass protectants
Nope.