Joey7489

iTrader: (21)

Ive been hearing things on and off about Zaino. Supposedly its a pretty good product.

Heres my current line of products with:
Meguiars Quick mist Detailing spray +Clay for claybar
Poorboys 2.5 swirl removerw light cutting pad @ 3000 RPM Portercable
Menzerna or Optimum Polish w/polishing pad @ 4500-4800 RPM Portercable
Red goose or w/e... Glaze w/ finishing pad @ 1500 RPM
2 coats of P21 Caranuba applied by hand


Should I switch to Zaino for extreme swirls? If I do, what should be the products I use, and at what RPM do I apply them?

Thanks for input

SSNISTR

iTrader: (10)

I wouldn't use Zaino again if you paid me.

Mothers all the way now. Or 3M if I'm using a wheel....

Joey7489

iTrader: (21)

Why what happened?

Black98Z28

iTrader: (8)

Zaino make a great product, i use them even with menzerna, poorboys etc. Great stuff. One of the longest lasting and durable products.

Dan

iTrader: (1)

Zaino all the way

Joey7489

iTrader: (21)

what zaino products should i order? and at what RPMS should they be applied? Should I just use zaino as if i was using poorboys, or menzerna? Apply it the same way?
i want a
compound
polish
glaze
and then ill use my own wax

SSNISTR

iTrader: (10)

Guess you didn't use Zaino lol. It DEF doesn't last long....

lbls1

Before you go to any product, you must address your swirling. You won't do your paint justice until it is polished to a clear surface.

Try going to a more aggressive pad with the combination that you have. Vary your speed, and notch the thing all the way up for a little while (it can take it). Start with your most aggressive polish and work your way to the least aggressive, taking your time (and going over panels additional times if needed). With patience your polish and pad combinations should take out the swirling. Make a laundry list of some items that you may need to really set the paint straight b4 hitting your surface again.

As for the lsp, that is a personal choice. I am an avid user of P21s (for my daily driver.....I have a wax for each car....but that's besides the point), and if you aren't satisfied with the performance as of now, then I would definitely examine your prep routine. P21s with the right handling will give you excellent results. But the best thing about detailing is having the chance to try out different products. Don't ever trust heresay, because you can get disappointed with other people's results as opposed to seeing the real results show up on your own car.

Good luck.

95greenZ

iTrader: (2)

I disagree Zaino has lasted a long time for me.

Also Zaino has no abrasives so it won't remove swirls and theres really no point in using it with a pc.

brazenorangegto

I spent just as much in Mothers products and it didn't do anywhere near what Zaino did for for me on the first coat.

brazenorangegto

No need to wax if you use Zaino

brazenorangegto

Not had any probs with durability. Car is always slick and smooth something Mothers doesn't do.

01CaMMMaro

iTrader: (25)

what you need to know is that zaino is just for shine, it will not get swirls or cut at all. what i do is this... poorboys, then zaino, then wax.

Xx01CamaroZ28xX

iTrader: (1)

So is Poorboys the best swirl remover then? Cause I have alot swirls and I am DYING to get rid of them.

chris2000ss

iTrader: (9)

Zaino all the way !!!!

SSNISTR

iTrader: (10)

Mothers works far better for me....if you ask me Zaino is a gimick. I along with friends have tried it all. None of us are fans of Zaino. To each there own. I'll stick with Mothers, or if that runs out Zymol.

Gipraw

iTrader: (10)

there is no best .. the most commonly used around these parts are Menzerna, Meguiar's and PB's

Poor Boys does a good job, just make sure you are using it correctly .. proper pad, and proper speed..

experiment with several, and find the one that you like best ..


As for Zaino .. there are several things about Zaino I don't care for, but if you don't like the durability of Zaino, then you aren't applying it correctly, or you got a bad batch .. It is a quality product, as long as you use it like it was intended to be used, and don't pretend it is the cure all for everything. It is one of the most durable products out there, period.

osvaldo

iTrader: (4)

I didnt vote cause I've never used zaimo, but ive read on here that there is no point in applying wax then toping that with zaino because they are different products. but im not sure, hey where's ZaneO?

chupr0kabra

iTrader: (10)

As a few people have pointed out, Zaino is a sealant. With the exception of their ZPC product, Zaino does not remove or reduce swirl marks. Remove the swirls with a good abrasive polish, then seal it with Zaino or whatever sealant/wax you choose.

As for durability, remember that sealants tend not to bead water like waxes. Sealants tend to make it sheet off, so if you're basing your claims on the fact that water isn't beading, you might be incorrect. Or maybe you applied a glaze before applying Zaino. It has always been very durable for me.


-Mike

chupr0kabra

iTrader: (10)

You know his name has nothing to do with the Zaino product line, right?


-Mike