Zaino...WOW!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bandgeek, Jun 15, 2005.

  1. av8harrier

    av8harrier New Member

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    Is there any concern with applying this product to a brand new car. Should a new car paint job be allowed to cure for some period of time. Interested in your experiences with application to a new car.
     
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    ZFX accelerates the curing time between coats to allow another coat to be applied immediately after the first. Without it, the next coat has to wait a period of time -- sorry, can't remember how long. It can be used with Z-2, Z-3, or Z-5. I think it's worth it; I can get the job over and done with in substantially less time.

    I've applied it to a relatively new (3-4 months after purchase) car, including the clay bar, with no ill effects. The delay was only because at the time I bought the car I wasn't familiar with Zaino. I would have no hesitation applying it to a brand new car.
     
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  3. F8L

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    I agree with Jimbo. I've used Zaino on all my cars since around 2000 or so. I used it on my 2000 Trans Am, 2001 GMC, and 2005 Prius when brand new and it worked excellent. The Trams Am had a ton of railroad dust on it so be sure to try to claybar your baby first, just in case. ;)
     
  4. Paradox

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    Yeah, the Z-FX is great and makes it cure faster so you can aplpy multiple coats in one day. Just keep in mind they say not to go over 3 a day even using Z-FX...
     
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    I think their All In One really rocks. for a quick clean shine, goes on easy, I buff off with a Random Orbital Polisher.

    I am also liking the Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer with wax. Real quick spray on, microfiber around, vey nice ceaning and waxing action!!

    Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer FREE BONUS
     
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    Thanks for everyone's input, I'll definitely get the two Zaino products. Looks like they're only available online. Does anyone know of a anyplace you can buy Zaino off the rack?
     
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    I've not heard of any brick-and-mortar outlet, only the Zaino web site.
     
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    There are some places that sell Zaino (I've not seen one myself but I have heard of people that have a place near them that carries their stuff) but they're smaller shops, usually specialty automotive ones. you will not find it at walmart, target, pep boys etc...