Zaino rules!!

Wed May 03, 2006 9:24 am

Hi all!

Here's a picture of my brothers 6series after 2 layers of Zaino Z5 and 4 layers of Zaino Z2 pro, and boy, does it work!
Having tried lot's of waxes including ZymÃƒ¶l, Sonax etc. this has yet to be the best polish.

And my E30 318iS M-tech 2 brilliantred is the next in line to get Zaino'ed.
Just can't wait

Cheers...

Please note, that the pictures from the Ring

is before the Zaino treatment..

SRJ

Wed May 03, 2006 9:28 am

An Alpina 6.... gorgeous.

More pics are needed!

Wed May 03, 2006 10:13 am

Hi!

The 6series was just a guinea-pig to try out the Zaino(i'm well aware that this is a forum for E30's only)

And to be on the safe side, rather getting my brothers Beemer spoiled than my E30

Cheers...

SRJ

Wed May 03, 2006 12:28 pm

PLEASE SHOW US MORE PICS OF THE PINA

Wed May 03, 2006 12:31 pm

sod the e30 only rule, that pina is gorgeous, we need more pics

Wed May 03, 2006 12:42 pm

just a note to say there is a section for bmw's other than e30's (just under chat)

Wed May 03, 2006 1:08 pm

Sorry Dave D, point taken..

Had already added more pictures(in the wrong place

)

Hope you don't mind....

Cheers

SRJ

Wed May 03, 2006 5:10 pm

personally I don't give a s**t and i like 6 series (had one once)but m3ben05

didn't seem to have noticed it ,,,,even though it is in big letters

Wed May 03, 2006 5:47 pm

So we don't have a problem, good to know, I just replied on the request of few more pictures...

And it's not all about the 6series, just the fact that Zaino is so good.

Cheers.

SRJ

Wed May 03, 2006 6:40 pm

cant you just feel the love for the zaino!!!!!

amazing car and iam glad you are impressed with the zaino gear

it really is the best thing out there for finish and durability

get some z8 and use it on top

the difference will amaze you again

john

Wed May 03, 2006 6:51 pm

Nice car zaino looks great stuff

Wed May 03, 2006 7:11 pm

Well i'm very impressed, the stuff i simply fantastic.
I have never seen anything like it, and tomorrow my Red E30 318iS get's the fully treatment, so I am very exited.
We have to make a new order soon, one of my mates want's to try it as well.
The Z8 is on the next order too.

And then a stupid question, what is ZPC?(clay bar perhaps?)

Cheers..

SRJ

Wed May 03, 2006 7:26 pm

zpc is the only abrasive product zaino do and is quite new

it removes swirl marks etc from paint surface prior to application of z1 z2 z5 z2 pro z8 etc

it is very very good tho best results are to be had using a machine rather than by hand

john

Thu May 04, 2006 3:34 pm

more pics please, is that a B9 or B10 or even B7??

Mon May 08, 2006 12:41 am

How much is this zaino you speak of?

Mon May 08, 2006 1:16 am

DaveD wrote:personally I don't give a s**t and i like 6 series (had one once)but m3ben05

didn't seem to have noticed it ,,,,even though it is in big letters

WTF are you on about??

Kramer - Zaino's not cheap but its worth every penny! Check it out on here - www.advancedcarproducts.com Theres loads of advice on the zone so you should have no probs

Wed May 17, 2006 7:37 pm

Jon

I first used Zymol but found it was expencive and did not last very long. I now use the three stage Meguiars, this I think is very good buy I can still see swirles in the paint. Can I use ZPC then finish it of with the Meguiars. I have a stock of the three stage so dont want to wast it.

I just love those wheels on your M3 Jon wow!!!

Ron

Wed May 17, 2006 7:56 pm

325iRon wrote:Jon

I first used Zymol but found it was expencive and did not last very long. I now use the three stage Meguiars, this I think is very good buy I can still see swirles in the paint. Can I use ZPC then finish it of with the Meguiars. I have a stock of the three stage so dont want to wast it.

I just love those wheels on your M3 Jon wow!!!

Ron

yes ron
you can use zpc then top off with what ever you like

swirl removal is hard work
even harder by hand but its well possible just got to put the work in

many thanks about comments on my rims

john

Mon May 29, 2006 10:09 am

just looked at the link and it seems quite deer stuff, which ones are te best to get if you only bought 2? i normaly use autogym is this any comparison?

Mon May 29, 2006 1:38 pm

autoglym is total shite
hard to use
powders up beyond belief and results are poor

zaino isnt the cheapest but its not the dearest either

you get what you pay for

the pound shop do engine oil for 2.49 for 5 litres

silkolene do race oil at 50 quid for 4 litres

they are both oil but you cant compare the two!!!

john

Mon May 29, 2006 2:53 pm

c76jon wrote:cant you just feel the love for the zaino!!!!!

amazing car and iam glad you are impressed with the zaino gear

it really is the best thing out there for finish and durability

get some z8 and use it on top

the difference will amaze you again

john

John is there a kit that you could sell/recommend to me to get this sort of finish?? Im not saying my car is dull (far from it) but the results Ive seen from this 6 and the work you have done just makes me foam at the mouth!!!

Mon May 29, 2006 5:07 pm

goto
http://www.advancedcarproducts.com

scroll down zaino page and there is a kit i put together

hth

john

Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:57 am

c76jon wrote:goto
http://www.advancedcarproducts.com

scroll down zaino page and there is a kit i put together

hth

john

Hi John,

Just checked out the zaino page, they ask you to make a choice between Z2 and Z3 depending on the paintwork.

Sorry to be a newbie and ask a dumb question, but which Z number would I go for if my motor is diamondschwartz in colour?

Also, there doesn't seem to be any suggestions as to how best to apply this stuff once bought. I purchased a 12V electric polisher from Halfords the other day, can this help reduce the application time? Or is elbow grease and a chamois leather the only way to go?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Ben

Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:43 am

benobi wrote:
c76jon wrote:goto
http://www.advancedcarproducts.com

scroll down zaino page and there is a kit i put together

hth

john
Hi John,

Just checked out the zaino page, they ask you to make a choice between Z2 and Z3 depending on the paintwork.

Sorry to be a newbie and ask a dumb question, but which Z number would I go for if my motor is diamondschwartz in colour?

Also, there doesn't seem to be any suggestions as to how best to apply this stuff once bought. I purchased a 12V electric polisher from Halfords the other day, can this help reduce the application time? Or is elbow grease and a chamois leather the only way to go?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Ben

z2 pro is what you need

z3 is for non metallics

there is a link on their page with a how to section

the machine from halfords is a no go imho
more damage gunna be caused as far as swirls etc are concerned

apply by hand

john

Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:27 am

Cool John, thanks for the advice. Will look towards investing in this product. By the look of some of the pics posted, the results are awesome.

Cheers

Ben

Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:38 pm

just thought i'd add my 2p

I bought the zaino stuff with lots of help from jon, and so far ive used the whole kit about 7 or 8 times and i still have half a bottle of polish and 3/4 bottles of the rest.

i used to use autoglym and i can safely say my bottle would have finished by now, so what i'm saying is the initial price of zaino is a lot but i think you save money if not at least break even as it lasts alot longer.

and it dont leave all that crap autoglym leaves behind

Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:55 pm

nav you got any pics after zainoed? Do you use PC or elbow grease? Im really tempted in this whole pc and zaino but just wanted to know how eassy/hard the process is.
ta mate.

Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:09 pm

H-M3 wrote:nav you got any pics after zainoed? Do you use PC or elbow grease? Im really tempted in this whole pc and zaino but just wanted to know how eassy/hard the process is.
ta mate.

you only get out what you put in

there is no "easy" way it doesnt exist

if you want top results you have to spend time prepping.

john

Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:33 pm

Jon Im glad you have responded, coz i emailed you about PC on ebay with some sonus pads, any good?

Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:23 pm

Zaino is the best period. I just did my car before a local show.
Clayed, zfx accelerator, 2 coats z5, z6 spray enhance between coats, 2 coats z2, final spray down with z8 grande finale spray seal.

Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:46 pm

Feck me!!! that looks awsome, did you do that by hand or machine?
I wish my red was as that sick!!!

Where did you get those alloys dude they are sick! (phat)

Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:48 pm

No need to use the machine after you clay bar the whole car, you have to
get the paint smooth and free of debris before you apply the polish, after that it just too easy.

Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:54 pm

Im sure I read here that if you use zaino with the porter cable you dont need to clay the car? (sorry mate I know im probably looking for the easy root) but my red has statrting to go slighty pinky in places!

Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:56 pm

Clay barring is not difficult just time consuming.

Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:00 pm

looking good

the porter is used to rectify problems in paint ie swirls,scratches etc etc

it doesnt need to be used if your paint is good and no imperfections

but if it does have them you will struggle to remove without and by hand

clay will as stated remove debris etc

zaino will only enhance what surface you have

john