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<blockquote data-quote="macdude" data-source="post: 273340" data-attributes="member: 217"><p>@dripinrain: Both products are quite average products so don't expect much durability but a quick way to maintain it is to apply a round of Quick Detailer(Meg's UQD, QD, Zaino's Z6/Z8, etc.) after each wash. Beyond that, if you're a DIY person, give the car a coat of wax/sealant every month. That should help ;-)</p><p></p><p>@maxxsp: Zaino AIO is actually a light polish with some abrasives and as such it's purpose is it remove minor swirls so it isn't quite just a surface cleanser per se. It's designed to do some level of corrective work before the Z2/Z5 Pro polishes are layered. Again, it isn't quite effective, save for car paintwork that's already in very good condition. So my statement was in effect explaining that AIO isn't a very capable surface preparation product and the Z5 Pro is strictly a pure polish/coating, meaning that it's a swirl filler rather than a remover. The Porsche required a fair bit of detailing work to correct the paintwork flaws and this was an area Zaino came up short of. I had to use compounds and polishes from Meguiar's and Menzerna to correct the paintwork before I could use the Zaino products. I don't mask these imperfections as my work is to ensure that the paintwork is immaculate. The quote was included to clarify that. </p><p></p><p>In terms of applying Z5 with an orbital, it's what I use as I've got custom-made microfiber pads for layering waxes/sealants so it's either a rotary for paintwork correction or an orbital for the finishing touches. Also, an orbital guarantees a uniform coat of the last step product or LSP. Plus it's quicker too. </p><p></p><p>Zaino's Clear Seal remains a bit of a mystery. From the tests, I can't say I'm entirely satisfied but I should know in the next month. I'll continue the testing phase but will probably include some finishes without Z-CS. But to their advantage, although layering is very complicated and time-consuming, Z2 and Z5 Pro doesn't smear or streak. Which is very noticeable on dark-colored cars when sealants like Meguiar's M21 are used. It's also fairly easy to apply and remove. </p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="macdude, post: 273340, member: 217"] @dripinrain: Both products are quite average products so don't expect much durability but a quick way to maintain it is to apply a round of Quick Detailer(Meg's UQD, QD, Zaino's Z6/Z8, etc.) after each wash. Beyond that, if you're a DIY person, give the car a coat of wax/sealant every month. That should help ;-) @maxxsp: Zaino AIO is actually a light polish with some abrasives and as such it's purpose is it remove minor swirls so it isn't quite just a surface cleanser per se. It's designed to do some level of corrective work before the Z2/Z5 Pro polishes are layered. Again, it isn't quite effective, save for car paintwork that's already in very good condition. So my statement was in effect explaining that AIO isn't a very capable surface preparation product and the Z5 Pro is strictly a pure polish/coating, meaning that it's a swirl filler rather than a remover. The Porsche required a fair bit of detailing work to correct the paintwork flaws and this was an area Zaino came up short of. I had to use compounds and polishes from Meguiar's and Menzerna to correct the paintwork before I could use the Zaino products. I don't mask these imperfections as my work is to ensure that the paintwork is immaculate. The quote was included to clarify that. In terms of applying Z5 with an orbital, it's what I use as I've got custom-made microfiber pads for layering waxes/sealants so it's either a rotary for paintwork correction or an orbital for the finishing touches. Also, an orbital guarantees a uniform coat of the last step product or LSP. Plus it's quicker too. Zaino's Clear Seal remains a bit of a mystery. From the tests, I can't say I'm entirely satisfied but I should know in the next month. I'll continue the testing phase but will probably include some finishes without Z-CS. But to their advantage, although layering is very complicated and time-consuming, Z2 and Z5 Pro doesn't smear or streak. Which is very noticeable on dark-colored cars when sealants like Meguiar's M21 are used. It's also fairly easy to apply and remove. Cheers! [/QUOTE]
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