here's one for you- Zaino

black olive · 11th March 2009, 20:13

Both the mini ( pepper white solid, with black roof) and Black Olive ( black Olive metallic) are due a polish.

The Mini paint is in good condition, with no major swirls ( a few minor marks on the black) but Black olive is quite swirly and stonechipped- I think the previous owner used an automatic car scratcher, and spent a lot of time on the motorway.

been looking at cleanyour car , and am quite taken with the zaino range of products.

So for the mini, after claying, do I use Z2 sealant and Z5 polish, or just the sealant ?

likewise with Black olive I think it will need Z-PC wirl remover first, but do I need Z2 and Z5 or just Z2.

Or do I use something totally different ????

yours confusedly

black olive · 11th March 2009, 20:26

or the Z5 polish and Z6 gloss enhancer spray ?
was easier when you could only buy turdtle wax

Tatts · 11th March 2009, 21:34

A lot depends on how bad the swirling is. You may need a Swirl Remover first. Then a Polish. Finally a wax to enhance the shine & help protect it also.

This detailing lark can get expensive & time consuming!

Dave***t · 12th March 2009, 06:58

Zaino works a bit strangely, and from what I've read, using a wax with it is at best redundant and at worst detrimental to the finish.

As I understand it, you'll need Z-AIO or Z-PC, then either Z-2 or Z-5, with Z-FX to allow multiple coats (recommended). Then to maintain it's either Z-6 or Z-8, depending on how often you intend to top up.

The Zaino stuff can give some great results, but is often best when used on a freshly machine polished surface.

If you're starting with an already swirled surface and working by hand rather than splashing out on getting it machine polished, I'd suggest you might be better off with SRP and a good wax, or maybe Bilt Hamber Autobalm, these should look good on both cars.

Or go the whole hog and get it professionally detailed, I know I would if I had a V8

deano78 · 12th March 2009, 08:30

steve i've got most of the zaino range. i can bring it round for you to have a play with if you like.

Dave***t · 12th March 2009, 13:56

Had a check, and things like this seem to say Z-2 for perfect paint, and Z-5 for swirly stuff.

empsburna · 12th March 2009, 20:02

Zaino is very strange. I'm not taken with it, had a play with some of the Z-5 and it didn't suit me to be honest!

black olive · 12th March 2009, 20:14

Thanks all- Dean is going to have a look at the beast on sunday

11th March 2009, 20:13	#1
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	here's one for you- Zaino Both the mini ( pepper white solid, with black roof) and Black Olive ( black Olive metallic) are due a polish. The Mini paint is in good condition, with no major swirls ( a few minor marks on the black) but Black olive is quite swirly and stonechipped- I think the previous owner used an automatic car scratcher, and spent a lot of time on the motorway. been looking at cleanyour car , and am quite taken with the zaino range of products. So for the mini, after claying, do I use Z2 sealant and Z5 polish, or just the sealant ? likewise with Black olive I think it will need Z-PC wirl remover first, but do I need Z2 and Z5 or just Z2. Or do I use something totally different ???? yours confusedly __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th March 2009, 20:26	#2
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	or the Z5 polish and Z6 gloss enhancer spray ? was easier when you could only buy turdtle wax __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th March 2009, 21:34	#3
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	A lot depends on how bad the swirling is. You may need a Swirl Remover first. Then a Polish. Finally a wax to enhance the shine & help protect it also. This detailing lark can get expensive & time consuming! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

12th March 2009, 06:58	#4
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Zaino works a bit strangely, and from what I've read, using a wax with it is at best redundant and at worst detrimental to the finish. As I understand it, you'll need Z-AIO or Z-PC, then either Z-2 or Z-5, with Z-FX to allow multiple coats (recommended). Then to maintain it's either Z-6 or Z-8, depending on how often you intend to top up. The Zaino stuff can give some great results, but is often best when used on a freshly machine polished surface. If you're starting with an already swirled surface and working by hand rather than splashing out on getting it machine polished, I'd suggest you might be better off with SRP and a good wax, or maybe Bilt Hamber Autobalm, these should look good on both cars. Or go the whole hog and get it professionally detailed, I know I would if I had a V8 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th March 2009, 13:56	#6
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had a check, and things like this seem to say Z-2 for perfect paint, and Z-5 for swirly stuff. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th March 2009, 08:30	#5
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	steve i've got most of the zaino range. i can bring it round for you to have a play with if you like.

12th March 2009, 20:02	#7
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Zaino is very strange. I'm not taken with it, had a play with some of the Z-5 and it didn't suit me to be honest!

12th March 2009, 20:14	#8
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks all- Dean is going to have a look at the beast on sunday __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]