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02-06-2007, 07:44 PM
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Zainos life span
How long does a typical full application, done by hand (no PC yet) of Zaino last. ZFX (Cure Accelerator Additive), Z-2 (Polish for Clear Coated Finishes), Z-5 (Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches), Z-6 (Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray), Z-7 (Wash Agent), Z-18(claybar). The car isn't going to be garaged (no garage  ) so it will be out in the weather, road salts, rain, snows, wind, other yuckyness. I don't want to spend $80+ on polishes, and have to use them a whole whole bunch, if the longivity isn't too good, I'll stick with Meguiars.
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Present - 2009 Interchange Yellow/B MCSC. JCW Tuning Kit, Factory Aero Kit, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Sport Suspension, Rear Fog Lamps, Interchange Yellow Interior Surface, Leather Wrapped MFSW, 10 Speaker Hi-Fi Sound System. |
02-06-2007, 07:46 PM
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as with all polishes, it will totally depend on the care and upkeep of the car.
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02-06-2007, 08:07 PM
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i typically get about 4 months before the water starts to sheet on the sides of the car... however, its winter now and its getting ALOT worse.... but its too cold now to do waxing! ARGH!
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02-06-2007, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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I'll let you know
Put 3 coats of Zaino on around June and a touch up in September. Our CR/W is now just white with salt. Interesting to see how all of our cars come out of the winter.
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02-06-2007, 08:36 PM
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my chili red has zaino and it stays slick, very slick, for 3 months, but still beads like crazy after 4-5 months.....I use 1 coat Z5 then 2 coats Z2pro.....note: the car is garaged but it is out in the this New England environment all day, every day
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02-06-2007, 08:38 PM
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Jeremy - I put the full Zaino treatment on July 7th and then stripped it off on October 13th and it was still going strong (I changed to Epic and got a PC so I couldn't wait for the Zaino to leave; had to force the issue). Mine is a daily driver and no garage.
I would expect no less than three months during this time of year and possibly as long as six months during the spring/summer months.
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02-06-2007, 10:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
Jeremy - I put the full Zaino treatment on July 7th and then stripped it off on October 13th and it was still going strong (I changed to Epic and got a PC so I couldn't wait for the Zaino to leave; had to force the issue). Mine is a daily driver and no garage.
I would expect no less than three months during this time of year and possibly as long as six months during the spring/summer months.
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thats basically all i needed  time to order that kit
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Past - 2003 BRG/ W MCa. Custom Bonnet Stripes/Roof Numbers, K&N Typhoon Intake, Aux Input, Clear 3rd Brake Light, Clear Tail Lights.
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02-06-2007, 10:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by umberto
my chili red has zaino and it stays slick, very slick, for 3 months, but still beads like crazy after 4-5 months.....I use 1 coat Z5 then 2 coats Z2pro.....note: the car is garaged but it is out in the this New England environment all day, every day
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+1! (except we live in Eastern Washington State.....cold but not much snow)
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02-08-2007, 01:50 PM
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Location: Newton, MA
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Zaino still lasts the longest of any wax that I've seen. For years I've put my final coat of zaino on in october, and come spring rain is still beading on my paint while all the other cars in the lot look terrible.
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02-08-2007, 02:39 PM
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I see about 6 months as the max - but its easy to put on and seems to bead for months.
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