Mark1605

This has probably been asked before; sorry if this is a repeat - but does anyone use Zaino products to wax their MB? If so, which one's?

AZN Optics

Some do. Zaino works well enough, but there are better alternatives in the market that are cheaper and don't require a zillion steps.

C43AMG

Mike , you are thinking of the old Z-2.The Z-5 is light years ahead and is a wipe-on,wipe-off product with excellent results.

ohlord

wash clay polish glaze seal wax
Done

AZN Optics

I've tested Z-5 and it's just a glaze. A decent one, but if I'm looking at glazes, I'd have to rank it behind Poorboy's White Diamond/Black Hole and Chemical Guys EZ-Creme Glaze.

And the OP is asking for a wax, which I believe Zaino doesn't have any. They have sealants, but I prefer Blackfire Wet Diamond, Menzerna Power Lock, or Optimum Opti-Seal over the Zaino sealant.

AZN Optics

I'd throw an asterisk in there....if you do a good enough polishing job, you don't need a glaze. If you only do minor correction, then yeah, glaze away to hide the defects you couldn't/didn't polish out.

And I'm starting to become more and more of a fan of just sealing without waxing for certain car finish. Sometimes hard rock candy looks better than warm glow that a wax provides. All depends on what you're going for though.

StarPower

I agree about using different products for different finishes. I really like the clear shine of Z-CS over Z-2 for my black CL, but on my last car (dark red) I preferred the warm glow of a carnauba paste wax.

For anyone looking to try Zaino: Z-5 tends to deepen the color, and will be most like a traditional carnauba wax. Z-2 gives more gloss than Z-5. It's great by itself on lighter colors but it can make swirls seem more obvious on darker colors if they haven't been polished first. I'd recommend layering Z-2 over Z-5 on darker finishes. Z-CS gives a very clear glassy shine (extremely high gloss), but it can make some colors (especially reds) look washed out. Basically, I recommend Z-5 topped with Z-2 for darker colors, and Z-2 topped with Z-CS (or just straight Z-CS) for lighter colors. Usually, one to three coats will last for several months. One coat looks great, two or three look better, but anything more is unnecessary.

The other products I'd recommend are ZFX (necessary for applying multiple layers in a single day and for the first coat), Z-8 (great for use after washing between applications), and their tire dressing (nice satin finish).

It's not that expensive once you get used to using it. You apply very thin coats, so a bottle will last a long time. I think Zaino's a good product, but it's not the only solution out there. It's all about finding a system that works for you.

ohlord

two coats of hand rubbed carnauba over two coats of menzerna fmj it adds a depth and extends detail sessions.Dark cars/reds need glaze no matter how good you are with a rotary.

KCviper

I have used the z-9 and z-10 for years and really like it for the leather and dash!!

agentf1

Yes, I used the AIO/Z5p combo on my black C320 and the car looked awesome. I would always get compliments every time I dropped it off for service because it looked better than everything on their lot.

omgitselaine

I've been using Z5 and Z8 for years

They really add that extra " pop " to the shine !!

lkirchner

Agree, I started using Blackfire Wet Diamond and love it.

mbuster25

I use Z-AIO, Z5 and Z2pro, Z-CS. When surface prepared and product is applied according to directions, durability is indeed very good. I also use Opti-Seal (similar to Z-CS). Will try Blackfire Wet Diamond next.

sidwynder

I just came from th Zaino site. and I agree with AZN Optics, The amount of choices you have to make is ridiculous. I got tired just reading through the options.
I can keep a shine on my car without the headache associated with using that product.