So I tried this over in the detailing forum, got no response so I'll try here.

I'm new to the whole detailing scene and I had some questions about Zaino. I am looking to purchasing a set of their products, but was wondering which ones to get. From what I gathered, the new Z-AIO and Z-CS are the latest and greatest, but if I want a complete set, would this be a logical path? I want to get a full solution from start to end. Here are my thoughts (in order):

Wash with Dawn, then Zaino Claybar
Zaino Z-AIO
Zaino Z-5 PRO with ZFX
Zaino Z-2 PRO with ZFX
Zaino Z-CS

Then use the Z-8 for the shine maintenance.

Is this a pretty standard setup or am I doing something out of order/wrong?
Also, how are their leather care products compared to what else is out there? Thanks guys.

 

I use Zaino Z2/Z5/Z6 and the order I put them on is Z5--->Z6---->Z2---->Z6.

I don't use the ZFX since I typically apply Zaino in warmer temps. I use Z10 Leather in a Bottle for conditioning the leather. It smells incredible. I love Zaino's lineup of products and I am sure you'll be happy with them.

Good luck with the detailing

 

Use the Z-6 between coats.

Also you only need the ZFX if you do more than one coat at a time. I use it and do 2-3 coats at once.

 

My plan is to try and do multiple coats at once, so I'll be using the ZFX. Also, is the Z-8 better than Z-6? I plan to get the latest and greatest and hopefully it lasts quite awhile. My car hasn't received proper waxing attention since I got it last fall, and who knows what the person before me did to it. Spring brings with it too many car related possibilities.... Any of you guys used the Z-CS or Z-AIO?

 

A lot of Zaino guys will tell you to stick with just coats Z-5 with ZFX on dark cars like black and follow up with Z-8 at the end. Apparently Z-2 doesn't add the depth and shine to black cars like Z-5. I went with this advice and I guess you can say it saved some time and still looks great. This is just what I heard on autopia. Also, like the above said, use Z-6 in between coats of Z-2 or Z-5 and only use Z-8 sparingly at the end as a final shine enhancer so to speak. I haven't had experience with Z-CS or Z-AIO, but have only heard good things. Also, if you didn't already know, Z-CS or Z-5 topped with Z-6 or Z-8 on the windows works great too. It's more like a Rain-X on roids, but make sure to wipe off before it hazes too much or you will be rubbin it off for days.

 

I don't think the price increase is worth it for the Z8, Z6 works just a well imo. Thing about zaino is that they do not clean the surface. you need to clay or use something else first if the paint is rough. I think they do have a new cleaner but I've never used it. I ususally use step 1 in the meguires system if I need to clean the paint first.

 

As this is my first real attempt into the detailing world, I might as well go all in. I think I'm gonna go with their ultimate package along with the triplet package. This should last a good long while. Thanks for your help guys. If you have any other info, please, pass it along.