Here's the basic breakdown.

Z2 pro is the best looking longest lasting sealant of the bunch. To use it you'll need ZFX (you mix them according to the instructions).

Z6 and Z8 are both quick detailers, but Z8 is more of a quick detailing sealant booster. It's more expensive but looks better than Z6. Z6 is still good, though.

The rest is up to you. Skip Z1 since you'll be getting ZFX, skip Z3 since it's for single stage paint, Z5 is like Z2 pro but it fills minor scratches (not well) so I'd skip it, Z7 is a wash like any other, it's fairly good. Z9 and 10 are great if you want good leather care products - they smell good and work well. Z12 and 14 I have no experience with, but I'd imagine you could find local products that work as well. Z16 is a really good tire dressing and modlling dressing. Z-PC is their only polish, you can get similar products locally.

So if I was just starting I'd get Z2 pro, ZFX, and Z8. Cheers.

 

Manbir,

Please sign up in the Canadian section of G35 Driver so we can have a head count of everyone in Toronto.

Bill

PS: Picus112 is "the" guru god of all detailing. He knows his stuff inside and out... and he is a GTA member too.

Cheers

 

Thanks a lot picus112. And bill yes i did already wrote my name in the forum for the gta count...one of the mod gave me the url to that thread.

Btw Picus, where in GTA are you located?

 

So when i wash the car, i should apply Z2 and after it drys i should apply Z8. I dont want to get into ZFX since i dont know much about it.

THanks,
Manbir

 

Love Zaino, I used it this year on the winter beater (BMW 323i) and it works great, also if you guys want great detailing tips go to http://www.nacarcare.com. The guy who runs the site is a genius in detailing.

 

I'm right downtown, Queen & Claremont (about 5 blocks west of Bathurst).

Here's the deal - the first time you apply Z2pro Sal Zaino recommends you use ZFX. All ZFX is is a catalyzing agent in the form of a blue liquid. You just put a couple drops in with your 2 ounce bottle of z2po (they supply 2oz bottles), shake it, and apply as normal. He says that if you don't do that the first time the durabilty will be compromised. This has been a long standing criticism of Zaino sealants, but Sal assures us if he could make it work without the ZFX he would. It sounds intimidating but it's not, I promise.

So ya, wash your car, if it's had wax on it before make sure to use blue dawn (the dish soap), as that will strip the previous waxes. Then apply Z2pro per the instructions (use a foam applicator, apply it in the shade very, very, very thin. If you think it's too thin it isn't thin enough, you should barely see it on the paint). Wait a few minutes then buff it off. Once it's off just apply Z8 (spray on, wipe off) with a microfiber towel, then go enjoy a beer.

Alternatively you can buff off the Z2pro *with* z8 (spray it on the dry z2pro then buff it all off) - that will help make the removal of the Z2pro easier, but I like doing it one step at a time.

Cheers.

(ps. thanks bill, as usual you're too kind!)

(pps - doublearon20 is right - that site he linked (which is actually Autopia) is a great site. David, the owner runs Autopia.org, which is probably the best detailing forum on the internet. Tons of good information over there)

 

Thank you, I appreciate your kind help.



Manbir,