Zaino- By Hand OR Machine
10-10-2010, 08:43 AM
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With a properly prepared surface I always apply Zaino by hand. It's so easy I don't see any benefit to using a machine once all the corrective/prep work has been done.
10-10-2010, 11:54 AM
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There's really no need to apply Zaino by machine except to save time. I've found it's easier to get a thinner more consistent coat (faster) using a non-abrasive finishing pad and a DA. It does use a LOT more product, though.
10-10-2010, 12:25 PM
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I agree.
Use your machine to get the surface free of scratches and swirls. Apply Zaino by hand and you're set.
Use your machine to get the surface free of scratches and swirls. Apply Zaino by hand and you're set.
10-10-2010, 05:59 PM
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Actually there is a product by Zaino that is ideal for a machine, that is the Zaino ZPC Fusion Swirl remover. Unless I was just working on a small spot, I would not use ZPC ever by hand, I use ZPC with the Porter Cable with either a yellow or orange pad. As far as Z-2 or Z-5 is concerned, I use those by hand. On some darker color cars like black or dark blue, I have used Z-2 and/or Z-5 with the black foam pad and the Porter Cable, just for that extra you need sometimes with a really dark color.
10-10-2010, 08:22 PM
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Thanks for all of the info! I know people like what they like, but I think Zaino is A ok! Now the black new car we have is great, but it is a PIA... next will be YELLOW FOR SURE!!!
10-10-2010, 08:57 PM
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Actually there is a product by Zaino that is ideal for a machine, that is the Zaino ZPC Fusion Swirl remover. Unless I was just working on a small spot, I would not use ZPC ever by hand, I use ZPC with the Porter Cable with either a yellow or orange pad. As far as Z-2 or Z-5 is concerned, I use those by hand. On some darker color cars like black or dark blue, I have used Z-2 and/or Z-5 with the black foam pad and the Porter Cable, just for that extra you need sometimes with a really dark color.
The only two Zaino products that there is any benefit in applying with a machine polisher are ZPC and AIO. Both of these products have mild abrasives. Zaino recommend that ZPC can be either hand or machine applied. Ever though Zaino implies that Z-AIO can be applied with machine, it recommends by hand since it is formulated to be applied by hand. Other Zaino polishes (such as Z-2 and Z-5) have no abrasives and the only benefit in using a machine polisher is possibly better coverage, but waste of polishes (too much polish) would be a more likely adverse result.
