Zaino Show Car Finsh

Show Car Finish

With the Zaino Show Car Polish system, the term “polish” does not mean using harsh
abrasives to remove scratches, swirl marks and other surfaces blemishes. We call this
step “paint surface repair,” and consider it a measure of last resort.

Zaino Show Car Polish products are applied like most car wax systems, but that’s
where all similarities end. Zaino Show Car Polish is a complex formula of polymers
suspended in a water-based emulsion. The emulsion allows our polish to spread so
thin, so evenly, that the resulting finish is nearly flat and very, very smooth. With each coat
of Zaino Show Car Polish you apply, the surface of your paint will become more level,
increasing both gloss and surface clarity. It looks highly polished, like a diamond!

How does it work? Simple, really, our polymer strands are exceptionally long, creating a
very high surface bond with your paint for lasting protection. Plus, our special polymer
formula creates chains that cross-link rapidly, allowing the polish to fill and level the
micro-valleys in your car’s paint to produce an ultra-flat surface.

Unlike most paint protectants, Zaino Show Car Polish does not use harsh solvents for
cleaning or abrasives to “roughen up” the paint finish. An easy way to think of Zaino
Show Car Polish is like a giant suction cup on a piece of glass. Properly applied,
immense surface tension keeps the polish on your paint, for months of protection and
beauty.

The secret to using Zaino Show Car Polish is to start with a super-clean paint surface.
Prior to applying your first coat of Zaino Show Car Polish, we highly recommend
washing with Dawn dishwashing liquid to remove as much oil, grease, wax and road
film as possible. If your car’s paint finish is perfectly smooth, you can then proceed to the
Zaino Show Car Polish system.

Using your hand, if you feel bumps and areas of roughness, we highly recommend
using our Z-18 ClayBar, which will remove all surface contamination not removed by
washing with Dawn. By the way, Dawn should not be used as your regular wash. Z-7
Show Car Wash is the proper shampoo to use with the Zaino Show Car Polish system.
Used too frequently, Dawn will dull your paint (two to three times a year is fine).

After washing with Dawn and using Z-18 ClayBar, a quick wash with Z-7 Show Car
Wash is recommended. The gloss enhancers and lubricants used in Z-7 improve the
ease-of-application of step two, ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive enabled Z-2
Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes, Z-3 Show Car Polish for Non-clear
Coated Paint, or Z-5 Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches. ZFX™ Flash
Cure Accelerator Additive should used with the first coat of Zaino Show Car Polish, but
can be used as often as you like, see the ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive page for
details.

Pour one to two ounces of Show Car Polish (Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5) into a 2-ounce mixing bottle.
For each ounce of polish, add 4-5 drops of ZFX™ (no more than 10 drops for two full
ounces), screw the cap back on, and shake vigorously for 60 seconds.

While you get your towels and applicators ready, allow the ZFX™ enabled Zaino Show
Car Polish to sit for five minutes so ZFX™ can begin activating the polish. Give the
applicator bottle a final shake for 10 seconds before using.

The third step is to apply your choice of Z-2 Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car
Finishes, Z-3 Show Car Polish for Non-clear Coated Paint, or Z-5 Show Car Polish for
Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches using a clean 100% cotton, made in the USA, Zaino
Custom Polish Applicator. Our applicators are specially designed 100% virgin cotton
pad, with special reversed stitching to prevent scratching of paint surfaces. Pour a small
nickel (1 inch) size dab of Zaino Show Car Polish on your applicator. To help with even
coverage, spread the nickel sized Zaino Show Car Polish out on the applicator pad like
butter on bread before wiping on. On top panels, apply Zaino Show Car Polish using
front-to-back hand motions. On side panels, use up-and-down hand motions. This
helps improve reflectivity. There’s no need to rub hard or long, just apply thin and even
coats. Apply the Show Car Polish to the whole car and allow it to haze. Once hazed, you
can buff of the light residue immediately or allow it to sit for a few hours or over night. No
matter how long your let it sit, it will still be easy to buff off to a beautiful finish.

To buff, use a clean, dry 100% cotton, made in the USA, cloth buffing towel. The higher
quality towel you use, the better your results. For most cars, you will need two towels to
adequately buff off the Show Car Polish residue.

The final step is optional, but offers exceptional results. Give your car a final wipe down
with Z-6 Ultra-Clean Gloss Enhancing Spray. Z-6 further enhances the Show Car Polish
shine and picks up any remaining residue around emblems, seals and crevices.

To increase and improve your show car shine, apply one or more additional coats of
Show Car Polish. Wait a minimum of 12 hours between coats, or use our new ZFX™
Flash Cure Accelerator Additive. When you add ZFX™ to your Show Car Polish you don’t
need to use Z-1 Polish-LOK™, and there’s virtually no wait time required between coats
of Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5 Show Car Polish.

TIPS & TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR CAR A
SHOWCAR!

Apply Zaino Show Car Polish to a clean 100% cotton towel or applicator. We have found
the best way of applying Show Car Polish is with our #314 Custom Polish applicator.
Just slightly dampen the applicator with water or Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray. Apply
Show Car Polish directly to applicator. This technique will help increase flow and
spreadability on the paint surface and yield more coats per bottle. Please use Show Car
Polish on all wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic lenses. Remove with a
clean 100% (Made in USA) Large Bath size White cotton towel, turning towel frequently
until all polish is removed. A large towel is necessary to completely remove polish. You
will see a "wet-looking" crystal-clear, ultra deep gloss. Note:

TRICKS:

Want people to envy the look of your vehicle. Want that Show Winning Edge and Custom
Paint Look. Want the deepest, wettest, slickest, clearest, richest, and shiniest paint ever.
Apply two more coats of Show Car Polish. Show Car Polish will continue to get deeper
and wetter with each succeeding coat, up to five coats. You can however, apply as many
coats as you want of Show Car Polish. You will not believe the depth and optical clarity of
the wet-looking gloss. Follow up with Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" Spray between every coat of
Show Car Polish and see how Incredible your vehicle looks!

Want an even higher level of optical light refraction and reflectivety. Here's how. When
applying Show Car Polish do the following; On all Top surfaces of vehicle, use a back
and forth motion (from front bumper towards windshield). On all Side surfaces (doors,
fenders, etc.) use a vertical motion, up and down. This technique will increase the way
light attracts and reflects off of Show Car Polish. The body lines and contours of your
vehicle will seem to glow. This trick really works. Remember to use Z-6 "Gloss
Enhancer" spray between every coat of Show Car Polish.

TIPS:

Zaino Z-5 is the first non-abrasive polish that will eliminate swirl marks, fine scratches
and spidering, without hurting the integrity of the clear coat. It does this in stages,
anywhere between 1 to 5 coats, depending on vehicle color. With each application of Z-5
polish, you will see the swirl marks and fine scratches gradually lessen, until the marks
are no longer visible and your paint will look flawless. Z-5 can be used initially or at
anytime thereafter. You should switch to Z-2 as soon as you are happy with the way the
paint finish looks. Example, no more swirls, scratches etc. It's up to you. Z-2 has higher
optical properties than Z-5. You can switch from Z-2 to Z-5 and then back to Z-2 as often
as you want. All Show Car Polishes are 100% compatible. For the highest optical paint
enhancement. You should always end up with Z-2 as the last coat of polish.

Zaino Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray is the ultimate maintainence product. It
will remove light dust and soil between washes and will make your paint slicker, wetter-
looking, deeper and reinforce the polish system and UV protection. Because of its
unique optical enhancers, Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray will create a three dimensional,
ultra-high, light refracting paint finish. Its super anti-static properties will reduce dust and
dirt pickup by up to 60%. The more you use Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray the slicker and
more dust-free your paint will be.

NOTE: Z-6 "Gloss Enhancer" spray is really a great product. It really helps give a three
dimensional look. Its antistatic formula will reduce dust and dirt pickup by 60%. Use Z-6
very sparingly, less than one ounce will do your whole car. Lightly mist only the center of
a 1 foot section on the car. A dime size amount of Z-6 is plenty... Immediately buff with a
100% cotton towel until dry. You will feel the surface get slicker and slicker. Turn towel
frequently. Repeat on next section until entire car is finished. Do not let Z6 dry on car. If Z-
6 drys by itself just reapply Z-6 to affected area and rebuff until completely dry. Then get
the sunglasses out. Less than one ounce will do an average size vehicle. Works great
on rims, chrome, trim and plastic.

Zaino Z-7 Show Car Wash will clean heavy soil from your car and deposit a reinforcing
layer of polish and UV protection. It will not leave a film or haze like other car washes. Its
great for maintaining that Show Car look, all year round.

Zaino Z-10 "Leather in a Bottle"tm will maintain new leather and give old leather, the
look, supple feel and smell of brand new leather. It contains the highest quality, leather
oil concentrate available. Nothing on the market beats this product! Works great on vinyl
interiors and dashboards.

Zaino Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish is great for restoring old glass to like new, using a
low speed machine with a cotton bonnet.

Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss is a non-oily, non-greasy, rubber protectant and finishing
treatment. It leaves an incredibly durable, water repellent, perfect looking satin finish,
that's only slightly glossy and dry to the touch. Use on all exterior rubber, tires, moldings,
plastic trim, weatherstripping, underhood hoses and more. Just wet a sponge with Z-16
and apply to the surface to be treated and let dry. It will last thru rain and multiple
washings. Z-16 is not recommended for interior seats or vinyl tops.

Zaino Z-PC Fusion - Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover

• Safely removes minor scratches, swirls, oxidation, wax buildup and other blemishes
• Features the world's first true self-dissolving, fused tri-particulate, diminishing abrasive
system
• 100% compatibility with all painted surfaces and Zaino paint products
• Water-based formula means no mess, no staining, and easy clean up - no fillers or oils

• Can be used in sun or shade on cool surfaces
• VOC compliant

NOTE: Zaino Z-PC Fusion IS ABRASIVE and should only be used when necessary. Z-PC
Fusion is not intended for frequent use.

TOWELS

Zaino recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels
with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as
absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain
towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are
not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl
marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large
bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels
sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably
say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels.
They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the
stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain
polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels,
please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use
Colored Towels they contain dyes.