Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further....

BATMANs · 10-12-2009, 12:25

I’ve seen a few threads asking about Z-PC, and wanted to share a recent detail I found on the net.

For years, visual imperfections such as swirl marks, scuffs, scratches and buffer holograms were the scourge of perfectionists everywhere. They infected vehicles without any discrimination - show cars, daily drivers, imports, domestics and custom vehicles all suffered.

The shop absolutely hammered it with a rotary (the entire car). It sits outside 24 x 7, and the glaze the shop used wore off quick and left one of the worse looking hack jobs that I've ever seen.

BEFORE PICTURES:

Prep-Work:
Dawn Wash
Clay bar

Polish:
Zaino Z-PC with a machine polisher
I’m pretty impressed that Z-PC was able to tackle black paint in such poor condition.

Protection:
Z-6 (wipe down)
Z-AIO All-in-one (emulsifying cleaner, very mild abrasive & "primer-base")
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish (for Swirl Marks & Fine Scratches)
Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes (for the "wet" look)
Z-CS Clear Seal (for the paint, glass, trim, wheels and lighting)
Z16 for the tires.

AFTER PICTURES:

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

It's the world's first (and only) true, self-dissolving, fused tri-particulate, diminishing abrasive system. It works equally well when used by hand or machine, making it as versatile as it is effective! Just wipe it on, work it in (either by hand or machine) and wipe it off.

Unlike other paint prep products that are typically loaded with cheap oils and fillers, the water-based formula of Zaino Z-PC Fusion requires no washing afterward - just apply and remove Zaino Z-PC Fusion and go straight to applying your favorite Zaino protectant. Further, there's virtually no effort required to apply and remove Zaino Z-PC Fusion.

Frank Spano · 10-23-2009, 23:30

The car looks amazing. Great job.

**mlambert890** · 10-23-2009, 23:59

Holy shit... MAGICAL resurrection. Really really great work!

BATMANs · 10-26-2009, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlambert890

Holy shit... MAGICAL resurrection. Really really great work!

yes.

I did my brother's RX8 the other day.

Amazing.........

lunchman · 10-27-2009, 21:28

Looks great! Nice job. What type of pad did you use with the machine buffer?

I tried Z-PC by hand a few months ago on my Miata and didn't get very impressive results. Then I bought the Porter Cable and used a different product for swirl removal. If you can get results like this with Z-PC and machine application, that's another product to add back in to my arsenal of detailing supplies vs. swirls.

MakeMineRed · 11-04-2009, 12:11

Is this a permanent fix or do the swirls come back once the wax wears off?

BATMANs · 11-04-2009, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakeMineRed

Is this a permanent fix or do the swirls come back once the wax wears off?

not a wax. a permanent fix.

If it can't fix it, then painting is the next step.

HTN · 11-10-2009, 08:19

Just got the stuff last week. Spent the day waxing my 06 M45...fell in love with it all over again.
Thanks Bat.

BATMANs · 11-10-2009, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTN

Just got the stuff last week. Spent the day waxing my 06 M45...fell in love with it all over again.
Thanks Bat.

Got any pics?

HTN · 11-11-2009, 09:40

Sorry no pics to back it up. Was too excited when the FedEx truck came to deliver.

BATMANs · 11-11-2009, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTN

Sorry no pics to back it up. Was too excited when the FedEx truck came to deliver.

u do it by hand or had a polishing machine?

MANIACura · 11-17-2009, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATMANs

u do it by hand or had a polishing machine?

How did you do yours?
I was thinking of paying a professional to do my NSX after I get the front and left side of it painted. You results look pretty amazing but I know there is some skill involved in repairing swirls and spider webs.

BATMANs · 11-17-2009, 17:45

I bought this:

http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Tool-...0&sr=8-1-spell

$57 shipped. It works just as good as the Professional-Grade $250+ ones from Makita, Dewalt, etc.

I used the highest speed for trouble areas and then dialed it down to 1200 - 1700 rpm's to ensure the best result for the finishing polish. The weight of the polisher was good enough for horizontal surfaces.

If your paint is borderline and you are not confident in your abilities, then the orbiter is pretty much retard-proof.

This is suppose to be the best one on the market:

http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7...8497875&sr=1-1

$173.00

Random orbiters are the safest route for beginners and novice, but won't yield the wet shine.

HTN · 11-19-2009, 08:59

Yep that's what I used the PC. Very easy to use. I have not build up the confidence yet to use other high speed buffers.

BATMANs · 11-19-2009, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTN

Yep that's what I used the PC. Very easy to use. I have not build up the confidence yet to use other high speed buffers.

Were your results similar to the aforementioned photos?

HTN · 11-19-2009, 23:48

I'm very happy with it. None of my 4 cars have swirls= many many hours in the garage.

10-12-2009, 12:25	#1
BATMANs Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 94024 Posts: 2,327	Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... I’ve seen a few threads asking about Z-PC, and wanted to share a recent detail I found on the net. For years, visual imperfections such as swirl marks, scuffs, scratches and buffer holograms were the scourge of perfectionists everywhere. They infected vehicles without any discrimination - show cars, daily drivers, imports, domestics and custom vehicles all suffered. The shop absolutely hammered it with a rotary (the entire car). It sits outside 24 x 7, and the glaze the shop used wore off quick and left one of the worse looking hack jobs that I've ever seen. BEFORE PICTURES: Prep-Work: Dawn Wash Clay bar Polish: Zaino Z-PC with a machine polisher I’m pretty impressed that Z-PC was able to tackle black paint in such poor condition. Protection: Z-6 (wipe down) Z-AIO All-in-one (emulsifying cleaner, very mild abrasive & "primer-base") Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish (for Swirl Marks & Fine Scratches) Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes (for the "wet" look) Z-CS Clear Seal (for the paint, glass, trim, wheels and lighting) Z16 for the tires. AFTER PICTURES: NOTE: Zaino Z-PC Fusion IS ABRASIVE and should only be used when necessary. Z-PC Fusion is not intended for frequent use. It's the world's first (and only) true, self-dissolving, fused tri-particulate, diminishing abrasive system. It works equally well when used by hand or machine, making it as versatile as it is effective! Just wipe it on, work it in (either by hand or machine) and wipe it off. Unlike other paint prep products that are typically loaded with cheap oils and fillers, the water-based formula of Zaino Z-PC Fusion requires no washing afterward - just apply and remove Zaino Z-PC Fusion and go straight to applying your favorite Zaino protectant. Further, there's virtually no effort required to apply and remove Zaino Z-PC Fusion. __________________ 1993 NSX Tien EDFC, Adjustable Sway Bars, K&N, Headers, X-pipe & Zoomers tips, HID high/low, PIAA HID driving lights, 17/18 Enkei RP03, APR GTC 300 spoiler 2005 GTO Supercharged 514RWHP & 489RWTQ Last edited by BATMANs; 10-12-2009 at 12:52.

10-23-2009, 23:30	#2
Frank Spano Registered User Feedback Score: 14 reviews Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Brunswick N.J. Posts: 1,131	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... The car looks amazing. Great job.

10-23-2009, 23:59	#3
mlambert890 NSXPrime.com Patron Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PA Posts: 982	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Holy shit... MAGICAL resurrection. Really really great work!

10-27-2009, 21:28	#5
lunchman Gold Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 268	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Looks great! Nice job. What type of pad did you use with the machine buffer? I tried Z-PC by hand a few months ago on my Miata and didn't get very impressive results. Then I bought the Porter Cable and used a different product for swirl removal. If you can get results like this with Z-PC and machine application, that's another product to add back in to my arsenal of detailing supplies vs. swirls. __________________ '91 Berlina Black/Black, '02 RSX-S, '00 Miata, '08 TL

11-04-2009, 12:11	#6
MakeMineRed Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 32	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Is this a permanent fix or do the swirls come back once the wax wears off? __________________ "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. " Mario Andretti

11-10-2009, 08:19	#8
HTN Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL. Posts: 626	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Just got the stuff last week. Spent the day waxing my 06 M45...fell in love with it all over again. Thanks Bat. __________________ 05 Red/BLK

11-11-2009, 09:40	#10
HTN Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL. Posts: 626	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Sorry no pics to back it up. Was too excited when the FedEx truck came to deliver. __________________ 05 Red/BLK

11-17-2009, 17:45	#13
BATMANs Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 94024 Posts: 2,327	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Tool-...0&sr=8-1-spell $57 shipped. It works just as good as the Professional-Grade $250+ ones from Makita, Dewalt, etc. I used the highest speed for trouble areas and then dialed it down to 1200 - 1700 rpm's to ensure the best result for the finishing polish. The weight of the polisher was good enough for horizontal surfaces. If your paint is borderline and you are not confident in your abilities, then the orbiter is pretty much retard-proof. This is suppose to be the best one on the market: http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7...8497875&sr=1-1 $173.00 Random orbiters are the safest route for beginners and novice, but won't yield the wet shine. __________________ 1993 NSX Tien EDFC, Adjustable Sway Bars, K&N, Headers, X-pipe & Zoomers tips, HID high/low, PIAA HID driving lights, 17/18 Enkei RP03, APR GTC 300 spoiler 2005 GTO Supercharged 514RWHP & 489RWTQ Last edited by BATMANs; 11-17-2009 at 18:32.

11-19-2009, 08:59	#14
HTN Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL. Posts: 626	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... Yep that's what I used the PC. Very easy to use. I have not build up the confidence yet to use other high speed buffers. __________________ 05 Red/BLK

11-19-2009, 23:48	#16
HTN Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL. Posts: 626	Re: Zaino Z-PC: If you have swirl marks - look no further.... I'm very happy with it. None of my 4 cars have swirls= many many hours in the garage. __________________ 05 Red/BLK

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