Anyone using Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale™ Spray Seal (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-8&Category_Code=Zaino)? If so, if a little overspray winds up on the unfinished panels will there be a problem?

I'm using Z-8 (fantastic - so much better even than the excellent Z-6) and have not noticed any on the plastic panels.

I think the Z-2 and Z-5 polishes are the products with permanence and require isopropyl alcohol to remove.

The best resource for Zaino information is www.corvetteforum.com (http://www.corvetteforum.com/) in the car care section. Sal Zaino is a Corvette guy and that's the circuit where Zaino first took off and where the super zealots congregate en masse.

You could also go to www.zainobros.com (http://www.zainobros.com) and e-mail Sal. He's known to answer questions.

I'm using Z-8 (fantastic - so much better even than the excellent Z-6) and have not noticed any on the plastic panels.

You could also go to www.zainobros.com (http://www.zainobros.com) and e-mail Sal. He's known to answer questions.

I called Zaino and spoke with, well, whoever answered the tech line... probably Sal. He said Z-8 on the panels would not be a particular problem, but stressed it was not intended for the panels... Z-8 is for paint. Duh.

LOL - nothing like stating the obvious.

To be cautious, when you are nearing the plastic you could spray the Z-8 on your towel instead of on the paint. You're supposed to be very sparing with it, in any event.
The unofficial Zaino mantra is: less is more.

I suggest treating your panels with Zaino's tire dressing / exterior vinyl protectant. It soaks into the panels just like lemon oil on fine wood furniture. Initially, it might take 2 or 3 light applications to get a nice even coverage, as it does seem to soak in quite a bit. The protectant has a high U-V rating, the color looks much richer, and water beads up on the panels just like on the polished painted panels.

Having used that on the panels, getting a little polish or overspray of Z-6 on the panels hasn't been an issue for me. I haven't placed an order since they came out with Z-8, so I haven't had any experience with that.

Thanks for that tip, HappyCamper. Hadn't occured to me to use Z-16 on the panels.

Just discovered Z-14 (glass polish) will clean the chrome exhaust extender.

I suggest treating your panels with Zaino's tire dressing / exterior vinyl protectant. It soaks into the panels just like lemon oil on fine wood furniture. Initially, it might take 2 or 3 light applications to get a nice even coverage, as it does seem to soak in quite a bit. The protectant has a high U-V rating, the color looks much richer, and water beads up on the panels just like on the polished painted panels.


Thanks for the advice. The "what product on the unfinished panels" is a long-standing issue. I just bowed to what seemed to be recommended most often, i.e. 303, and ordered a bottle.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit, between an autopia.com order and the Zaino order I've nearly spent $200 in cleaning/detailing stuff in the last day or two.

So, I'll have to use 303 until the bottle empties. At that time I'll definitely consider Z-16.

Thanks for that tip, HappyCamper. Hadn't occured to me to use Z-16 on the panels.

Just discovered Z-14 (glass polish) will clean the chrome exhaust extender.

You're welcome, hickerchick and fiAsco. Let me know how it works out for you. I applied it very lightly with a large sponge and let it soak in a little between applications (I think according to directions on the bottle or found online). It might have looked a little streaky until about the 3rd coat. That was true the first time only. After that, just an occasional light refresh coat is all that is needed.

Actually, I need to take my own advice and detail my entire E. In November, I moved from my apartment to a 1950's house, and getting that in order has been more of a priority for me since then. Hopefully talking about this will get me inspired to spend a little time on detailing my ride.