"Last Step Product"=LSP
Zaino, IMO, gives a very plastic look.....Many people also use it because of its fillers that fill in scratches instead of removing them. Zaino does have some polishes but most don’t use them.
I prefer the "warm wet" look of Carnauba and really enjoy keeping my cars in pristine condition. For me its a labor of love and not a tedious task.
I use a QD (Quick Detailer) when needed, wash the cars at least weekly (using a foam gun and two bucket method), always dry with a blower and then QD when finishing the drying with a microfiber towel (this keeps the swirling/scratches down so I dont have to "fill" or polish..
I then weekly apply wax, not because I have to, but because I enjoy it. Its actually a therapeutic event. I have 18 different carnauba paste waxes, all have differing subtleties.
There are many products on the market at least as good as Zaino. This means in terms of durability, looks or anything else. If you look at the numerous websites and their forums (including Autogeek in the banner ad), you will find there are a tremendous number of competitors.
As an example the System One system demo'd on my car is a non-diminishing abrasive system that is fantastic for our cermi-clear coats. They have used electron Microscopes to look at the effect of their polish on paints and their system tests fantastically with a Glossmeter which provides an unbiased scientific read of shine. The developer, Tom Horvath, is extremely knowledgeable about automobile pant. In fact he has won the Pebble Beach Concours event with some of his work.
The other reason I don’t use Zaino is the personality of Sal. He is a tremendous self-promoter who gives NO credit to anything but his system. In talking to him I personally found his attitude bothersome and I prefer to do business with "good people" who let the results of their products speak for themselves. (Thats just my opinion though.)
I have had a blast learning about detailing and have been amazed at the science involved. If you consider caring for your car a chore, then use Zaino (or other sealants). If you enjoy the process there is a world of products and knowledge at your disposal.
(If you want to see an example of a pro in action check out this link. Paul Dalton has done a great job raising the profession of detailing from just wash/wax. The cars and before/afters will amaze you
http://www.miracledetail.co.uk/auto-...orrection.html.