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I keep mine in my garage with all the other cleaning supplies. My ZFX is a year old and just fine. Maybe you got a bad batch or didn't screw the cap on tight.
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Originally Posted by Southsider
I keep mine in my garage with all the other cleaning supplies. My ZFX is a year old and just fine. Maybe you got a bad batch or didn't screw the cap on tight.
#28
Shine on
The other day a mechanic was putting freon in my A/C and the can bust and the oil got on my RX8. So I took it to the local car wash automatic(dozenz of cars a hour) and ask for a hand wash at the mechanics expense. So the owner came over and looked at the car and ask me if my red RX8 came that shiney from the factory. I proceeded to tell him I used Zanio on it. He could not beleive the shine. My formula
1 coat Menzena P085 for cleaning
2 coats of Z5 w ZFX
2 coats of Z2 w ZFX.
By the way the oil came of with no problem, shine on.
1 coat Menzena P085 for cleaning
2 coats of Z5 w ZFX
2 coats of Z2 w ZFX.
By the way the oil came of with no problem, shine on.
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Just got some of the new Z-8 detailer spray and it is more amazing that the Z6. It gave my sunlight silver a little hint of purple in its color, almost like the gray.
Also used the Tire shine (Z-16) and it is without a doubt the best tire shine. Gives it just a right amount of gloss without any greasey look. After 1 week still looks just as shiney.
Also used the Tire shine (Z-16) and it is without a doubt the best tire shine. Gives it just a right amount of gloss without any greasey look. After 1 week still looks just as shiney.
#30
Originally Posted by staticlag
Wax of any kind on the matte plastic surfaces will leave white residue, so just wax everything but the black matte parts. Headlights and taillights are a-ok!
Zaino makes leather conditioner and glass polishing agent as well
Yes. It greatly reduces brake dust buildup.
Zaino makes leather conditioner and glass polishing agent as well
Yes. It greatly reduces brake dust buildup.
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The congealing of the ZFX is not unusual if not used for months at a time. Zaino products, especially things like the Z1 and Z2, and the like do have a definite shelf life, and if you don't use them enough throughout a year, you will have to throw them away...never buy more than you'll need for a six month to one year period.
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Just to chime in on the plastic residue.
The Zaino does not leave any reside, I put some on my trucks bed liner top which is just plastic. let it set for about 30 minutes and it wiped right off with no residue. Fantastic stuff.
That doesn't mean go smearing it all over your car, but you don't have to really worry about the residue.
The Zaino does not leave any reside, I put some on my trucks bed liner top which is just plastic. let it set for about 30 minutes and it wiped right off with no residue. Fantastic stuff.
That doesn't mean go smearing it all over your car, but you don't have to really worry about the residue.
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I was looking just for a good shine. I also don't want anything that I could screw up my paint with. What about just getting Z-7 and Z-6. So, I would use Z-7 and then use the finishing gloss Z-6? That sounds pretty good to me. And, if it still is not good enough I will buy the Z-5 and see how that goes. Would my plan of just getting Z-6 and Z-7 work? Also, what order would I need to apply these 2 things?
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Once the car gets dirty after zaion polishing the car... i will use Z-7 followed by Z-6 for the regular washes... than about 6 months later.. polish it again with the full zaino polishes
Jaeger76,
Alot longer than a year.
The first time i used it, me and 2 friends polished our cars. Now 5 months later i did my car again.
So that is 4 polishes... and i still have enough left for 2 more.
Jaeger76,
Alot longer than a year.
The first time i used it, me and 2 friends polished our cars. Now 5 months later i did my car again.
So that is 4 polishes... and i still have enough left for 2 more.
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
I was looking just for a good shine. I also don't want anything that I could screw up my paint with. What about just getting Z-7 and Z-6. So, I would use Z-7 and then use the finishing gloss Z-6? That sounds pretty good to me. And, if it still is not good enough I will buy the Z-5 and see how that goes. Would my plan of just getting Z-6 and Z-7 work? Also, what order would I need to apply these 2 things?
Z-5 is a polish for swirls...probably a waste of time. But coats of ZFX mixed with Z-2 followed by Z-6 in between will give you a good look.
#36
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I have found that Z-5 doesn't do much if anything to swirls and scratchs If the paint on your car is smooth and how you want it just use Z-2 mixed with ZFX and you will love the shine and protection. If you have swirls and scratchs I suggest using the Z-PC, it seemed to help my black car out some and then put a couple coats of Z-2 with ZFX on there.
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I just ordered myself a bunch of Zaino. Planning on doing a Dawn wash, then claybar, and 3 coats of Z2 Pro. Never used any of this stuff before but everyone makes it sound so good that I had to do it. Anyway, this thread is awesome and was a huge help to me to figure out what I wanted. It deserves a bump! Thanks!
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I did my car today. Spent 4 hours of hard labor making it shine, and I'm pretty sure my neighbor thinks I'm a mental patient now. The car is looking great though, very glossy, and the surface is so smooth it feels wet. The sun was down by the time I finished, so I can't wait to see it tomorrow morning in all its glory. It really seemed to bring out a purple hue in the Galaxy Grey, very dark and nice, but like I said, still haven't seen it in the bright sun yet. I'm a Zaino convert.
This was the first time I ever used clay bar. It's neat how you can feel the surface become smooth as you go. I think this was the worst part though, not something I want to do too often (or ever again if I didn't have to!).
This was the first time I ever used clay bar. It's neat how you can feel the surface become smooth as you go. I think this was the worst part though, not something I want to do too often (or ever again if I didn't have to!).
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Unless you only drive your 8 on the weekends, you probably will need to clay again at some point in the future. It is a cool process though, isn't it? You get that half satisfied, half disgusted feeling when you examine the clay bar afterwards with all the micro-crap stuck to it, kinda like looking at Biore strips after you rip 'em off your nose.
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How many ounces do you guys usually use for 1 coat? I mixed up 4 ounces yesterday but ended up only using 2. I did it at dusk though so it was getting hard to see. Not sure if I used enough.. or too much. It all came off 30 minutes later and it looks good so I think 2 is good.
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How many ounces do you guys usually use for 1 coat? I mixed up 4 ounces yesterday but ended up only using 2. I did it at dusk though so it was getting hard to see. Not sure if I used enough.. or too much. It all came off 30 minutes later and it looks good so I think 2 is good.
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As you become more familiar with Z-5™ PRO Show Car Polish application, one eight ounce bottle will do a Corvette 20 times. The key is even and thin layers.
I don't know about all that... a corvette has more body area than the 8 and he uses half the amount I used.
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love the look of zaino but there's so much stuff and not sure what order or what all I'd actually want to use... I know I have some spots with swirls (seems really obvious with BB). can anyone just give me an idea for an entire wash, start to finish of what to use/how many times? Thanks
#48
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love the look of zaino but there's so much stuff and not sure what order or what all I'd actually want to use... I know I have some spots with swirls (seems really obvious with BB). can anyone just give me an idea for an entire wash, start to finish of what to use/how many times? Thanks
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