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09-05-2008, 03:56 PM | #1 |
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Just got my Zaino
Just got my complete Zaino kit. Wow lots of stuff and even more directions! Yikes!!
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09-06-2008, 01:47 PM | #2 |
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best wishes on your illnesses. enjoy the car.
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09-06-2008, 02:09 PM | #3 |
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Thanks very much.
I want to do the entire Zaino treatment this weekend. 1) How much time should I set aside? 2) Is it absolutely necessary to do it in the shade? It's very sunny here in FL this weekend. Not many shady areas at the house and only a couple of hours of dusk. Can I start this evening and finish tomorrow morning?
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09-06-2008, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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I did the Dawn car wash and clay bar until sundown. Gave it a good drying before I wrapped up for tonight. The directions didn't say to wash off the clay bar residue afterward, but I did. I can't imagine that that stuff needs to stay on the paint overnight.
My new 100% cotton towels left tons of lint, though!
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09-06-2008, 08:01 PM | #7 |
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I gave my 135 the Zaino treatment two weeks ago and Lester is pretty much spot on. I do have one addition to his advice. I have the same problem with the lack of shade where I live so I went back over the instructions and found that all of the steps to apply Z2/Z5, Z6, and Z-CS can be done in the sun. I would definitely clay-bar and wash in the shade but fortunately, that doesn't take up the majority of your time.
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I just peaked in the garage at my Dawn-washed, clay-barred and dried car. It's got some streaks and spots on it still. I have bad luck with drying properly. Should I use finishing cloths tomorrow morning before proceeding with the next steps?
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09-06-2008, 10:34 PM | #9 |
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Dont worry about the spots, they will come out with the first coat.
Your car is black, just do the z5 with Accelerator. Mix 1oz with 4 drops and shake for 60-90 seconds. You will get 3 coats out of that. Do a coat, let dry for 30-45 minutes, remove the coat and wipe the car down with gloss enhancer. do next coat, repeat. after all three coats are applied, do a coat of CS. it will look great and feel like a babies ass...my car has stayed 10 foot clean for a week, even with the rain.
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09-06-2008, 11:21 PM | #10 |
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you also might want to get a good waffle weave drying towel and microfiber buffing towels to take care of that lint (and potential scratching) problem....
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Sorry for all the questions, just want to do this right. :smile: Some of the directions can be a little vague.
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09-06-2008, 11:43 PM | #12 |
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yes, remove the coat with a full size terry cloth towel, then use the gloss enhancer, spraying sections of about 12X12 and remove and buff with a microfiber towel. I did the whole car including lights and turn signal. be careful around rubber, like the seals around the windows. when you are finished with the gloss enhancer, walk around the car and make sure you didnt leave any Z5, it will show up hazy. remember, less is more. I did a full three coats with only 1oz of z5. when you have finished the last cycle of Z5 and Gloss enhancer, use the CS. spray a spritz on a clean applicator and then start the car. Do small sections, spray a small section and spread it out, using the body lines as your cut off points. I started drivers side hood and moved clockwise. you will see a rainbow as you spread the CS. you will see the rainbow as you coat the panel and it will dissappear as you continue on.
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You said brand new towels and lint, does that mean you did not wash the towels before use? Gotta do that with any towel. Most are shipped in chemically treated plastic (to prevent moisture, bacteria, etc). :wink:
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Spray the z6 (or z8!) directly on the car and use a cloth to buff and wipe off, one section at a time. Save the applicators for z2/z5. Clay bars are reusable until they just look nasty or have debris embedded in them.
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I just finished using the Z-AIO and then a coat of z6 and then CS... Perhaps I made a mistake but its not as smooth as I expect it would be. Would it help to apply another coat of z6?
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Zaino should make the surface very slick. If it feels slick and rough at the same time its definitely a cleaning issue. If it doesn't feel slick at all, might be a bad batch of zaino or it went on wrong.
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I applied 2 coats; 2 of Z5 and 1 of Z2. I would have done one more coat of Z5 but I was worn out and hot. The Z2 is reluctant to buff out. Some sections of the car are still a little hazy, even tho I've rubbed them several times.
Any suggestions? Other than that, the car and tires look great!
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I have not had any problems with z2 buffing out. Almost does not need any buffing. Two things come to mind- maybe you used too much or did not let cure long enough. Too much most likely. When I use Z2/z5 with the zano applicator pad, just a drop goes a long way. In fact, I just did my GMC Yukon and I only used about 3/4 oz for the entire truck- roof included. I also use z6 in between z2 or z5 coats.
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If it is still hazy two things you can do: wipe clean with a towel that has been sprayed with z6 or use a spritzer with plain old water. Zaino is water-based so everything should dilute and wipe clear with enough water. Pics! I agree, I would wash with dawn (since you've already washed recently, I would just do this really quick), spend some time with the claybar, quick wash with z7, zAIO, wait a couple hours, then zCS. Use the z6 as a quick detailer after that.
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I probably applied too much. It was very hot and sunny, too. Thanks for the tips, I'm gonna wash it off as soon as I get home. I'll post pics tomorrow.
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