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Old 10-14-2014, 09:28 AM
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I am curious as to the opinion of Zaino users on which leaves a better shine: 2 coats of Z-2/ZFX or one coat followed by a coat of Z-CS (Clear Seal).

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Old 10-15-2014, 07:30 AM
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IMO two coats of Z2. I use Clear seal prior to a trip for a quick coat on the front and mirrors. I do not beleive it has the lasting capabilities of Z2 nor the shine
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Two coats of Z2 + CS + Z8 =

Last edited by Street Rat; 11-03-2014 at 04:55 PM. Reason: posted correct order
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One coat of Z2-PRO finished with Z6. This was my new Stingray's first detail.


I have since layered 3 more coats of Z2-PRO with Z6 but have now finished with Z8.

I don't have any photos after Z8 but I will tell the shine is beyond anything I have ever achived using ZAINO for over 15 years.

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Looks Great!
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I like Z5 myself.
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At my detail shop, we will put on light to medium colors, and consider red a medium color, 3 coats of Z-2 on solid color paint, on metallics 2 Z-2, topped off with CS.
On dark colored cars the same 3 Z-5's on solids, 2 Z-5's and CS on metallics. All are topped with Z-8. We also put a Z-6 after every coat, except the last.
Something so unique about CS on metallics that just makes them look very unique.
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
One coat of Z2-PRO finished with Z6. This was my new Stingray's first detail.


I have since layered 3 more coats of Z2-PRO with Z6 but have now finished with Z8.

I don't have any photos after Z8 but I will tell the shine is beyond anything I have ever achived using ZAINO for over 15 years.

Tom
I love that color and the car looks amazing. I'd love to see a few more shots of the whole car.....

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Originally Posted by Street Rat
Two coats of Z2 + Z8 + CS =
No…

Z2pro - CS and then Z8 for a topper….

Z8 is like Z6. The CS needs to bond to the Z2p...
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Originally Posted by BIGMAC
I am curious as to the opinion of Zaino users on which leaves a better shine: 2 coats of Z-2/ZFX or one coat followed by a coat of Z-CS (Clear Seal).

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After a complete machine polish everything looks good. Two coats of Z2p makes sure that everything got covered with no open spots and will hold up for a bit longer. The CS will add to the prep work….
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Originally Posted by Dave1
No…

Z2pro - CS and then Z8 for a topper….

Z8 is like Z6. The CS needs to bond to the Z2p...
You are correct! I need to edit my post.
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Originally Posted by Street Rat


You are correct! I need to edit my post.
It's all good...

That combo is still top of the line today...

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