does Zaino get old?
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Instructor
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From: Palatine Il.
does Zaino get old?
I had a bottle of Z2 and the ZFX hardener on the shelf in my garage
and used it last weekend. it was very hard to take off. I put on two
coats. that was enough work. I don't remember it being that hard to remove. It is about 4 years old.
and used it last weekend. it was very hard to take off. I put on two
coats. that was enough work. I don't remember it being that hard to remove. It is about 4 years old.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rocklin CA
Same issue, but my wax is only a couple of months old.
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
The key is not to let it FREEZE in your garage during the winter (for us folks in up north) I store mine in the basement.
But 4 years is probably too old for ANY wax/polish.
Tom
Burning Brakes
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From: Dysartsville, NC
Have you sent Sal an e-mail? He'll respond personally. I have some 2+ year Z2-PRO and it works just fine, I mixed up ONE OUNCE last week with some ZFX and as usual I got THREE COATS out of it.
The key is not to let it FREEZE in your garage during the winter (for us folks in up north) I store mine in the basement.
But 4 years is probably too old for ANY wax/polish.
Tom
The key is not to let it FREEZE in your garage during the winter (for us folks in up north) I store mine in the basement.
But 4 years is probably too old for ANY wax/polish.
Tom
Le Mans Master
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From: Silicon Valley and Yosemite, CA
Here is the shelf life on Zaino Products
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Team Owner
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Posts: 20,054
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From: Swansea IL
Here is the shelf life on Zaino Products
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Tom
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Melting Slicks
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From: Beverly Hills, MI
Here is the shelf life on Zaino Products
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Z-2 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results use before 3 years.
Z-6 5 years +
Z-7 5 years +
Z-9 5 years +
Z-10 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results use before 3 years. I used some 3 year old Z-2 just last week and it went and came off just fine. Dried in 30 minutes and no streaks.
I am going to guess it was on to thick.
Looks like you were right on the edge
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,355
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From: Beverly Hills, MI
Whoops, just found all the info on the Zaino website...
Z-PC 3+ years
Z-AIO 3+ years
Z-CS 5+ years
Z-1 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-2 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-3 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-6 5+ years
Z-7 5+ years
Z-8 5+ years
Z-9 5+ years
Z-10 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results, keep tightly capped, avoiding moisture. Use before 24 months.
Z-PC 3+ years
Z-AIO 3+ years
Z-CS 5+ years
Z-1 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-2 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-3 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-5 For optimum results, use before 3 years.
Z-6 5+ years
Z-7 5+ years
Z-8 5+ years
Z-9 5+ years
Z-10 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-12 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-14 For optimum results, use before 2 years.
Z-16 3 to 5 years
Z-18 5 years +
ZFX For optimum results, keep tightly capped, avoiding moisture. Use before 24 months.
Racer
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From: USA
Same issue, but my wax is only a couple of months old.
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
My last few applications I have rolled the car out of the garage to let it sit in the sun for 30 minutes or so to set up and dry.
It does seem to come off a little easier this way.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
Same issue, but my wax is only a couple of months old.
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
It seems to be harder to get off than it use too.
Before Zaino combined there Z1 and Z2 it was so easy to put on and take off, 2-3 coats were easy to do in one day. Now two coats is difficult to do, it doesn't seem to dry completely and it leaves smudges.
Tim
they offer zfx in lieu of z1... you still need z1 if dont use zfx.
everything has a shelf life.
you should store your zaino at house hold ambient .. cold is its enemy. if it freezes, you are screwed.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
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From: 41-33 Cry it out Koko!!!
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I can put on a coat of Z5 pro, in 15 minutes.
Take off the Z5, add z6, add z8, all in another 45 mins.
Thats 1 hour to get results like these...
So where does "all the crap" come into play?
Last edited by ZeusC6; Oct 5, 2009 at 03:12 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
1. Buy on-line
2. Pick up box from mail box 48 hours later
3. Wash car
4. Dry car
5. Remove cap from Zaino AIO
6. Place a quarter size dollop in applicator
7. Apply to surface of cool car
8. Wait 15 to 30 minutes (good time for a potty or beer break)
9. Use soft bath towel to remove
10. Stand back and admire depth of finish and gloss
I'm guessing all these complicated steps and processes confuse some folks.
Tom