allenz

I thought I read somewhere here that you should apply a little Z-6 to the applicator before putting on the Z-1. Is this true?

thanks

georgehafe

Allen, You can apply a little Z-6 when putting it on so you don't apply with a dry applicator. Make sure you don't make it to wet as to leave any spots.

allenz

Thanks George.....here goes!

allenz

But really tough to tell where it is on, due partly to color and a hazy day. I assume when I apply the first coat of Z-5 I also dampen the application pad with Z-6.....

georgehafe

Allen, Yes it is tough to see where you apply the Z-1 with that color car.. as far as Z-5, same thing dampen applicator pad with Z-6 (you can use more this time) I then put a line down the middle of the pad less than 1/4 wide then i rub it into the pad with my finger. Top of car go from front to back, sides go up and down. :cheers:

allenz

Yeah, that is what I did. Car is done (at least this part). Tomorrow when I get home from work I will remove it with the 'approved' towels, and then spray it down with Z-6 and then another coat of Z-5.

This is a lot of work!

georgehafe

Allen, It will get easier as you go. The results are well worth the effort :eek: . Z-2 and Z-5 go on and come off with ease. You will love the way the car looks

hcvone

I would not wet the applicator for the use of Z-1, only for Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5. You can just use a little more Z-1 to wet the applicator, it too much water or Z-6 is applied to the Z-1 applicator it can leave water marks under the polish.

KLO

I also get better results with a dry pad only wetted with Z-1 like Carl, really not a lot of work, Zaino only has the extra step of Z-1 you only have to do once a year probably in your case, if you where using the Mothers or Meguiars system and where using it correctly you would have to do 2 steps before you got to the final step :cry

georgehafe

Thanks for the response guys. No 6 for Z-1 gotcha

allenz

OK, thanks, but I already applied Z-1 with a moist applicator (Z-6), let it haze, then applied Z-5 with a moist applicator......are you suggesting that I need to go back and re-do the Z-1?

KLO

No, you are fine.

allenz

Whew....had me going there for a moment......anyway, tomorrow evening I plan on removing the haze, then spraying Z-6 as directed (small areas and immediately remove with clean towel), then applying another coat of Z-5.

My plan is to apply 3 to 5 coats of Z-5, then switch to Z-2 for about 3 coats. This sound about right?

Thanks.

georgehafe

Allen,
Like I said in the first post, as long as you don't get water spots you are fine. Thats why I suggest very little Z-6 for the Z-1. Don't worry about that your fine.
If you don't have swirl marks or scratches you don't need so many coats of Z-5. Use it until you are satisfied with the results. Then go to Z-2 for the deep, wet shine. You can go back and forth if you like also. One coat of 5 one of 2 etc.

hcvone

Allen, your car should look great after a few coats of Zaino, but the more the better. ;)

allenz

Thanks guys......I will let you know how it turns out.