First Zaino Application
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
First Zaino Application
I'm about to apply my first treatment of Zaino tonight. I know how great is is on the paint and chrome wheels.
My question is, can it be used on the windshield and or the glass roof panel? Any info from you Zaino veterans would be greatly appreciated.
My question is, can it be used on the windshield and or the glass roof panel? Any info from you Zaino veterans would be greatly appreciated.
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I just did mine for the first time a couple weeks ago. I am a convert.
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The first and so far only time I put on Zaino, I had a bad time with it. Very hard to get all the streaks or blotches out of it. I was told that I probably put on way too much. In my case, I used Z2 with ZFX, new car with new paint and yes, used Dawn on the whole car first. Its been months since then and still shining good. I'm considering putting on another coat, but sure don't wish to spend many hours buffing it out again.
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
The first and so far only time I put on Zaino, I had a bad time with it. Very hard to get all the streaks or blotches out of it. I was told that I probably put on way too much. In my case, I used Z2 with ZFX, new car with new paint and yes, used Dawn on the whole car first. Its been months since then and still shining good. I'm considering putting on another coat, but sure don't wish to spend many hours buffing it out again.
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dgrant3830 I would definitely say that you put way too much on. You know you're getting it right when it looks like a very thin film of oil on the car. It can also take a bit to dry, even with the activator.
I do mine in complete sun to speed up the entire process. It takes about 40 minutes for me to do a coat of Z5 with a follow up of Z6
Key points;
--put it on very thin, almost to the point of not having anything on at all
--let it dry for at least 20 minutes, even with the activator
--follow up with Z6, or Z18 -if you still have some streaks, the detail spray will help to remove them
Oh, and it is terribly addictive, once you get the hang of it, you'll want to do 2 or 3 coats at a time!!
I do mine in complete sun to speed up the entire process. It takes about 40 minutes for me to do a coat of Z5 with a follow up of Z6
Key points;
--put it on very thin, almost to the point of not having anything on at all
--let it dry for at least 20 minutes, even with the activator
--follow up with Z6, or Z18 -if you still have some streaks, the detail spray will help to remove them
Oh, and it is terribly addictive, once you get the hang of it, you'll want to do 2 or 3 coats at a time!!
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From: Saint Jacob (outside Saint Louis) IL
Go lite on the application!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used a one ounce mix and got three coats. A dime size drop whould do the entire hood. So far I have 6 coats and have used two oz of product. That's 3 wait a day and did the other three (with zfx).
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I got three coats with 2 oz and had a bit left over. Had no problem buffing, no streaks either! Love the way it gives the wet look!
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About 3 coats per ounce once you get the hang of it
I' been usin' Z2 + ZFX for about two years, polishing down and re-applying every 6-7 months, and the last time I got six coats out of 2 oz. and still had a small amount left.
I'll admit the first 2 oz I ever used didn't make it that far.
And yes, it works great on the glass roof, no baking or hazing or streaking or any a' that stuff.
I'll admit the first 2 oz I ever used didn't make it that far.
And yes, it works great on the glass roof, no baking or hazing or streaking or any a' that stuff.
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I finally used up my first bottle of Z2 that I bought in 2001! 4 Corvettes and many many coats. (I also used Z5 occationally so it wasn't just Z2, but still the stuff goes a long way...)
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
As usual, great advice from the Corvette Forum pro's. I mixed a little over an ounce and had some left over after doing everything including the windshield, roof panel, door jams, and chrome wheels.
Unfortunately it's raining here and they are calling for showers all weekend.
As soon as the weather breaks I'll take some photos and post them. Thanks again guys.
Zaino works as advertised, no bulls#*t!
Unfortunately it's raining here and they are calling for showers all weekend.
As soon as the weather breaks I'll take some photos and post them. Thanks again guys.Zaino works as advertised, no bulls#*t!
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The first and so far only time I put on Zaino, I had a bad time with it. Very hard to get all the streaks or blotches out of it. I was told that I probably put on way too much. In my case, I used Z2 with ZFX, new car with new paint and yes, used Dawn on the whole car first. Its been months since then and still shining good. I'm considering putting on another coat, but sure don't wish to spend many hours buffing it out again.
