Austin83

I always have trouble with Zaino streaking. I know this is a sign of applying too much Zaino. My problem areas appear to be where I first start applying the Zaino after putting it on my applicator pad. After polishing a 3 ft by 3 ft area the pad is usually perfect for applying it thin enough. I always spray my applicator pad with distilled water and put a thin X or N of Z2 or Z5 on the applicator pad and spread it with my finger. I always end up having to re-wash with Z7 to remove the streaks (Z6 or damp towel has never removed the streaks.) This makes for a long and not so fun process. This is on a black vehicle so the streaks are 10X worse looking. Maybe a N or an X on the applicator pad is too much, but this is what the instructions say. Any suggestions or help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

dougatl

Common problem, and yes, less is more. I usually spray the pad w/a shot of Z6 each time before I put a drop on the pad and usually it's just a drop. Looks like little or no product is being applied but it is as the Z2 or 5 whichever you're using gets even thinner due to the spray of 6.
Humidity also plays a huge role, here in the south with it being 90 degrees and plenty of humidity, the product takes longer to dry, but to me it's well worth it. Zaino user since 2000.
Doug

Grzldvt1

Without seeing how much, I am guessing the initial Z or N is simply too much product. In our shop we do an X of no more the 5-6 pin head size dots per slash and never have the streaking issue.

capevettes

I always prime the pad with a couple of good squirts of Z6. I have found priming with water (even distilled) can cause streaking in the area initially applied. My first application is usually in less conspicuous areas until the pad is fully "impregnated" with Z2, Z5 or whichever product I am applying. Use light pressure when applying. Exerting too much pressure on the pad can also cause streaking. Just let it glide across the surface.

Timbrr

I use a spritz of detail spray to start the process. Try putting the Z in the middle of your pad about the size of a dime or quarter. Don't be afraid to work the product into the panel using overlapping back & forth motions. Remember: thin is in

Toms03Z

dougatl mentioned humidity and I believe this is the biggest issue in getting Zaino to dry.

On a day with high humidity I wouldn't even waste my time trying to apply it. I consider a high humidity day around 60% and higher. I remember years ago when I first starting using Zaino I tried to apply it on a rainy day. I just ended up smearing it around all day and making a mess.

On a nice dry day with low humidity, Zaino will dry quickly (15 mins. or less) and wipe off easily. Follow up with a wipedown with Z6 and it's a fairly quick and easy process.

For years now, before I think of applying a coat of Zaino, I check the weather forecast first.