Sphinx

I'm getting tired of buying zaino accelerator, not going through it fast enough, and having to throw the rest away because it dries up. Typically I go two or three polish routines and then a few months later I find the stuff dried up.

Now, I have a new car that I need to zaino and I am out of accelerator. Other than the ability to be able to reapply polish the car very quickly, provided that I am willing to wait for the coat to dry, what's the harm in using the polish without the accelerator?

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Mark Ca

There's nothing wrong with that. That's how I used to do it prior to the accelerator. Their Z-CS clear is great also

Grzldvt1

In my shop, we will do a Z-CS(Clear Seal) as a base, then Z-8, another Clear Seal with Z-8, up to 3 coats of each. The results are stunning.

Street Rat

Gotta love that Z-8.

c6vetteinhouston

I have used the ZFX product on several occasions. What I found when I did use it, it did not speed up any drying time at all. Also, nor did it make any difference whether I did or did not use it when I applied second applications of Z-5 or Z-2. Did several tests to conclude my decision not to continue to use it. To me, I found it is a waste of money. I know what it states about more than one application of Z-2 or Z-5 within a 24 hour period, but I have never had a problem with applying two coats of Z-5, and then followed by one coat of Z-2, when I used Z-2 in 24-hour period. Simple enough, just follow the directions on the bottles of Z2 and Z5. You will be fine. However, I would strongly encourage to use a top coat or two with Z-CS followed by Z-8. It is important to let the Z-5 and Z-2, if used, to dry for at least 30 - 45 minutes. You will not use ZFX with Z-CS. It really takes about 30 minutes or so with or without ZFX. I have not used ZFX in years and I will put my vehicle up against anyone else that has or uses ZFX.

WhiteDiamond

My personal opinion is the ZFX didn't produce the results time between coats produced. I planned my application to include 2 days, at minimum, for Zaino Z2 or Z5 application. Plan was at least 2 coats. Always appeared "deeper" this way than ZFX accelerated application with same products, even going 3 coats.

This is very personal in opinion, as all car detail data typically is. Very few shops ever purchase the equipment that can measure gloss and such.

captaineddie

I use Z-2, Z-8 and Clear Seal. How long should I let each product dry between coats in a heated garage?

c6vetteinhouston

After you have applied a coat of Z-2, without ZFX, I have allowed for 30 minutes to cure or dry. Then, I wipe off followed by wiping it down with either Z-6 or Z-8. Then, you need to apply a second coat of Z-2 and allow 30 minutes to dry and wipe off again. Again, after you wipe off the second coat of Z-2, you will wipe down with Z-6 or Z-8. Next, apply your Z-CS as your top coat, following the application directions. I, personally allow this to take up to 2 hours to dry. That might be a bit extreme, but for me, it works. After it has cured, then, wipe down with Z-8. If you want to apply an addition top coat of Z-CS, which I do, allow 2 hours to dry again, and then, wipe down with Z-8 as the last step. Man, I am telling, you will not be disappointed. Patience is the key to this process, the rewards are with it.

captaineddie

Thanks for your reply! What you suggested is pretty much what I'm doing. The car is looking really good.

z06clif

By not using the accelerator only means you have to wait till the next day for the next coat. It was never really a necessity just a convienence

Clif

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