What to apply and remove Zaino Z2/Z5/Z6 with?

[tmchow]

OKay, I'm about to take the plunge with the Zaino system (Z5/Z2), probably with Zfx and some Z6 too.

From the Zaino Bros website, I can clearly see that they are big fans of cotton bath towels and applicators.. but I'm wondering if that is really the best thing to use?

Currently, I have:

1 fullsize cotton bath towel that is super soft
6 YoSteve MF towels
3 round pads that have one side of foam other side with Terry cloth.

Just wondering what approach I should be taking here given the above supplies and I want to apply Zfx'd 2/Z5 with Z6.

[8ball]

I prefer the foam pads for application (even better when the foam pad is on my PC). It seems a little easier to get the coats thin with foam. I usually use a cotton towel for removal, with a clean MF to do any necessary final removal. Lately I have been using only MF with Z6, but cotton works well, too. The only thing with cotton and Z6 is that the full size bath towel is a bit cumbersome. A good quality cotton hand size toweel is much easier to work with.

Good luck. Do it right and you will love the Z.

[Guess My Name]

What you have will work...

Foam seems to be easier to apply it thin and removeing with either Cotton or MF works for most.

[RIC]

For applying either Z2 or Z5 I use cotton covered foam applicators. For removing the polish I like the large cotton towels...Zaino requires hardly any pressure to remove it. The weight of the towel is usually sufficient to remove it.
For Z6ing I use plush Microfiber Towels.

[Intermezzo]

Cotton for everything.

The cotton terry apps allow me to get unbelievably thin layers.

Charismas for buffing require no effort.

Charismas for QDing allow me to spread the Z-6 across the entire panel easier. MF's work well too, but they are so absorbant that most of the QD has been soaked up before I can spread it properly.

[olivher]

I asked the same thing before I bought my Zaino set as I already had 4 MF applicator pads and 13 MF towels. The only thing that I didn't have was Viking HD foam applicator pad.

Here's my Zaino apply/remove plan which should take place in a few weeks:

Apply ZFX/Z5 = Viking foam pad
Remove ZFX/Z5 = MF towel(s)
Z6 = MF applicator pad

[Guess My Name]

Oliver use MF towels with Z6 since it is a QD...I use two one wet with QD and the other dry to buff to a shine!

[Cybercowboy]

Currently my favorites are Viking foam pads for application, and Charisma's for removal. I use MF for QD'ing, and I always get it slightly damp first by spritzing it with a few sprays of distilled water until it is supple. YoSteve towels are great. The Zaino applicators are fine, also. Really it's a matter of personal preference so feel free to experiment a little.

After you remove the Z with a cotton towel, buff it with an ultra-suede MF for a super fantastic wonder-glow. Just make sure that your car is absolutely dust free (it should be at that point)... And if you have any smears, this technique clobbers them.

CMA has a new towel that I am going to try for this soon.

The Max, Microfiber Finishing Cloth

I like to let the Z2 or Z5 cure for a few hours before I use Z6. If you use Zfx you can go with the Z6 right away, from what I understand (haven't used it yet but plan too this spring).

[olivher]

Originally posted by Guess My Name
Oliver use MF towels with Z6 since it is a QD...I use two one wet with QD and the other dry to buff to a shine!

Will do. Thanks for the tip!