Zaino First Application Questions...

[Gray Wolf]

First off let me say thanks to all of you who have helped by answering my previous threads. This is a great site and the information gathered from all the detailers here has helped immensly.

Received my Zaino order of ZFX, Z-2, Z-5, Z-6, Z-7, Z-18(claybar) and 318 (cotton polish applicators). Booked this weekend to apply Zaino to a 3 week old (new car) Topaz (medium) Blue BMW. I've read numerous posts about Zaino here that have answered many of my questions. However, being the "detailed" anal person I am there are still some questions I've yet found answers to.

This is my planned schedule:

DAWN WASH (1 oz. per 3 gallons of water) & rinse well.
Z-18 CLAYBAR with Z-7 for lube. (1/2 cap per 12 ozs. water)
Z-7 WASH
Z-5 with ZFX (2 coats with Z-6 after each coat)
Z-2 with ZFX (2 coats the following day with Z-6 after each)
Z-5 and Z-2 will be removed with true US 100% cotton towels
Will spray Z-6 on applicators.

The questions:
1) Should I dry the car between the Dawn Wash and Claying?
2) Should I apply Z-6 before the first coat of Z-5?
3) Are best results obtained applying both Z-5 coats first or with Z-2 in-between?

Directions say to use Zaino polish and Z-6 on wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic.:

4) Are there any parts that I shouldn't let the polish or Z-6 get on such as windows, chrome plated plastic or headlight covers which are a hard clear plastic.
5) Does Zaino look OK on the black plastic trim around the windows? Mine are kind of flat black (not glossy). If not how do I keep from getting it on them?

Thanks in advance for any replies to the questions or suggestions on the procedures.

Bob

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[DavidB]

Good questions.

Yes, dry your car before you start the claying process. Clay one panel at a time and wipe dry before moving on.

Using Z6 before and between coats of Zaino polishes makes the applying the polish much easier. Z6 is okay on all surfaces, however, it may cause slight streaking on windows.

Zaino polish work fine on rubber and plastic trim. It won't turn white or leave a residue.

db

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

anyone tried applying Z5/2 to windows following use of the Z12 glass polish??

[MikeLS]

I apply Z12 and Z2 to most of my glass surfaces and they work great! Water rolls off the second it touches the glass. If anything, it helps keep the glass from getting as dirty after rain or spotting from washing, not to mention how crystal clear they become.

Zaino can be used on practically any exterior surface without any harmful effects. I use Z2/Z5 on my black matte plasics and tail lenses and they actually become more glossy and reflective. Looks great! You can use any combination of coats you desire, there's no set order. You may like two coats ZFX Z5 and one Z2, or vice versa. Applying Z6 in between is a good idea to help the next coat apply thinner and bond better. I think your really love Zaino on your new Bimmer!