Zaino Z-5 question

[imported_Unreal]

Will Multiple layers of z-5 darken the paint at all?



Well I finally got the Zaino on my truck and I must say it looks awesome and the shine is second to none.



The problem is I dont really like it. It made my paint look very light and there is almost no depth to it and there is no wet look at all just a incredible shine.



Would adding like 5-6 or more layers of Z-5 acheive this?



How about something like AIO or Menzerna FP under it?



Topping with Trade Secret or P21S?

[kustomsol]

If you are now swirl and light scratch free, use Z-2 + ZFX .Here`s what the Zainostore.com says:



"9. You can switch to Z-2 as soon as you are happy with the way the paint finish looks. Example, no more swirls, scratches etc. It`s up to you. Z-2 has higher optical properties than Z-5. You can go from Z-2 to Z-5 and then back to Z-2 as often as you want. Z-2 and Z-5 are 100% compatible and interchangeable. You should always end with Z-2 as the last coat because of its higher optics."



This is the sitre for application instructions from Zaino:



http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Z&Category_Code=APPLICATION

[imported_Unreal]

HRP

I have read and re read that and have even printed it. I am just trying to find something or someway to darken it up a little bit. I thought I read somewhere multiple layers of Z-5 would do this. Not sure though.

[Mindflux]

Well, yeah, zaino isn`t really good for depth, atleast on light color vehicles.. I`ve found, incredible shine though.

[imported_Unreal]

MindFlux I couldnt agee more on the shine. I have never used anything that has made this much shine. Guess maybe it just isnt meant for my color wich is a shame cause I love the shine just not the overall look.

[SK2003TypeS]

Z5 looks a little "darker" on my car than Z2, but not much. I`m guessing you`re working with the black truck in you avatar ?

[Mindflux]

You might want to give 1Z products a go, it looks like you have used them in the past?? I hear they give off wonderful depth.

[imported_Unreal]

SK2003TypeS



Yeah I am working with the truck in the Avatar but its actually Dark Shadow Grey Metallic,



Here is a pic:

http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v105/TQB125/4-18-043.jpg

[eran]

What about using a Carnuba topper?

[Blk_Mach]

z5 didnt do crap for my red gt



the aio topped with p21s sounds good!





p21s gives me a better shine than z2 or z5 imo...z5 is meant to fill swirls but it doesent!

[imported_Unreal]

ERAN,



I have thought of topping it with either P21S or Trade Secret but didnt know if it would do anything?

[Deanski]

My results from Zaino was also a bright shine.



However, topping it with Souveran darkened/warmed-up the red very nicely!



If you ddon`t like it, strip off the wax and keep the Zaino-only sealant on the finish.



I`m about to try the Wolfgang/Soveran combo soon.



Too many products.... too little time



Regards,



Deanski

[Dinzdale40]

Maybe EX will have the same effect as on Zaino as it does SG...

Check out my car`s black finish in direct sunlight with Sgx2+EX....

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/328000-328999/328949_94_full.jpg

[Blk_Mach]

Originally posted by Deanski

My results from Zaino was also a bright shine.



However, topping it with Souveran darkened/warmed-up the red very nicely!



If you ddon`t like it, strip off the wax and keep the Zaino-only sealant on the finish.



I`m about to try the Wolfgang/Soveran combo soon.



Too many products.... too little time



Regards,



Deanski







thats tomarrows.. detail wg/p21s

[eran]

I just did a (sorry no pics) z5, z5, z5, z2, P21S on my dark green metallic accord, I definatley see the green metallic more now that I added the P21S Carnuba topper.