Z-CS and Z-AIO vs. Heavy Salt

[mgm2003]

We`ve had a stretch of bad weather in the NE. Last week it was snow and salt trucks Sunday-Thursday. Each day it would snow about 1/8" -just enough for the salt crew to hose down to roads, and clear up the next day. Friday temps were in the low 40`s so I HAD to break out the wash gear!



I currently have Z-AIO and CS sitting on my STS paint. Heavy salt sat on my paint for 5 days and I thought it would really degrade things, but after a wash I was pleasantly surprised.



Process Uses:

Z7 Wash / Foam Gun (Pre-rinsed twice)

P21S on the wheels

TOL Wheel cleaner (3:1) on the wheels/wells/exhaust

Z6 QD while drying off

Z16 on the wells/tires

Total Time Invested: Less than 90 minutes.



Saturday afternoon was sunny (but cold). The pics were taken in 29 degree weather. I hate you guys in the South!!!!



I`ve been very impressed with CS durability over the winter months. My paint looked like hell with heavy salt/splatter, but after a wash it looks freshly detailed and the paint feels very slick, even after a full week of salt. (Yes, the Z6 helped rejouvenate things a bit, but CS is holding strong).

[imported_GregCavi]

Nice! I need to do the same, but with -15 highs in the last few days, I should just get used to my car being white.



Greg

[BlackElantraGT]

Looks like it was just freshly waxed. Very nice! When was the last time you detailed this car with the ZAIO and Z-CS?

[imported_rydawg]

Looks great John! I can`t wait for the new zaio and zcs to come out!

[joe.p]

John,nice car.



CS appears to be holding up real nice..the caddy looks like you spent all day on it..

[imported_rydawg]

John....How would you compare the cs to z5 pro?



Also, could cs be applied right after zpc for maximum results?



Thanks

Ryan

[imported_NeilScarrott]

Very impressive! The car looks super, my Audi A4 has been wearing ZFX`d Z2 Pro over the winter and it constantly impresses me, a QD with Z6 or Z8 and the car is sparkling!



I am really keen to get my hands on these products and hope the UK distributor can get them soon.



One question I have on the new products is around use of Z2 Pro with ZFX. Is it possible to apply 3 x ZFX`d Z2 Pro over an initial base of Z-AIO?



The reason for not being sure is that I thought perhaps ZFX`d Z2 Pro would have to go on as the first layer in order to properly bond to the paint. I am hoping it will work as Klasse AIO and SG do, i.e. the AIO product creates an ideal base for the sealant.

[imported_memnuts]

Very impressive! The car looks super, my Audi A4 has been wearing ZFX`d Z2 Pro over the winter and it constantly impresses me, a QD with Z6 or Z8 and the car is sparkling!



I am really keen to get my hands on these products and hope the UK distributor can get them soon.



One question I have on the new products is around use of Z2 Pro with ZFX. Is it possible to apply 3 x ZFX`d Z2 Pro over an initial base of Z-AIO?



The reason for not being sure is that I thought perhaps ZFX`d Z2 Pro would have to go on as the first layer in order to properly bond to the paint. I am hoping it will work as Klasse AIO and SG do, i.e. the AIO product creates an ideal base for the sealant.

Neil,

Yes. That`s a perfect protocol. Cleanse and lay down a base with ZAIO and follow with Z2,Z5 or CS. You can actually just apply a single coat of Z2 or Z5 without ZFX. Since you are applying 3 coats ZFX :woohoo:





John, the Caddy looks great. You`ll be surprised how well CS protects and endures.:hifive:

[mgm2003]

Looks like it was just freshly waxed. Very nice! When was the last time you detailed this car with the ZAIO and Z-CS?

Thank You



Z-AIO and Z-CS were applied to the STS in late Dec/early Jan. Since that time, my paint has been exposed to harsh conditions (namely road salt), which tend to break down products quickly. I don`t feel the need to re-apply another coat of Z-CS at this time.

[gmblack3]

Looks great John! Props to you for getting outside in the cold.



No salt to contend with here in the south of course.



My lazy/whimpy butt just did a QEW wash on Sat and a quick QEW wipedown of the wheels. No Z6 pr Z8 after.



3x of ZFX`d Z5pro and an application of ZCS in early Nov. The car has been driven 200 miles since the QEW wash and this is what it looks like today.

[mgm2003]

That`s after a QEW wash and 200 miles ?!? Wow!



The paint looks super wet:2thumbs:



If you want to check out the salted look I`ll swap cars with you for a month

[gmblack3]

That`s after a QEW wash and 200 miles ?!? Wow!



The paint looks super wet:2thumbs:



If you want to check out the salted look I`ll swap cars with you for a month

Thanks John!



That is correct, the pic is after a QEW wash and 200 miles. I am very happy with the way this combo is holding up.



As long as I get one of your excellent quick details after that would be fine. :2thumbs:

[TGates]

So if you wanted to completely avoid ZFX altogether, you could still layer Z2 one layer at a time allowing at least 24 hours for the previous layer to fully cure? How many layers/how many months until you would need to re-establish a base with ZAIO?