24 hour wait between coats of Zaino?

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50th yr

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Is this needed? If so why? I would think after the polish has dried and you remove it you should be good to go again. I am trying to cover swirl marks with many coats of zano.

Ron
 
if you're using ZFX you can put up to 3 coats on within 24 hours, but then you need to wait until the next day. This has to do with the way the zaino bonds with the surface and the layering properties. So to answer your sketchy question, yes this is necissary.



Just remember, man..... perfection takes time! Your vette is beautiful anyways, you'll be fine. ;)
 
Thanks Guys

I did not use ZFX. My supplier is in phoenix and said we did not need it down here. I guess I will wait the long 24 hours between coats.



Ron
 
Hi 50th. Respectfully, I don't think your dealer may be taking into account all of the benefits of ZFX - - it is not just a curing accelerant.
 
I was a little disappointed when he told me he did not have it. Its to late now as I have already used z1 and have put a coat of z5 on.

Ron
 
Interesting, I use it to get the multiple coat application and it does have a better look. Climate is not addressed in anything I have read about it. Would disagree with him, but I am not a distributor. Not sure if that title comes with additional knowledge or not.



Looking at your 1st post, I have put none Zfx back to back just to see what would happen and my paint did not peel off.



If you want to get multiple coats going I recommend the Zfx, order it direct. I use it on my 40th, 93 with 40th on the seats not the outside logo.



I still switch back and forth to none Zfx if I want a quick coat of 2 or 5 on.



LC
 
its not too late, you can use the ZFX enabled zaino over top of your existing Z1/Z5 first coat. Just order some from Sal directly. :up



oh and not using ZFX because of climate is BS - Sal tests all the products to make sure they're compatible with any climate (well, except maybe the north pole.... Santa must still use carnauba on the sleigh. :p )
 
Likecars said:
Not sure if that title comes with additional knowledge or not.
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I know a few Z distribs who don't know jack about detailing a car, they're just brainwashed into thinking that Z is the best stuff on the planet and that their particular methods are the best.
 
Wow thats great to hear. I would hate to wash and start over again. My dealer seemed like he was from the old school and thought it was a waste of money. I will order it direct tomorrow.

Ron
 
You'll be pleased. The directions will be for mixing 2 oz. More often then not I use 1 oz. with 2 drops and get 2-3 coats easy out of it. There has been a lot of discussion on different containers for mixing. I use a 2 oz. wide mouth container so I can get every bit out. I mark a 1 or 1/2oz mark if I want smaller amounts.



They run me $.49 and I throw them away when I am done.
 
What do you mix this stuff with z2? Thanks for all the info. I just read a post by shiny lil detlr about the new zaino smr. I wonder if you will have to dawn wash your car to start with the smr. I agree with his assesment of reps and their knowledge of detailing. I just remembered he was telling me to get a california dusted as it would never cause me any swirls.

Ron
 
Z2 or Z5 doesn't matter. Whichever you feel like putting on, that's one of the beauties of Z.



Tough call with the smr, since it all is compatible I will bet not.



Carguy did an experiment with the CA duster, didn't have a problem. Just depends on what you're taking off.



I keep my car garaged, it gets dryer lint on it. I will just let the tips of the duster touch the paint to remove the lint if I want to Z-6 her (or 2/5). The duster has only been used for the lint, once I leave the garage I always wash. Just my preference.



Almost forgot, you won't need the Z1 again.
 
Likecars said:


Almost forgot, you won't need the Z1 again.
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This isn't true.:nono

You need it every 6 coats if you don't use Zfx. It doesn't strip any Z and it conditions the surface for better bonding and enhances the gloss.:xyxthumbs



BTW, Dawn won't remove Z at all. You need ABC wash, or I believe that the Zaino SMR will strip all existing layers. A 50/50 rubbing alcohol/water mixture will also strip EVERYTHING off of your paint.



:wavey
 
d59 read the posts, we are talking about Zfx. :nixweiss



Just in case we had been talking about Z1, to further my Z education I went back to the website didn't see any mention of every 6 coats. I do not have Z1 is that on the bottle?



50th I did find this:



"Yes. After removing a coat of polish, you can apply the next coat after 6 hours if the temperature is above 70 degrees f. If it is below 70 degrees, you should wait the full 24 hours after removing the previous coat for optimal results."



Your distributor may be referring to this when saying you may not want Zfx.



I think you'll like it though.
 
Likecars said:
d59 read the posts, we are talking about Zfx. :nixweiss



Just in case we had been talking about Z1, to further my Z education I went back to the website didn't see any mention of every 6 coats. I do not have Z1 is that on the bottle?



50th I did find this:



"Yes. After removing a coat of polish, you can apply the next coat after 6 hours if the temperature is above 70 degrees f. If it is below 70 degrees, you should wait the full 24 hours after removing the previous coat for optimal results."



Your distributor may be referring to this when saying you may not want Zfx.



I think you'll like it though.
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Yes, but I was referring to remarks made about Z1, not Zfx.:o

Sal personally recommends Z1 every 6 coats. Just ask him.:xyxthumbs



:wavey
 
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