Big Brown Truck brought me something yesterday...

Initial impressions are that Z10 smells like leather to me and that ZFX vial is really tiny!



My spring detail is going to start with interior this weekend followed by full blown exterior job in the next one.

This is my first time with Z and my expectations are very high.

I'll try to post some pics after I'm done.
 
Big Brown Truck was supposed to bring me something by today. But for whatever reason shipped it to Little Rock, Arkansas...instead of Indiana?:nixweiss
 
F1crazy you'll love the look just follow the instructions. As you already know apply thin coats and make sure you spritz the surface with Z-6 between each coat , I've found that the Viking "door handle" applicator works the best to apply thin even coats. Auto Zone has been the only place I've been able to find them. If you can't find any PM me your address and I'll send you one. I've got a bunch , last time I went to Auto Zone I wiped out their supply.
 
detailbarn, thanks for advise. I think I know enough about Z to be able to handle it successfully but it's good to know where to go if I have any questions ;) .



I have to mention that it was Detailking and pics of his car that made me wanna try Zaino. I have the same car and I really liked the results he got.
 
sorry F1 didn't mean to sound so like a sermen , I just love Zaino so much it just takes me over. :o
 
detailbarn said:
sorry F1 didn't mean to sound so like a sermen , I just love Zaino so much it just takes me over. :o
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Listen, I really appreciate your help and fully understand your devotion, I'm the same way about my detailing arsenal :D .



I have the applicator that you're talking about, I see they have blue ones out now. I think DavidB sells them in one of his detailing kits. I've used it with Klasse SG and it worked good but I'm going to try my microfiber applicators with Zaino.



My plan is to use 3 coats of Z5 initially and I hope that 1oz. mixed with ZFX is going to be enough on 3 series bimmer or will I need more? :nixweiss . 3 coats of Z2 will follow the next day.
 
:D thanks for being understanding



I have yet to try MF apps with Z , I'll have try that soon , let me know how it works. 1 oz should be plenty for your 3 I just did a M3 last week and 1 oz gave me three coats and little left over.
 
I find that Zaino works best when applied with the applicators that Zaino sells, or any cotton apps. Foam works okay, but I don't like it that much.
 
F1...



Just my two cents, not that you asked for it...



My best advice, after 19 coats of the Z is to put it aside for right now. Start with something like 3M Swirl Mark Remover or any of the others that are meant to REMOVE marks as opposed to simply fill them in. Don't use IHG or anything like that.



Look at http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19414



Basically, all Zaino does is magnify (though it does that REALLY well). So, the better you can get your paint, the better Zaino will work. I did Z straight off at first, got 11 coats, then stripped down, started over with Scratch X and 3M SMR for dark cars, then started back over as described. Big difference in my opinion.



About every 3-5 coats now I do one of Z5, just to sort of fill in any surface stuff that might have gotten in there...seems to keep the shine popping.



Good luck
 
looks just like my starter kit except I also ordered Z12, glass polish (which BTW I highly reccommend if/when you get the chance.) :up good luck, and remember to SMR before you start!
 
JPS911 said:
F1...



Just my two cents, not that you asked for it...



My best advice, after 19 coats of the Z is to put it aside for right now. Start with something like 3M Swirl Mark Remover or any of the others that are meant to REMOVE marks as opposed to simply fill them in. Don't use IHG or anything like that.



Look at http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19414



Basically, all Zaino does is magnify (though it does that REALLY well). So, the better you can get your paint, the better Zaino will work. I did Z straight off at first, got 11 coats, then stripped down, started over with Scratch X and 3M SMR for dark cars, then started back over as described. Big difference in my opinion.



About every 3-5 coats now I do one of Z5, just to sort of fill in any surface stuff that might have gotten in there...seems to keep the shine popping.



Good luck
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I couldn't agree more. Get the paint/clearcoat as close to perfect as you can, then Dawn wash, then start with the Z. It's worth it:up
 
Thanks for all the tips!



I know that Zaino will amplify all paint imperfections and I will have the car ready :D .

It's only 5 months old and I took good care of it so far with Klasse and P21S.

Last week I fixed 2 massive rock chips on the fender and mirror, I truly hate those! Wet sanding is always scary even tough I know no harm is done :nixweiss .



My paint prep routine is as follows:

clay,

SMR (FI-II won't be needed this time),

P21S GEPC, both with the help of good ol' PC.



then comes Zaino time with Z7 wash,

Z5 with ZFX x 3 (Z6 just before each coat of Z5),

following day 3 coats of Z2 with ZFX (Z6 before each coat of course).



I plan to add a few more layers in the following months and then start over in the fall in preparation for winter.
 
At first glance of the thread title I thought AW NO his car got hit:( , Glad to see I read it wrong.



Have fun:D



P.S. What website is that in the background??:xyxthumbs
 
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