Next Generation Zaino Z2 and Z5 are here!
- Thread starter JAGOWNER1981
- Start date
bhobson333
New member
I had an interesting conversation with Sal about Z2 vs. Z5. He said that different colors would benefit differently from Z5 & Z2 and that you really need to play with combinations of the two to find what's best for you.
(This is when we were discussing the new formulas, BTW)
Sal sent me one of each about the time they were released and I had applied one coat of Z2 and was about to apply another coat in preparation for a meet. I wanted it to look as shiny as possible, of course. I told Sal I had Silverstone (kindof a medium slate-gray metallic) and he really tried to push me towards Z5. I had always heard that Z2 is shinier and resisted, but he pushed me to apply the Z5. He said "If it was me, I'd apply the Z5". What's a boy to do?
What I did was draw an imaginary line down the middle of the car and apply a second coat of Z2 on one side and a coat of Z5 on the other. Then I took the car to the meet and challenged the other 350Z owners to tell me which side was shinier!
Guess what?
Everyone agreed (including myself) that the Z5 side was shiner and had a more optically-perfect reflection. Keep in mind that these are not good-old-boys saying "that shore is purty!" these are technical professionals comparing the sharpness of the edges in the reflections. The Z5 just looked better!
Now, I'm not telling you to throw away all your Z2. What I'm saying is that you should try different combinations of Z5 and Z2 to see what works best for you on your color and finish. We have always been told that a coat or two of Z5 mixed in with the coats of Z2 is beneficial. My experience proves that.
(This is when we were discussing the new formulas, BTW)
Sal sent me one of each about the time they were released and I had applied one coat of Z2 and was about to apply another coat in preparation for a meet. I wanted it to look as shiny as possible, of course. I told Sal I had Silverstone (kindof a medium slate-gray metallic) and he really tried to push me towards Z5. I had always heard that Z2 is shinier and resisted, but he pushed me to apply the Z5. He said "If it was me, I'd apply the Z5". What's a boy to do?
What I did was draw an imaginary line down the middle of the car and apply a second coat of Z2 on one side and a coat of Z5 on the other. Then I took the car to the meet and challenged the other 350Z owners to tell me which side was shinier!
Guess what?
Everyone agreed (including myself) that the Z5 side was shiner and had a more optically-perfect reflection. Keep in mind that these are not good-old-boys saying "that shore is purty!" these are technical professionals comparing the sharpness of the edges in the reflections. The Z5 just looked better!
Now, I'm not telling you to throw away all your Z2. What I'm saying is that you should try different combinations of Z5 and Z2 to see what works best for you on your color and finish. We have always been told that a coat or two of Z5 mixed in with the coats of Z2 is beneficial. My experience proves that.
bhobson333
New member
I have three coats of the new formula now, total of 10 coats. I put the last coat on last weekend, but I didn't get a chance to take pictures, which I have always taken after every coat.
I washed it today and took pics; I didn't even Z6 it, just washed with Z7, and look what I got!
:bounce
I washed it today and took pics; I didn't even Z6 it, just washed with Z7, and look what I got!
:bounce
Attachments
Wow it looks great! On another note though, do you really notice a difference? To me, it looks as shiney as the old stuff was. I'd probably see the difference if it were in person though. Lol but then again I can't see the difference between Zaino, Blackfire, and Klasse as far as reflections and shine go. I can tell the difference between carnubas and sealants but that's about it. Maybe under ideal lighting and a car split down the center, then I could see the difference between the old and new Zaino, and Zaino vs. other sealants.:bounce
bhobson333
New member
I definitely noticed a difference. The first week after, I kept noticing how much shinier it was. Here is a pic from not long ago, but the old formula. Lighting is defferent, etc, so I'm not sure if you'll appreciate it, but to me the comparison shows how much "jumpier" the new formula's shine is.ahunt01 said:
