Z1 or ZFX?

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percynjpn

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I'm heading home to the States in a few days, and plan to order some Zaino for the first time. Besides the Z-2 PRO, I'm trying to decide if the extra cost of the ZFX is worth it (I'm not concerned about the extra effort required to apply the Z-1). Even more than that, I'm worried that the vials and liquids contained in the ZFX kit might look "strange" (suspicious-looking chemicals) to the airline folks when I try to bring them back to Japan (it's happened before), so in that regard I think the Z-1 might be more "practical".



So I wonder if anyone finds the actual performance of the ZFX to be much superior to the Z-1? Two other things I'd like to know is 1) About how many medium-sized vehicles can you get out of one bottle of Z-2; 2) In your experience, is the Z-1 or ZFX really necessary for the initial application - has anyone gotten good results (especially durability) with the Z-2 alone?



Thanks for your input.





Todd
 
Hi Todd, I only have limited experience with Zaino as I have used it for about one year on my car. The extra cost of ZFX to me is only worth it if you are always going to layer Z2 3 times everytime you do a detailing on your car. If you are not going to spent that much time, then I would suggest going for Z1. After you have a layer of Z2 on, you can layer accordingly (ie, 24hrs apart for bonding)
 
I've used (and have) both Z1 and ZFX. The biggest advantage that I have seen is that the ZFX allows for more layers in a given period of time due to faster curing. I once did half the car with each and my eyes couldnt tell a difference from looks. After my base layers, I add additional layers when needed without any additional Z1 or ZFX. If you apply it thin the way it's meant to be, you use about an once or so for an average car.



As far as durability, I have never had anything last longer and stand up to the environment better than Z2Pro. They key is (as with any sealant) is proper prep work. If you prep the paint properly with clay, polish, etc you will a great surface for the Z to bond with. If you skimp on prep, durability will suffer.
 
To give you an idea of how far it goes. I did 3 layers on Z5 on a crew cab F150 using only 1 ounce. That included glass, wheels and lights.
 
Good call on not wanting to take that ZFX vial on the airplane, it's unmarked and I think you'd have a really hard time explaining why it's a vial inside a bottle, etc. Since it actually *is* a catalyst, I think you might spend quite a while in some security office trying to explain that it's not a nerve gas catalyst or something.
 
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