imported_Burlyq
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Process on BMW, IP then FPII, one coat Z2 pro/ZFX, vlrp and z16 on tires, z10 on leather, Ragtopp cleaner and protectant x3. No Dawn wash on the beemer just Z7 because it had no beading or sheeting but I did Dawn and Z7 wash (50/50) the two light cars to strip cheap car wash wax off.
Zaino z2 pro is thicker and wetter than the old z2, in fact except smell and color it seams like a different product. When you put in the ZFX it doesn't make it as easy to work with as the old z2. I think you need to put more ZFX in the container with the z2pro. It is a little harder to rub off than the old z, making extra coats not as fun. However, the good news is you don't need extra coats because after the first coat you will see the deep shine you have been looking for. Also, it could be I'm not used to it, many people say pro is more user friendly but I have to use it a couple more times to see what works best for me, either way it still is fool proof no streaking, no distortion, etc. When I first wiped off the first panel of the z2pro residue I was very pleasantly suprised, it was the deep shine I had been searching for. Z2pro is as deep as any product I've tried, nuba or other. The difference is other products have a distortion in the reflection making a wet look but Zaino's reflection is like a wet mirror. When I say distortion I don't use that term as a negative term, but some people might prefer distortion because it is like looking in a reflection in a pond. It's a matter of preference, and I personally prefer the distortion free shine of z2pro. It is definitely deeper than the old z2. PUT THE TOPPER DOWN IT'S NOT NEEDED ANYMORE WITH THE NEW Z2 IMO.
I used to like the old Z on dark colors but other products seamed to be wetter. I don't think that is the case anymore. I think the new z2 is just as wet as anything for a dark color. Zaino has another hit on their hands making long term Z users like me embarassed for trying other sealants to find this shine. In our defense they could have upgraded it a long time ago and saved us the pain of searching.
Z2pro adds depth and shine to light colors whereas the old z was more of a shine product. This diesel had terrible swirls so first I clayed then used IP, FPII then p21s cleaner. Then two coats of z2pro. White is hard to capture in pictures but the owner couldn't believe it. The truck had been abused and the guy said basically it wasn't worth taking care of. I disagreed and talked him into a full detail. He said the truck looked better than when it came off the lot and he promised no more drive through car washes. I think diesels are some of the most important vehicles to detail because the motors last so long and the body needs to be kept up to look good long term.
This was kinda interesting, the lady won this car on Wheel of Fortune and wanted me to detail it (you can see the personalized lisc plate). She had a BMW, Mecedes, Expedition, and this PT Crusier. I wanted to detail the cedes or beemer duh, but I couldn't get her off this PT. Anyhow, I tried z2pro w/o zfx on this and when I wiped it off it was squeeky in some spots. So I wouldn't recommend z2pro w/o ZFX on the first coat like some others have. I went back over ot with z2pro/ZFX and it was a nice wet look. The polish was easier to use this time I'm not sure if I used more ZFX or what but it went smooth.
To restore the PT's bumper I used VLRP and then z16, I highly recommend this if you have a faded bumper. VLRP takes care of the oxidation and fading and z16 puts a great layer of protection and even shine on.
Anyhow, I'm very tired I just got back from a mini detailing tour and my hands were so sore from busting out all my clients in 5 days I could barely hold on to the steering wheel for the trip home. I'll add more when I get a chance to rest.
Zaino z2 pro is thicker and wetter than the old z2, in fact except smell and color it seams like a different product. When you put in the ZFX it doesn't make it as easy to work with as the old z2. I think you need to put more ZFX in the container with the z2pro. It is a little harder to rub off than the old z, making extra coats not as fun. However, the good news is you don't need extra coats because after the first coat you will see the deep shine you have been looking for. Also, it could be I'm not used to it, many people say pro is more user friendly but I have to use it a couple more times to see what works best for me, either way it still is fool proof no streaking, no distortion, etc. When I first wiped off the first panel of the z2pro residue I was very pleasantly suprised, it was the deep shine I had been searching for. Z2pro is as deep as any product I've tried, nuba or other. The difference is other products have a distortion in the reflection making a wet look but Zaino's reflection is like a wet mirror. When I say distortion I don't use that term as a negative term, but some people might prefer distortion because it is like looking in a reflection in a pond. It's a matter of preference, and I personally prefer the distortion free shine of z2pro. It is definitely deeper than the old z2. PUT THE TOPPER DOWN IT'S NOT NEEDED ANYMORE WITH THE NEW Z2 IMO.
I used to like the old Z on dark colors but other products seamed to be wetter. I don't think that is the case anymore. I think the new z2 is just as wet as anything for a dark color. Zaino has another hit on their hands making long term Z users like me embarassed for trying other sealants to find this shine. In our defense they could have upgraded it a long time ago and saved us the pain of searching.
Z2pro adds depth and shine to light colors whereas the old z was more of a shine product. This diesel had terrible swirls so first I clayed then used IP, FPII then p21s cleaner. Then two coats of z2pro. White is hard to capture in pictures but the owner couldn't believe it. The truck had been abused and the guy said basically it wasn't worth taking care of. I disagreed and talked him into a full detail. He said the truck looked better than when it came off the lot and he promised no more drive through car washes. I think diesels are some of the most important vehicles to detail because the motors last so long and the body needs to be kept up to look good long term.
This was kinda interesting, the lady won this car on Wheel of Fortune and wanted me to detail it (you can see the personalized lisc plate). She had a BMW, Mecedes, Expedition, and this PT Crusier. I wanted to detail the cedes or beemer duh, but I couldn't get her off this PT. Anyhow, I tried z2pro w/o zfx on this and when I wiped it off it was squeeky in some spots. So I wouldn't recommend z2pro w/o ZFX on the first coat like some others have. I went back over ot with z2pro/ZFX and it was a nice wet look. The polish was easier to use this time I'm not sure if I used more ZFX or what but it went smooth.
To restore the PT's bumper I used VLRP and then z16, I highly recommend this if you have a faded bumper. VLRP takes care of the oxidation and fading and z16 puts a great layer of protection and even shine on.
Anyhow, I'm very tired I just got back from a mini detailing tour and my hands were so sore from busting out all my clients in 5 days I could barely hold on to the steering wheel for the trip home. I'll add more when I get a chance to rest.
