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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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I guess thats what you get when you go to a carwash but i have BAD swirls.
I have purchased and applyed the zaino, i think its the Z5 that removes/helps with swirls.
ITs about 5% better.
With increased applications, will it get better?
And if i have already put the Z2 on, can i put the Z5 over it and expect it will help with the swirls?
Wondered if anyone else has this prob.
Living in the Chicago area, snow and salt, cant wash it myself EVERY time, so a carwash has to do.
The swirls are more prominant im sure in the black paint but it doesnt look so good even when its spotless and the sun shines the wrong way.
Thanx for any help.
Chas
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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I" have purchased and applyed the zaino, i think its the Z5 that removes/helps with swirls.ITs about 5% better."

Z-5 contains no abrasives so it will not remove scratches and swirls, it fills them in.

"With increased applications, will it get better?"

Yes, 2 to 3 coats of Z-5 will fill in more each time.

"And if i have already put the Z2 on, can i put the Z5 over it and expect it will help with the swirls?"

Yes

"Wondered if anyone else has this prob.
Living in the Chicago area, snow and salt, cant wash it myself EVERY time, so a carwash has to do.
The swirls are more prominant im sure in the black paint but it doesnt look so good even when its spotless and the sun shines the wrong way."

Sunlight can be misleading when viewing paint, it will not be possible to eliminate totally the circular reflection of the sun on a black car viewing the sun directly overhead, you can make the paint look "tighter" with the swirl look decreased but not totally. For the best check of your paint's condition view it under shop lights in a closed garage.

If the Z-5 does not do the job totally you have more severe scratching which can be helped with a mild abrasive in the 3M Swirl Mark Remover part number 39009
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Put some more coats on and see if its better
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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i was wondering about this to. Damn, glad Kevin is here!!!
Thanks man!
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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I use Zaino on my cars but if I have a bad swirl that needs to come out I'll use Meguires #2 or 9 then apply the Zaino process. Works easier for me.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by 350Chas
I guess thats what you get when you go to a carwash but i have BAD swirls.
I have purchased and applyed the zaino, i think its the Z5 that removes/helps with swirls.
ITs about 5% better.
With increased applications, will it get better?
And if i have already put the Z2 on, can i put the Z5 over it and expect it will help with the swirls?
Wondered if anyone else has this prob.
Living in the Chicago area, snow and salt, cant wash it myself EVERY time, so a carwash has to do.
The swirls are more prominant im sure in the black paint but it doesnt look so good even when its spotless and the sun shines the wrong way.
Thanx for any help.
Chas
Zaino Z5 will work! Put on 2-3 applications before moving on to Z2. If you have a garage, apply Z5 without ZFX and let it sit over night (8-10) before removing. I add a coat of Z5 with every 3-4 application of Z2. I might suggest you also consider getting some different towels for removing the Z2 and Z5. The towels from dftowel.com are great.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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its all about the towels. dont use anything but microfiber, and the dftowels are amazingly soft. 5 Coats of Z5 and it will be like a new paintjob. good luck, isnt keeping up a black car fun?
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