I don't have either Z1 or ZFX. I was going to get the Z1 but forgot to check it off.

Thanks,

KJ

 

Z-1 Polish Lok does just that, it locks or bonds the Z-2 or Z-5 to the paint for increased durability. But Z-2 and Z-5 can be applied to the paint, the durability will not be as long as if used with Z-1 or ZFX.

 

There are also Zaino distributors/reps all over the country in most every state like myself. And most like myself take orders online using a credit card at www.paypal.com

 

When my new Z arrives, it will be freezing cold weather (late February or early March). Can I get away with a bare minimum Zaino treatment until the Spring and then use the clay bar and do the complete treatment with several coats?

As soon as I get the car, I was thinking of washing it with either Dawn Liquid or Z-7 (Which is better for my first wash?). Then I will just give it one or two coats of Z-2 with ZFX to speed the drying. Will this suffice until warmer weather??

 

'Can I get away with a bare minimum Zaino treatment until the Spring and then use the clay bar and do the complete treatment with several coats?"

Sure, no problem.

"As soon as I get the car, I was thinking of washing it with either Dawn Liquid or Z-7 (Which is better for my first wash?). "

Only need to use Dawn if the car has been waxed or polished with another product prior to the first application of Zaino.

Do yourself a HUGE favor and call your sales guy at the dealership and tell them not to wash or wax or polish your car in any way once it comes off the truck. I put this in writing on all my car sales contracts.

"Then I will just give it one or two coats of Z-2 with ZFX to speed the drying. Will this suffice until warmer weather??"

Absolutely

 

I have two more quick questions about Zaino. First, is it OK to use the products on the front & rear bumpers of the 350Z ? I assume that it is, but I want to be certain.

Second, what do I do if I have several coats of Zaino on my car and then get a hairline scratch? On my old Celica, I would just dab some denatured alcohol on the area (to remove the wax) and then use some touch up paint. How would I touch up the scratch on a Zainoed surface?

By the way, I found this to be one of the best and most informative threads on the Forum - - I voted it the highest rating. Many thanks for some great info about an excellent product.

 

"First, is it OK to use the products on the front & rear bumpers of the 350Z ? I assume that it is, but I want to be certain."

Sure, Zaino can be used on any smooth surface, paint, glass, etc.

"Second, what do I do if I have several coats of Zaino on my car and then get a hairline scratch? On my old Celica, I would just dab some denatured alcohol on the area (to remove the wax) and then use some touch up paint. How would I touch up the scratch on a Zainoed surface?"

Same way as you have been doing. To me a long dab of touch up paint however looks worse than doing nothing at all.

See this page:http://www.angelfire.com/il/99redbird/rockchip.html

 

So what is the general consensus of Z1 vs ZFX? Ignoring cost, does one look better than the other? What about time--how much time does the ZFX save you?

 

Not sure how long it takes with Z1, but when I Zaino-ed my car today, I was able to apply a coat to the entire car... then, go back where I started applying and begin to buff immediately using the ZFX.

 

For those of you who have made the decision to use Zaino, but dont want to wait to get it, get in contact with Kevin Overall. I worked with him last night at 10pm, and by 3am this morning, i already had the UPS tracking number with my goods arriving Tuesday morning!!! With my Z arriving on Wednesday, i'm all set, and didnt have to wait but a day!!!

Thanks for all your help, Kevin. This is the kind of service that we die-hards need!!!

Z-1 - 1 bottle
Z-2 - 1 bottle
Z-5 - 1 bottle
Z-6 - 3 bottles
Z-7 - 2 bottles
Z-18 - 1 bottle
#314 - 4 of them

 

Thanks for the tips guys. I got a couple of questions though. When I got my Zaino, the place I bought it told me that there was no reason to put Z5 on new paint, and not to bother. So, I washed my car in Dawn, clay-barred it, and put one coat of Z2 on. Since I've never waxed a car in my life, this took me forever, and one coat was all I had in me. Just this past weekend, I washed my car with non-Dawn soap, and put a coat of Z6 on, then a coat of Z2.

Question 1: I already notice swirl marks. Should I make my next coat Z5, or at least think about doing it soon?

Question 2: I've got some bug and other stuff built up on the front of the car. Can I clay bar without stripping my Zaino off with Dawn? Or do I always have to start from scratch?

Thanks for any input you've got.

 

"I got a couple of questions though. When I got my Zaino, the place I bought it told me that there was no reason to put Z5 on new paint, and not to bother."

Not true, Z-5 is good on any paint surface and often times before the dealerships gets done the car is covered in swirls

"So, I washed my car in Dawn, clay-barred it, and put one coat of Z2 on. Since I've never waxed a car in my life, this took me forever, and one coat was all I had in me. Just this past weekend, I washed my car with non-Dawn soap, and put a coat of Z6 on, then a coat of Z2. "

Question 1: I already notice swirl marks. Should I make my next coat Z5, or at least think about doing it soon?

Z-5 is what I recommend you use first for the first 2 or 3 coats and then switch to Z-2. Also, if you notice you are creating the swirls you need to examine why, this could be poor towels or a poor washing mit (meaning not all cotton)

"Question 2: I've got some bug and other stuff built up on the front of the car. Can I clay bar without stripping my Zaino off with Dawn? Or do I always have to start from scratch?"

Do not leave the bug guts on the paint no longer than a day or two, bugs have acids in their bodies that eat thru the clear coat. Remove before the bug guts dry with Z-6 or by washing with Z-7 or another car wash. A clay bar can sometimes remove old bug guts unless they have etched the paint, I would advise doing a booster coat of Zaino on the front to prevent bug damage.

 

Thanks for the tips Kevin, I appreciate it. Just a follow up question or two. Since I have put Z-2 on already, but no Z-5, if I want to use Z-5, do I need to strip off the Z-2 first, or can I just put it on top? Also, I don't think all the contaminants on my front are necessarily bug guts, but either way, if I can't get it off with wash or Z-6, can I clay bar it over my Z-2? Thanks!

 

Z-2 and Z-5 are totally interchangable, once you put any kind of Zaino on the surface all other Zaino products are compatiable, we do not make any product that is not compatiable nor causes damage to the other one.

You can put Z-2 on top of Z-5 or vice versa.

Yes, you can clay bar over any kind of Zaino polish.

 

Sean -

What do you recommend for cleaning wheels & tires? Especially tires, it seems like mine are always look a little dull and dirty, no matter how much I scrub them or what cleaner I use.

 

Thanks again Kevin! One more question for anyone. I bought some Z-7 carwash, but mainly as a lubricant for the claybar. I currently live in an apartment complex, with no driveway or water outlet with which to wash my car myself. So I've been using the drive up high-powered wash place next to my apt. Is there anything wrong with using the soap that comes out of those hoses?

 

I would skip the soap and just use the rinse, of course I would carry a bucket and cotton wash mit and some Z-7 with me, wet the car with the rinse wand, wash by hand, and then rinse off.

 

Please explain the Z-6. I understand it is to be used between coats of Z-2 and Z-5. It is just sprayed on and left to dry, or must it be buffed off before applying the next coat of polish?

 

What is meant by using ZFX in place of Z-1? Is it only used as an additive to Z-2 and Z-5? Do you ever polish the car with only ZFX?

 

The Z-6 is a gloss enhancer spray that must be buffed off immediately, and you can't let it dry. You put it on before and/or after each coat of Z-2/Z-5. As far as ZFX goes it is an accelerator catalyst of some sort. It comes in a little 2ml bottle, and you simply add a few drops of it to your Z-2/Z-5 bottle before using. It makes it dry in about half an hour. You use this mixture instead of Z-1 and Z-2/Z-5.