Well just finished dawning the car, getting all the bugs and everything off, i do have swirl marks, I want to use the zfx so do i go ahead and mix up a batch of the polish witht swirl remover, what im trying to say is i want a good shine but i want to also get rid of the swirl marks so which product should i use first, then the next thanks for all the help i have a show this sat so any help asap would be appreciated thanks again!!!

 

If your swirls are too deep and bad Zaino Z5 will have a hard time filling them and they are best treated before you apply the Zaino polishes. You might need an abrasive polish like 3M SMR #39009 or Meguiar #9 SMR first. Z5 is meant for light surface marring.

So, here's what I'd do.
1. Use 3M or Meguiar's if needed (optional)
2. Wash car with Z7
3. Z6 the entire car
4. Apply ZFX/Z5
5. Remove ZFX/Z5 when dry and Z6 again
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 one or two more times, not exceeding 3 coats per day. You can switch between Z2 or Z5 whenever you like since Z2 and Z5 are interchangeable.
7. Finish with a couple coats of ZFX/Z2 before the show for higher shine.

Good Luck!

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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
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Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
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[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited April 24, 2002).]

 

My personal preference is to try and fill them first, being it is the less invasive method, BUT if they are REALLY bad it may ultimately take some 3M or another product to try and minimize them.

Try a few coats of the Z-5/ZFX and see if it starts making a difference. It will tell you if they are getting better or not.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

 

thanks fellows for all the help i think i will go ahead and use the zfx/z5 first to treat the "light" swirl marks, then a couple days later go ahead and use the show shine i bealive it is z2 thanks againg