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Z5 Or Z2

Old Dec 12, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Z5 Or Z2

What do u guys like better for gloss & depth the pink stuff Z2 or the yellow Z5? i think Z2 is a little more gloss & depth but i dont know if im crazy cuz Z5 looks grat after 2 coats also just wondering what u all think is there really a diff. ? or have i just gone off the zaino deep end? thanx and happy zainoing
Old Dec 12, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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I am no expert... since I just put my frist coat of z2 on 20 minutes ago and gonna leave it on over night...


But they do apply very differently... They say Z5 is better deeper shine and Z2 is better protecting.

Do you use the Z6 stuff? I noticed a slight difference with that right after I put it on...
Old Dec 13, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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Use Z5 for dark colors, and Z2 for lighter colors. Either one will work on dark or light colors though.
Old Dec 13, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Either one provide the same amount of paint protection, Z-5 has more fillers than the Z-2 but Z-2 has more gloss intensifiers...
Old Dec 13, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Z5 to fill swirls.

It's still very shiny, but even Zaino's website instructions say you should use Z2 when you are satisfied that Z5 has taken care of the swirls because of the superior gloss, though you can switch back and forth at any time.
Old Dec 14, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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thanx for the rep. i just was wondering if u guy's really noticed a dif. in gloss and shine? Z2 is Great but so is Z5,I always finish with Z2 and gloss in. and my car look's like glass always get com. about the shine and depth, on polo green looks great thanx again to all
Old Dec 14, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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I just put my first coat of Z2 on last week and I can say that I see a little better shine from the Z2. Although the Z5 does provide a great shine as well. To me, the Z2 went on easier and came off easier also.
Old Dec 15, 2003 | 07:13 AM
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On darker colors Z-5 will give better depth of shine.
Old Dec 16, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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Originally posted by hcvone
On darker colors Z-5 will give better depth of shine.
Yup, I have to agree with that, I use mostly Z-5 on my navy blue SS.
Old Dec 17, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Sometimes I mix the 2 together, and it looks great!




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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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Originally posted by hcvone
On darker colors Z-5 will give better depth of shine.
What do you consider Red? I don't feel like it is a dark color, yet it is definately not a light color. It is more of a bright color.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by hcvone
On darker colors Z-5 will give better depth of shine.
Why doesn't Sal recommend it then. He says start with Z-5 and when you are satisfied the swirls are gone use Z-2? Do you use Z-6 gloss enhancer over the Z-5? I thought I new the zaino system but reading threads sometimes confuses me.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:21 AM
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Originally posted by Drumhawk
Why doesn't Sal recommend it then. He says start with Z-5 and when you are satisfied the swirls are gone use Z-2? Do you use Z-6 gloss enhancer over the Z-5? I thought I new the zaino system but reading threads sometimes confuses me.
Ya, I kind of feel the same way, to be honest... not saying anyone is wrong or anything, but it is a bit confusing.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Because everyone's perception is different. I have friends that to them they like the Z-2 better on their dark cars.
Old Dec 20, 2003 | 04:20 AM
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For the best depth, wetness and gloss use your Prep steps to achieve these visual goals. When the prep goals are forefilled the visual differences between Z2 and Z5 are minimal and are greatly influenced by personal perceptions. Some colors (dark) are very difficult to achieve these perfect visual clues, so Z5 helps to eliminate ( filling ) these minor optical imperfections at the same time achieving a gloss quite similiar to Z2.

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