It is not what you think it is, I am not ready to announce the release of ZFX just yet.

What this post is about is the use of Z-1, many have reported how long it takes for the Z-1 and 2/5 combo to dry. After witnessing other people besides myself apply Z-1 and 2/5 at the F body show in Bowling Green, I have finally hit on what many are not doing correctly with Z-1, and I confirmed this in tests done on my own car.

What people are NOT doing correctly is rubbing in the Z-1 fully, in other words leaving too much standing on the surface before putting 2 or 5 on top.

When you first wipe Z-1 on the paint, you see little bubbles or "*****" of the product, you shoud keep rubbing the Z-1 into the finish until it almost goes away totally and only looks like a haze or film on the paint, kinda like steam on the surface. It takes 4 or 5 wipes to get this to work out, just one pass with Z-1 is not enough, this is what Sal means when he says let the Z-1 haze. Use firm pressure when rubbing Z-1 INTO the finish, doing this will make Z-1 and 2/5 dry in less than an hour, less than 30 min. in my case.

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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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But isn't the idea behind Zaino NOT to have to use firm pressure to rub anything into or off of the paint? I was under the impression this was the case; I applied the Z-1 and Z-5 and had not a problem with them drying. It was a really hot day, though...

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Rox

 

You don't need to use alot of pressure, just rub as needed until it has been rubbed onto the surface completely

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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

 

Use only enough pressure to keep the applicator on the paint and not falling on the ground. Z-1 NEVER dries, as soon as you rub it INTO the paint and it almost disappears it is immediately ready to apply Z-2 or Z-5 on top of it.



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
Remember #3

 

KevinSS,

Maybe a better way to state what you have said is to "apply even pressure while applying Z1 to have even and consistent coverage of the product" I only apply enough pressure with all Zaino products to make sure I get full coverage. Just remember that a little Zaino goes a long way!

Mike

 

It is just hard to say in words, if you want to think of it that way, it is fine. If you could see me or Kevin V do a demo in person it only takes 30 seconds to understand. The Z-1 after a little rubbing lies really flat with the paint and makes it hard to see on the paint. This is how you want it, it is immediately ready for 2 or 5 when you get it like that.



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
Remember #3