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kgouin · Aug 15th, 2004, 02:23 AM

Today was my first time using Zaino. I applied the Z2 with the ZFX mixed in, let it dry and removed it. I then used the Z6 and then applied another coat of Z2. After reading Zaino's website, I think I applied the Z6 incorrectly and it left streaks, of all places, on my hood! The website does not tell you how to get rid of the streaks from incorrectly applied Z6. Should I just apply another coat of Z6 and do it correctly this time? The streaks need to go!!! Thanks.

jwardell · Aug 15th, 2004, 06:28 AM

Z6 is just a gloss enhancer, so it should be applied after you are done waxing, or in need of a quick cleanup instead of washing the whole car. I think the clue is here from Zaino's website:

Do not let Z-6™ Ultra Clean dry on car. If Z-6™ drys by itself just reapply Z-6™ to affected area and rebuff until completely dry, then get the sunglasses out!

So see if more Z6 takes it out, however you may have covered it with the Z2. In any case, wash it with dishwashing detergent/dawn and it will remove everything, then re-zaino it.

You'll find that Z1 & Z2 is plenty, I dont think the ZFX is really needed, and Z6 should just be used say, before a show when it needs to be slightly cleaned from the ride over.

scooterboy · Aug 16th, 2004, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

You'll find that Z1 & Z2 is plenty, I dont think the ZFX is really needed,

Well one uses either Z1 or ZFX, so he probably only bought ZFX. And using ZFX saves a lot of drying/curing time, so I would disagree that it's not really needed.

kgouin · Aug 18th, 2004, 02:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy

Well one uses either Z1 or ZFX, so he probably only bought ZFX. And using ZFX saves a lot of drying/curing time, so I would disagree that it's not really needed.

Yes, I did only buy the ZFX. I had emailed Zaino and they quickly responded and said to wash it and it should be ok. I washed it today and it and I don't notice it now. The next step would have been what jwardell suggested and I really didn't want to start all over! btw, I am a she, not a he.

kgouin · Aug 18th, 2004, 02:37 AM

I forgot....thanks for your quick responses!

jwardell · Aug 18th, 2004, 12:53 PM

Glad it worked, and welcome to the wonders of Zaino.

Aug 15th, 2004, 02:23 AM	#1
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 477 Offline	Help!!! Streaks on my hood!! Today was my first time using Zaino. I applied the Z2 with the ZFX mixed in, let it dry and removed it. I then used the Z6 and then applied another coat of Z2. After reading Zaino's website, I think I applied the Z6 incorrectly and it left streaks, of all places, on my hood! The website does not tell you how to get rid of the streaks from incorrectly applied Z6. Should I just apply another coat of Z6 and do it correctly this time? The streaks need to go!!! Thanks.

Aug 15th, 2004, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 5,440 Offline	Z6 is just a gloss enhancer, so it should be applied after you are done waxing, or in need of a quick cleanup instead of washing the whole car. I think the clue is here from Zaino's website: Do not let Z-6™ Ultra Clean dry on car. If Z-6™ drys by itself just reapply Z-6™ to affected area and rebuff until completely dry, then get the sunglasses out! So see if more Z6 takes it out, however you may have covered it with the Z2. In any case, wash it with dishwashing detergent/dawn and it will remove everything, then re-zaino it. You'll find that Z1 & Z2 is plenty, I dont think the ZFX is really needed, and Z6 should just be used say, before a show when it needs to be slightly cleaned from the ride over. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Aug 16th, 2004, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 795 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell You'll find that Z1 & Z2 is plenty, I dont think the ZFX is really needed, Well one uses either Z1 or ZFX, so he probably only bought ZFX. And using ZFX saves a lot of drying/curing time, so I would disagree that it's not really needed. My MINI Mods

Aug 18th, 2004, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 5,440 Offline	Glad it worked, and welcome to the wonders of Zaino. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

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Aug 18th, 2004, 02:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy Well one uses either Z1 or ZFX, so he probably only bought ZFX. And using ZFX saves a lot of drying/curing time, so I would disagree that it's not really needed. Yes, I did only buy the ZFX. I had emailed Zaino and they quickly responded and said to wash it and it should be ok. I washed it today and it and I don't notice it now. The next step would have been what jwardell suggested and I really didn't want to start all over! btw, I am a she, not a he.

Aug 18th, 2004, 02:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 477 Offline	I forgot....thanks for your quick responses!

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