First time Zaino-ed

zzinco79 · 11-08-2007, 10:53 PM

I did it... It was PITA... OMG...

Ok. here is what I've done.

1. washed car with DAWN.
2. Dried
3. Applied and buffed Z-PC by hand
4. Applied and buffed 1st coat of Z-5/ZFX
5. Reapplied and bffed 2nd coat of Z-5/ZFX
6. Applied Z-2 and let it haze for overnight
7. Buffed Z-2.

and.... it looked amayzing...

I'm planning on doing car wash tomorrow.

should I do Z-6 after drying? or just dry the car and leave?

picus · 11-08-2007, 11:03 PM

It doesn't matter, Z6 is just a quick detailer, so use it if you have streaks after drying. Otherwise don't bother.

ejazbmw · 11-08-2007, 11:06 PM

damn z-pc by hand? I mean i know you can use it by hand but that must have to a lot of time since it takes some time with a PC

DPritchett · 11-08-2007, 11:06 PM

You can use Z6 or Z8 after washing to maintain between detailing sessions. I would defintiely finish with the Z6 after washing... it will also reduce dust cling.

zzinco79 · 11-08-2007, 11:16 PM

So, Z6 is just like QC. I got it.

and for the Z-PC part. Yes, it was really really PITA.

I applied it by hand. Front to back and up and down motion for entire car.

I waited about 30 min. and buffed.

That shit wouldn't buffed easily. It was hardest exercise I've ever done.

but! it was really worth it. it moved most of fine swirs and some scratches.

after that, Z-5/ZFX was pretty easily buffed.

You really need strong arms to Zaino your car.

picus · 11-08-2007, 11:19 PM

Just an fyi zzinco79 - leaving ZPC on doesn't do anything. It's an abrassive, rub it in then buff off. Z2/Z5 are different, those are sealants, so apply, let haze (30 min) then buff off.

smog · 11-09-2007, 04:54 PM

is there a reason why some people prefer to NOT use ZFX on their last coat? is it better bonding since it's on there longer?

picus · 11-09-2007, 06:57 PM

Because they don't have to. ZFX helps the previous coats dry faster so you can layer more coats.

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zzinco79 Major 131 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	First time Zaino-ed I did it... It was PITA... OMG... Ok. here is what I've done. 1. washed car with DAWN. 2. Dried 3. Applied and buffed Z-PC by hand 4. Applied and buffed 1st coat of Z-5/ZFX 5. Reapplied and bffed 2nd coat of Z-5/ZFX 6. Applied Z-2 and let it haze for overnight 7. Buffed Z-2. and.... it looked amayzing... I'm planning on doing car wash tomorrow. should I do Z-6 after drying? or just dry the car and leave? __________________ 2006 BSM 325i / ZPP / ZSP / Adaptive Xenon / BLK leather interior / Steptronic Eisenmann racing / K&N Ram charger / M5 rep. wheels / D1S 6000k / Brex white ring / OEM style rear trunk spoiler / M steering / OEM strut bar / Blk line tail light Future Mod Hamann lip spolier / Mtech rear bumper
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	It doesn't matter, Z6 is just a quick detailer, so use it if you have streaks after drying. Otherwise don't bother.
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ejazbmw blahhh 315 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	damn z-pc by hand? I mean i know you can use it by hand but that must have to a lot of time since it takes some time with a PC
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DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	You can use Z6 or Z8 after washing to maintain between detailing sessions. I would defintiely finish with the Z6 after washing... it will also reduce dust cling. __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
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11-08-2007, 11:16 PM	#5
zzinco79 Major 131 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	So, Z6 is just like QC. I got it. and for the Z-PC part. Yes, it was really really PITA. I applied it by hand. Front to back and up and down motion for entire car. I waited about 30 min. and buffed. That shit wouldn't buffed easily. It was hardest exercise I've ever done. but! it was really worth it. it moved most of fine swirs and some scratches. after that, Z-5/ZFX was pretty easily buffed. You really need strong arms to Zaino your car. __________________ 2006 BSM 325i / ZPP / ZSP / Adaptive Xenon / BLK leather interior / Steptronic Eisenmann racing / K&N Ram charger / M5 rep. wheels / D1S 6000k / Brex white ring / OEM style rear trunk spoiler / M steering / OEM strut bar / Blk line tail light Future Mod Hamann lip spolier / Mtech rear bumper
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Just an fyi zzinco79 - leaving ZPC on doesn't do anything. It's an abrassive, rub it in then buff off. Z2/Z5 are different, those are sealants, so apply, let haze (30 min) then buff off.
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smog Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa clara iTrader: (0)	is there a reason why some people prefer to NOT use ZFX on their last coat? is it better bonding since it's on there longer?
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Because they don't have to. ZFX helps the previous coats dry faster so you can layer more coats.
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