HELP: Hazy film on my window after Zaino.

boyce'06 330i · 01-04-2007, 10:50 PM

I Zaino'd my car last week with Z5 and Z2. I used Z5 on the front windshield with the 1st coat applied to the car. Today it rained for the first time since the application, and with every swipe of the wipers there was a film on the area cleared by the wipers. If left long enough between wipes, the film would fade away and the windshield would be clear until the next swipe of the wipers. I tried washer fluid while driving but it didn't seem to make it any better or worse.

Any ideas what's causing this and how to fix it? Before Zaino there was no film on the windshield.

Thanks!

Devildog0621 · 01-04-2007, 11:20 PM

I might be wrong, but I dont think you are supposed to use either Z2 or Z5 on glass. You will want to use some dish soap and water to get that completely off.

picus · 01-04-2007, 11:29 PM

Zaino is ok on glass, a lot of guys do it since it beads water up nicely. It sounds like may you applied a tad too much; no worries - get a little Z6 (assuming you have some) and give the windows a rub down with it (spray, give a good buff with a microfiber). If you do not have Z6 you'll want to try another quick detailer. If the problem continues after that you can strip the Zaino from the windows with a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water (regular rubbing alcohol), dish soap unfortunately is not strong enough to strip Zaino. Just mix regular 70% isopropyl alcohol in a bottle with water, spray it on the windows, and wipe off. I would then re-apply Zaino very thinly, let haze, and buff off, but that's up to you. Typically waxes will streak on windows, but sealants won't unless you over-apply them.

Devildog0621 · 01-04-2007, 11:41 PM

nice i'll have to try it. I always tried my hardest to keep it off the glass.

boyce'06 330i · 01-04-2007, 11:43 PM

Thanks, Picus! I'll try the Z6 first.

Enjoying the new ride?

picus · 01-05-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by boyce'06 330i

Thanks, Picus! I'll try the Z6 first.

Enjoying the new ride?

It's like having a mistress that never asks for anything and never talks back; just does what I tell her. In a word; perfect!

dmboone25 · 01-05-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

It's like having a mistress that never asks for anything and never talks back; just does what I tell her. In a word; perfect!

LOL--I love my mistress too!! Well said!

01-04-2007, 10:50 PM	#1
boyce'06 330i Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: '06 330i Slvr/Gray Prem/Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	HELP: Hazy film on my window after Zaino. I Zaino'd my car last week with Z5 and Z2. I used Z5 on the front windshield with the 1st coat applied to the car. Today it rained for the first time since the application, and with every swipe of the wipers there was a film on the area cleared by the wipers. If left long enough between wipes, the film would fade away and the windshield would be clear until the next swipe of the wipers. I tried washer fluid while driving but it didn't seem to make it any better or worse. Any ideas what's causing this and how to fix it? Before Zaino there was no film on the windshield. Thanks!
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01-04-2007, 11:20 PM	#2
Devildog0621 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	I might be wrong, but I dont think you are supposed to use either Z2 or Z5 on glass. You will want to use some dish soap and water to get that completely off.
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01-04-2007, 11:29 PM	#3
picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Zaino is ok on glass, a lot of guys do it since it beads water up nicely. It sounds like may you applied a tad too much; no worries - get a little Z6 (assuming you have some) and give the windows a rub down with it (spray, give a good buff with a microfiber). If you do not have Z6 you'll want to try another quick detailer. If the problem continues after that you can strip the Zaino from the windows with a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water (regular rubbing alcohol), dish soap unfortunately is not strong enough to strip Zaino. Just mix regular 70% isopropyl alcohol in a bottle with water, spray it on the windows, and wipe off. I would then re-apply Zaino very thinly, let haze, and buff off, but that's up to you. Typically waxes will streak on windows, but sealants won't unless you over-apply them.
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Devildog0621 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	nice i'll have to try it. I always tried my hardest to keep it off the glass.
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01-04-2007, 11:43 PM	#5
boyce'06 330i Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: '06 330i Slvr/Gray Prem/Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	Thanks, Picus! I'll try the Z6 first. Enjoying the new ride?
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