Andrie wrote:
"....I just finish applying the Z5 in my NSX. Need to apply the Z2 in a few hrs. However, I'm a bit confuse as how to apply the Z2. Should I reaply the Z1 before I put the Z2 or, just the Z2 after buffing the Z5 off?..."
Andrie,
Z-1 is applied only once a year underneath either Z-2 or Z-5.
You apply Z-1, leave it on, and than apply Z-2 or Z-5 over top of it. Put another way, you only need to get out the Z-1 once a year.
Note: Some guys who Zaino many, many times a year (like a dozen or more) will apply a second Z-1 application after 5 or 6 applications. For most of us, once a season is all that's really needed. The stuff is addicting and I think this is the reason for some of the confusion.
The decision to use Z-5 is based on whether or not your car has swirl marks or fine scratches.
Once that first yearly application of Z-1 has been done you simply apply the Z-2 or Z-5 and remove.
While you CAN apply Z-2 after applying Z-5, you don't need to. Generally, people stop using Z-5 after a few times and then switch over to Z-2. Some people who have dark color cars might stay with Z-5 indefinitly. Try it and see.
If you still wish to use Z-2 after Z-5, you simply apply it and remove it as normal. You don't need to reapply Z-1. That's a once a year thing. You would simply apply and remove the Z-5, and apply and remove the Z-2.
johndoh is incorrect. You do NOT apply Z-2 directly over the Z-5 or vice versa without removing it first. Leaving different coats on is ONLY applicable to the once a season application of Z-1.
Perhaps if I explained using a typical process it would be clearer...
Assuming the car is clean of old waxes and polishes, and you picked a day when it's not raining
1. Apply Z-1 very sparingly, leave it on.
2A. If you have a dark colored car or have a car with swirls and scratches, apply Z-5 sparingly right over the Z-1.
2B. Otherwise apply Z-2 sparingly right over the Z-1.
3. Remove both products (with a 100% cotton towel).
4. For subsequent applications for the rest of the season, you need only to apply the Z-2 or the Z-5 and remove. I generally Zaino 2 to 3 times a year. It's very easy to do, which is another reason why people often get hooked on many multiple applications.
5. If you like, use the Z-6 Enhancer afterwards, such as after car washes, or every so often as a touch-up.
Just remember THE most important thing with Zaino is to use it sparingly. You should hardly be able to see it once you applied it. You should only see the finest of a haze. If you think you're applying it too heavily, you probably are.
That's it. More tips and suggestions can be found on the Zaino web site.
http://www.zainobros.com/
Hope this helps...and no I didn't receive any compensation or promotional consideration for this.
-Jim
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
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[This message has been edited by Jimbo (edited 05 November 2001).]
