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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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Default Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

This was my first time putting on Z5 today. I have previously used Z1 and Z2. Z5 is suppose to take out the swirl/marks in the car. It looks okay, but i thought more of the swirl marks would be gone. About how many coats of Z5 will i need to apply for the swirl marks to disappear?
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 03:35 PM
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Default Re: Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

Well we mixed z5 with the zfx and it took about 2 coats and we noticed a major difference....just do 3 and you should be able to tell...the zfx does help out though because you can do 3 one after the other in less than an hour...
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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Big Bos,
thank you, i think im gonna try and give it a few more coats. Then i'll prolly be able to see the difference <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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Default Re: Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

My dad's SS had a LOT of swirl marks in it when I picked it up at the dealership. It currently has two coats of Z5 w/ ZFX added, and you can't even see them. One more coat wouldn't hurt. Then again, one more coat of Zaino never hurts. You've gotta love the smell of Z5! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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Default Re: Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

I've been using Zaino for years but I never heard of ZFX. What is it? Where do I get it?

I think the Z6 smells a little like grape soda.

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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

Go to

www.zainobros.com

The ZFX allows you to put mutiple coats on in one sitting and it also makes the z2 or z5 bond with the clear coat, when you get this product you will never have to use z1 again...it also allows you to use it in cold weather FINALLY!

You get a little dropper with the ZFX in it, and 4 2oz. mixing bottles...I can get 3 coats on the car with only 1 oz. of Z2....

for every oz. of z2 or z5 you use add 4-5 drops of ZFX...then you have to mix it until you don't see it anymore....the drops of ZFX are blue so when you don't see blue anymore, you can apply on the car...

In a heated garage, the part of the car I started on had already dried before I could finish the rest, in the cold garage, it was 28 degrees, it took 15 mins for each coat to dry.... <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0">

Its amazing <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Default Re: Just put on Z5, got a "?" though...

i have 15 coats of z-5 on mine then switched to z-2 and i cant see any swirls or scratches in my finish.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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Its the only way to go... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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BIGBOS,

Thanks for the ZFX info. I need some more Zaino stuf so I'll order the ZFX too and give it a try.

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I had 6 coats of Zaino on my SS, and I finally got some ZFX. With only one coat of Z5 and Z2 with the ZFX added, the difference is unreal! Just when you think it can't get any better... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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