Getting off excess Zaino

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JMV

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Okay, so i just put on some Z5 for my car. I used prolly more than 3/4 an ounce, which, after calling Zaino, i realize is waaaayyy to much (i drive a mazdaspeed protege). But i can't really get it off. I put it out in the sun to dry, as per the zaino people's suggestions. I've gone over stuff, but it just doesn't wanna buff out, try as i might. I've got some cheapy buffer on hand, it spins slowly and vibrates. I dunno if i should use that, or if i should go over the car with Z6 and wipe it down, or if i should just put some fresh Z5 on it??



I'm sure i'm not the only one to ever do this, so can anyone help me out as to how i can rectify the situation??
 
Try a small spot with some QD???



I had a similar problem and that was the cure, but without seeing your car, it could make it worse, so I....would try a small spot first.
 
is Z6 considered a QD??



The zaino guy said something about using a damp towel if you need to, and thats what i did on the roof hood and trunk. I'm not sure if that means i don't have any protection on there now, although it does look shinier to me, and i'm gonna do several coats so it really doesn't matter i guess.



I went over the whole thing with the Z6 and was able to get everything off. Seems okay i guess. Now i just gotta figure out how to get such a thin layer of the stuff spread over the whole car.
 
JMV said:
Now i just gotta figure out how to get such a thin layer of the stuff spread over the whole car.
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The reference point I use is a pea size drop for each body panel. That being said, the first panel will require a LITTLE more to get the applicator saturated, but after that, a pea size drop should be pretty close. Adjust as necessary for your particular situation, but that's a rough idea.
 
JMV said:
is Z6 considered a QD??



The zaino guy said something about using a damp towel if you need to, and thats what i did on the roof hood and trunk. I'm not sure if that means i don't have any protection on there now, although it does look shinier to me, and i'm gonna do several coats so it really doesn't matter i guess.



I went over the whole thing with the Z6 and was able to get everything off. Seems okay i guess. Now i just gotta figure out how to get such a thin layer of the stuff spread over the whole car.
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DO NOT USE Z6 to remove excessive sealant(Z5).

Do as instructed by Sal and wipe-off excess with damp (water) MF and buff dry with another dry MF. There is protection that has adhered to the finish that will resist the damp wipe-off of the excess.



After doing so, you may desire to apply a coat of Z6 prior to next very,very, very, very thin coat of Z5. Z5 should barely be visible after application. it's there, don't worry.



We have all gone thru this learning curve for applying many sealants. :o



Hope this helps. :wavey
 
Quick tip for applying thin layers is giving the applicator a quick light spray of Z6. Then give it a shake or squeeze. It shouldn't be wet but more like barely barely damp. One spritz is more the enough. Also, I usually put a drop or 2 on the applicator (usually one for sponge applicator and 2-3 for MF applicator, and then make an "X" on the area I am going to apply the sealent to. Now all you have to do is spread out the Zaino "X" and you should get a fairly even application and a light one to boot! Remember that Zaino reco's straight lines (Horizontal on flat surfaces like roof, hood, trunk -bumper to bumper lines and vertical lines -ground to sky, on the vertical panels like doors, etc.



When I have used Zaino on my G, I can get 3 coats out of 1oz. When you think you're putting it on too thin, use half as much! LOL
 
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