MDX vs. Zaino - I've seen the light!

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2004 Acura MDX: Done with mgm121499 on Friday night.



After using Z on my wife’s paint for 6+ weeks, I decided to try it on the MDX. The MDX was topped with FMJ before we switched over to Z.



Process Used:

Wash: CG’s Body Wash

Tires/Rims: CG’s Blue APC

Dry: Big Blue WW



Paint Prep:

ZPC x 1 via PC @ 4.5 using a LC finishing pad



Seal: (Done in heated garage 75 degrees. 15-20 min between coats. Z2Pro cured for 12 hours before final wipe down).



Paint:

Z5 x 2

Z2 pro x 1

Z8 wipe down

#425 clean up. (#425 seems to work well with Z)



Wheels:

Poorboys WS (applied 1 week ago). We topped the wheels with Z5.



After Shots:

Tires:

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Paint:

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Full Sun: If this isn’t some ‘pop’ on the paint, I don’t know what is!! :drool:



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Z Impressions:

-Does not like cold weather. The final coat of Z2Pro cured in below freezing temps, and it was a little difficult to remove, and Z8 would streak. The paint was COLD. In temperatures above 50 degrees –no problems.



-Z is my new sealer of choice. I’ve used it 3 times, and love it.
 
Welcome to the Zaino club. I cant wait for warmer weather to re-Z all my vehicles!

By the way, nice work....looks great!

Did you Zaino the hood air/bug deflector?
 
Hey great job. I'm going to try Z2 for the first time on a brand new Pilot. My question..what prep work would you recommend on a brand new vehicle? I was going to just wash and go right to the Z2. Two coats using the accelerator...but I don't know, should I clay first or use something like AIO? GBG..how often do you apply Z2? Do you always just do one coat? Thanks.
 
96GSR said:
Hey great job. I'm going to try Z2 for the first time on a brand new Pilot. My question..what prep work would you recommend on a brand new vehicle? I was going to just wash and go right to the Z2. Two coats using the accelerator...but I don't know, should I clay first or use something like AIO? GBG..how often do you apply Z2? Do you always just do one coat? Thanks.
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I would prep a new car with clay for starters.



Do you have any defects to correct? If they are minor, something like FPII or ZPC will do the trick.



When you're done with your polish step, wipe down with Z6 or ISO wipe if using FPII (to remove any oil)



I usually use 2 coats (you don't need to, I think it adds to the overall appearance). 1 coat is plenty for protection.



You want to pick up some Z8 for up keep. I plan to use it every 2-3 washed (use like a QD after you dry). It's an awesome product! -Good luck.
 
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