Question for Z users...

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heffergm

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After the first coat of Z2/Z5 w/ZFX, is it necessary to ZFX any additional coats? Or can Z2/Z5 be applied on its own?

ZFX isn't cheap, and if I can skip it on subsequent coats, it'd go a lot further.
TIA
 
It is not needed unless you plan to layer more than one coat. It is necessary though, when applying your first initial coats unless using their "polish lok". I think thats what its called..

Excuse me as Im not a zaino veteran, but understand their concept and usage well.
 
It depends on how many coats you need to do. If you are only doing one coat per day, then you can skp the Zfx.
 
heffergm said:
After the first coat of Z2/Z5 w/ZFX, is it necessary to ZFX any additional coats? Or can Z2/Z5 be applied on its own?

ZFX isn't cheap, and if I can skip it on subsequent coats, it'd go a lot further.
TIA
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
  1. A single ZFX™ kit provides enough mix to accommodate 16-20 ounces of Zaino Show Car Polish (Z-2, Z-3 or Z-5).
  2. Pour one to two ounces of Show Car Polish into a 2 ounce mixing bottle. For each ounce of polish, add 4-5 drops of ZFX™ (no more than 10 drops for two full ounces), screw the cap back on, and shake vigorously for 60 to 90 seconds.
  3. While you get your towels and applicators ready, allow the ZFX enabled Zaino Show Car Polish to sit for thirty seconds so the ZFX can begin activating the polish. Give the applicator bottle a final shake for 10 seconds before using.
  4. Apply Zaino Show Car Polish enabled with ZFX with a 100% cotton cloth applicator. Use the polish sparingly. A small amount goes a long way, and you will be applying multiple coats.
  5. Squirt a dime size dab of polish on your applicator and rub it into your paint using circular hand motions. Then, go over the same area using a straight back and forth motion on top panels and an up and down motion on side panels. Allow the polish to haze over for 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. Buff off the Show Car Polish residue with a high quality, 100% made in the USA cotton towel.
  7. After buffing, spray the car with a light mist of Z-6 Gloss Enhancer detailing spray. Z-6 will help buff away any remaining residue and enhances the brightness of the finish. Using Z-6™, the next coat of Zaino Show Car Polish will apply even easier.
  8. You're now ready to apply your next coat of Zaino Show Car Polish enabled with ZFX. There's no need to wait. Simply repeat steps 4-7 above one more time. Apply no more than three coats of ZFX in a 24 hour period. For optimum results, use ZFX within 6 hours of mixing. Use a fresh cotton buffing towel for removal of each coat.
When you are finished polishing, wash the mixing bottle inside and out with a heavy concentration of liquid dishwashing detergent or even better Isopropyl Alcohol and thoroughly rinse. The ZFX mixing bottles cannot be reused if the polish remains in the bottle for more than 12 hours. After 12 hours, it is not possible to remove the ZFX™accelerator from the mixing bottles. Throw the mixing bottle and any unused polish contents away after 12 hours.
ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive should be used with Zaino Show Car Polish (Z-2 or Z-5, Z-3 for non clear coated) twice a year on an everyday car and once a year on a show car. Also, please reapply ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive after every ten coats of Zaino Show Car Polish (Z-2 or Z-5, Z-3 for non clear coated). ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive will never remove Zaino. Also the NEW ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive is an incredible product and could be used as often as you like... it's up to you. It will tighten up and strengthen the polish system and increase the gloss.
 
cwcad said:
Mgm2003, certainly gave the definitive answer with his post.
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LOL. Now that was funny.

Kidding aside, reading the instructions is IMPORTANT for each and every product. When you don't read them, you tend to make assumptions, have poor results, etc....
 
Perhaps I'm blind, but I really don't follow anything there (which I've already read) which makes it clear as to whether or not subsequent coats can be applied without ZFX or not.
 
You can use Z2/Z5 without ZFX IF you choose to......this will decrease the durability and gloss tho.

If you consider the fact that you will get 6 months of protection and the fact that you can do multiple layers in one day (time savings)....cost is really not a factor.
 
mgm2003 said:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive should be used with Zaino Show Car Polish (Z-2 or Z-5, Z-3 for non clear coated) twice a year on an everyday car and once a year on a show car. Also, please reapply ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive after every ten coats of Zaino Show Car Polish (Z-2 or Z-5, Z-3 for non clear coated). ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive will never remove Zaino. Also the NEW ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive is an incredible product and could be used as often as you like... it's up to you. It will tighten up and strengthen the polish system and increase the gloss.
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After the first application of a ZFX enabled layer of Z2, Z5, or Z3 you can layer the Z-line of sealnt/polish one layer a day up to ten coats. After that you need to use ZFX or Z1 Polish lock to make sure that the subsequent layers will be activated to insure proper activation.
 
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