Z5Pro over Sonus SFX?

[danforz]

Hey guys, curious if this line up is kosher:



Sonus SFX 2 (White/Orange w/PC)

Sonus SFX 3 (White w/PC)

Z5pro (with or with out ZFX)



Thanks

 

[gmblack3]

I would think that you need to do a 50/50 wipedown after the Sonus polish before Z5pro.

 

[TortoiseAWD]

I would think that you need to do a 50/50 wipedown after the Sonus polish before Z5pro.

It certainly wouldn't hurt, but the Sonus polishes are "filler free", and don't seem to leave enough residue to cause any problems. I've used Sonus followed by Zaino a number of times, never a wipedown, never any obvious problems (smearing of the Z layer, etc.).



FWIW,

Tort

 

[Sergei]

You only need to use ZFX'd Z5 when applying multiple coats. I usually do at least two coats to ensure 100% coverage.

 

[ZeusCGP]

I've done combo before (with the Z6 wipedown). Turned out great.

 

[danforz]

I've done combo before (with the Z6 wipedown). Turned out great.

Z6 wipe down before applying the Z5pro for the first time?

 

[TortoiseAWD]

Just to clarify, the "wipedown" gmblack3a and I mentioned is a wipedown with isopropyl alcohol to remove and residual polishing oils. Some sealants are picky about having bare paint so they'll bond to the surface properly, so wiping down with alcohol or some kind of prep-solvent after you polish may be wise (depending on the polish you use).



Tort

 

[danforz]

Would Menzerna FPII be a better idea then sonus SFX 3?

 

[imported_memnuts]

Either polish will work. I prefer at least a Z6 wipedown when using non-Zaino polishes.

You must use ZFX or Z1 for the initial layer even if you are just applying 1 coat of Z5PRO for maximal bonding.



Exception being ZAIO or CS as base.