Z8 as a Stand Alone Sealant

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imported_Burlyq

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I am starting to like my Z8. When it first came out, I didn't see much need for it. After I finish up with a Z2Pro treatment I didn't see the benefit of putting on z8 except for the added slickness and the smell (yum). However, I have been using z8 after each time I wash my car and that's where the use of this product really comes in for me. It's so easy to use and the car looks just like you spent hours detailing it.



I detailed a friends truck yesterday, and I stripped the tailgate with Dawn. I put Z2Pro on the whole truck except the tailgate, which only got Z8. The tailgate is very slick after putting the Z8 on it. I wanted to see how long this products lasts by itself, anybody else try this? I also tried it on the windows, and it seams to slicken them up nicely too.



Also, I have really strarted to get the hang of spreading the Z8, so for those of you who want a tip: I take the Z8 bottle and keep it like 3 feet from the surface, then I spray very quickly and a fine mist comes out nicely and evenly on the panel. It works a lot better for me than spraying short bursts to try and save product, but ending up using more because short bursts usually end up in a stream effect but a quick full burst ends up in a mist. Anyhow, don't know if others posted this or not but it may be of use to some of you.:xyxthumbs
 
I've been Z8 after every wash too...looks great ! I'm also using the same technique to get Z8 out of the bottle and onto my paint. I spray quickly while moving my arm sideway and just let the fine droplets/mist fly onto the paint.....





Burlyq said:
I am starting to like my Z8. When it first came out, I didn't see much need for it. After I finish up with a Z2Pro treatment I didn't see the benefit of putting on z8 except for the added slickness and the smell (yum). However, I have been using z8 after each time I wash my car and that's where the use of this product really comes in for me. It's so easy to use and the car looks just like you spent hours detailing it.



I detailed a friends truck yesterday, and I stripped the tailgate with Dawn. I put Z2Pro on the whole truck except the tailgate, which only got Z8. The tailgate is very slick after putting the Z8 on it. I wanted to see how long this products lasts by itself, anybody else try this? I also tried it on the windows, and it seams to slicken them up nicely too.





Also, I have really strarted to get the hang of spreading the Z8, so for those of you who want a tip: I take the Z8 bottle and keep it like 3 feet from the surface, then I spray very quickly and a fine mist comes out nicely and evenly on the panel. It works a lot better for me than spraying short bursts to try and save product, but ending up using more because short bursts usually end up in a stream effect but a quick full burst ends up in a mist. Anyhow, don't know if others posted this or not but it may be of use to some of you.:xyxthumbs
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Can anyone quantify the durability of Z8 alone? Are we talking weeks or months here? I realize it hasn't been out that long but I'm very interested in trying it.
 
I'm really looking forward to trying it also. I've just been waiting patiently for the Zaino Cleaner polish to release and then I'll order a bunch of goodies. Z8 by itself sounds very interesting and perhaps ground breaking :xyxthumbs
 
i used z8 on my moms liberty on its own and it looked good, I had done a full detail a few weeks before and topped with nxt. I put the z8 on and it looked awesome.
 
I noticed that about Z8 too. I usually wash then apply a coat or two of Z2 or Now Z2 pro. But the past few times I only used the Z8 and the results were outstanding. IMO nothing can touch the combo of Z2 pro and Z8, especially on black. I too can not wait for the Z cleaner.
 
I'd suggest a 2 part durability study. half a hood with Z8 and half a hood with Z8 with a drop of ZFX (1/4 ounce) and see if there is a difference.
 
Z8 is a spray sealant, super QD on steroids, Topper type product. ZFX is a flash cure additive used to accelerate the curing times of Z2,Z2 Pro, Z3 & Z5. There's no need to use ZFX with Z8. It would serve no purpose. I've had simply amazing results using Z8 as a topper for Z5/Z2 Pro. I'm currently in "Carnauba Mode" & waiting for the new Zaino Cleaner/Polish to come out before I go back to using Zaino on my truck. ( my truck has a layer of Souveran, Butter Wet Wax & DP Max Wax on her at the moment.)
 
I put Z8 on a totally clean surface, just playing around (was going to polish the next day and then it rained...and rained...and rained.) It was about two weeks with nothing but the Z8, and no washes. When I did finally wash with Z7, I still had some decent beading. Not as good as I have now with Z2 Pro + Z8, but the Z8 was obviously still there. I suppose if you were going to wash and then Z8 once a week you would be fine, but in my experience the (plain) Z8 starts to diminish after about a week.
 
Why would you ZFX with Z8?



Hey Wannafbody...try it and let us know how it goes. Oh sorry, that's right you don't use Zaino....right?
 
it was simply a suggestion based on reading that Z8 contains Z2Pro and Z5-so ZFX actually MIGHT add to the durability-If you choose to make a smart alleck comment that's a refection on your character or lack thereof-sometimes I wonder if its any use to even try to talk to Zaino users:nixweiss
 
There should be no suprise that a spray wax or sealant can be used as a stand alone. Look out how thin Glanz Wax and Klasse SG are for example. OCW is stout enough to use as a stand alone product too. Detailer's Pride has one I am testing as well, and ZaneO gave me some Z8 to try. I have several spray sealant/waxes now that I can try head to head...the hard part is leaving stuff alone long enough!



Should be fun! :)
 
Z8 is not a stand alone sealant. It was developed to compliment the Zaino polishes and add protection via a QD type protocol. Z8 was "not" developed to bond to a nude painted surface but to Z polishes. Any variation of usage has not been tested. Testing this application of Z8, as a stand alone sealant, is not a fair comparison with any other product or products because this is an unrecommended or suggested usage of Z8.
 
I have just tried Z8 and it does a really good job?



I have one question though. Does Z8 have to be layered on Z6, or can you just use Z8.



Also does using both Z6 then Z8 enhance shine, gloss, etc.



Thanks

Mike
 
Z8 does not need to be or require Z6 for optimum results. If surface is clean use one or the other.



I still love Z6 and usually alternate between the two (Z8) for quick clean-up after a non-eventful (rain, showers, road grime, etc.) ride. For every Z8 wipedown I will use Z6 x 2 or 3 times in between.



Z8 is an amazing product!!!! :D
 
blkZ28Conv said:
Z8 is not a stand alone sealant. It was developed to compliment the Zaino polishes and add protection via a QD type protocol. Z8 was "not" developed to bond to a nude painted surface but to Z polishes. Any variation of usage has not been tested. Testing this application of Z8, as a stand alone sealant, is not a fair comparison with any other product or products because this is an unrecommended or suggested usage of Z8.
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Should be a good way to at least find out what kind of durability you would get if you are in a hurry and just want to spritz some on.



My plan would be to use AIO as a base and see what happens. Who knows? Maybe Z8 will end up being more durable than OCW or the DP Spray Sealant. :nixweiss
 
Scottwax said:
Should be a good way to at least find out what kind of durability you would get if you are in a hurry and just want to spritz some on.



My plan would be to use AIO as a base and see what happens. Who knows? Maybe Z8 will end up being more durable than OCW or the DP Spray Sealant. :nixweiss
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That's what Autopia is all about. Stepping outside the box and finding some amazing results. :xyxthumbs
 
I've been using Z8 to top my LSP, which is Z2-Pro. I'll put a coat of Z5, spray Z6 and then top with Z2-Pro, followed by Z8. In between Zaino applications I'll use the Z8 as a "booster." This seems to work really well. It restores the slickness, adds to the durability and brings back that Zaino "pop". Z8 does a fantastic job of making the paint more resistant to bugs (the bugs just about slide off) and washing/QD'ing becomes much easier.



My regimen revolves around when I take my car on trips. I'll Z2/Z5 right after a trip, maintain with Z8 and apply some just before a trip. Sal even recommends using Z8 just before a road trip. I find that the paint is good to go for the trip thereafter. The Z8 is really great stuff. When I do wash my car the beading is unbelievable. People literally stop and stare at the car. I don't think I've ever seen a car bead as much as my Zainoed car does. :xyxthumbs
 
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