Zaino Leaving Streaks?

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Paul_BB_Guy

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Hi guys,



Over the weekend I:

- Washed with Dawn

- Claybarred

- Washed with Z7

- Applied Z5 w/ ZFX

- Buffed with a DF Concours Towel

- Applied Z7



The car was looking NICE.



I apllied a second coat of Z5 w/ ZFX and when I buffed it off with the DF Concours towel it appeared to be leaving Z5 streaks behind. I had to buff fairly hard to get them out.



Happilly when I followed that second coat of Z5 with some Z7 Gloss enhancer the streaks which weren't buffed out appeared to disappear.



Does anyone know what happened? I want to put another coat of Z5 and then go on with several coats of Z2 but I'm worried that I did something wrong.



Thanks!
 
It sounds as though 1 of 2 things is happening:



1. You tried removing it before it was properly setup (e.g. cured)

2. You applied the 2nd coat a bit too thick



How many coats are you getting per ounce (1/2 of the ZFX bottle)?



Typically, I get about 3 coats from 1 ounce (1/3 of an ounce per coat) and could probably get it thinner but 1/3 of an ounce works well for me.







Zaino should go on very very thin.



Did you wash after your first coat is that a type and you applied Z6 before and after each layer.



Tip: Spritz your applicator with some Z6 or distilled water before adding the Z2/Z5 to it. Makes spreading it much easier.
 
If I get some streaks with Z2 or Z5, it's usually because there's a section where it's a little too much or I didn't wait long enough. Try not to rub harder to get it out. A spritz with z6 helps.
 
Before even attempting to take off the Z5 you should wipe a finger size area, if it streaks and doesn't come off very nicely you need to wait a little longer for the coat to cure. And as stated above the coat should be really thin.



I always start and finish with Z2, and I see that you started with Z5....will this change the results??
 
Paco

I did not wash after the first coat.

I get about a coat and a half out of one ounce.

It seems that I probably put it on too thick but I can hardly tell when I've put it on. It goes on so thin. Maybe spritzing the applicator will help.

The thing is, the first coat I put on came off quite easily and it was pretty much the same thickness as the second coat.



ChippsAChoi

From what I read it seemed that Z5 was the one to start with not Z2. I'm not sure what effect it would have.
 
Absolutely too thihck a coat or not fully cured. It is amazing how littl you need to use, I figure a dab the size of a nickle does 1/3 of my hood on the Lincoln. I also find that since I started using a PC for application the layer goes on super thin and is a breeze to polish off.



Also, I don't use Z5 anymore, I found Z2 to be quite sufficient.
 
I'v havent heard of many people using a PC to apply Zaino. Is there any advantages other than being faster and easier on the hands. Does it make zaino turn out better, slicker?



I just picked up a bunch of zaino products along with some 3M SMR. I have swirls on my hood which Im going to use the SMR and a few polishes to remove. Should I wait a week or so after the SMR before applying zaino over top or can I do it all in the same weekend, time allowing between coats for zaino to cure
 
I've applied Zaino via PC recently and it worked fine but there's no noticeable performance benefit. The PC just makes the process faster and less tiring.



Sometimes I get streaking when its really humid outside. The latest version of Z2 and Z5 are a little more finicky in certain weather conditions. But the usual culprit to streaking is either excessive product application or lack of setup time, as the others have said.
 
I find it difficult to determine when I've actually placed the product on the car! It's hard to see if it's on there or not. I mean, I pass the applicator back and forth and I can see where the lines of Zaino have been placed but it looks like in between said lines the hood is untouched. Does anyone have a pic of what freshly applied zaino should look like? I mean, does it go on INVISIBLE?
 
It kind of looks "invisible". Sometimes I have to look at it from different angles to see what spots I hit. It gets easier with experience.
 
I use the fabric applicators that come with the Zaino package. Foam might actually do the trick a little better.

You're probably right, once I get a few more layers "under my belt" it should be easier. It's just odd that I had no problems with the first layer, but the second layer was streaky..
 
Your problem is you applied it way too heavy/thick as the others have pointed out.



You need to get some Z7 wash, mix 1/2 cap of Z7 wash to 12oz of distilled water. Use this mix to remove the streaks. DON'T USE Z6! You will just move it around and waste the Z6!



When you use Zaino, it should be hard as hell to see where you applied it. That's how thin it HAS to be. Any heavier and you end up with the same problem you currently have.



You can use Z6 between coats, but NOT to remove a streaking problem.



Go and mix-up the Z7 and spray that over it and then wipe/buff it off.



Regards,

Deanski
 
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