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Old 01-23-2011, 04:34 PM
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Hi All, Ive been searching around on what polish is truly the best. Now I know there really is no straight answer to this questions, what ever works for you the best, is obviously the best product to use, I know I've heard it many times, lol. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the 2 products and what they likes the most or disliked the most about them. I currently have Zaino Z2 and Z8 spray seal. I love both but find the Z2 hard to remove? Could be something I'm doing wrong. Anyway, I'm not sure if I should go out and expand my Zaino line to include Zaino Z5, Z6, and Zaino AIO or should I just keep the Zaino Z2 and get some Adams Swirl and Haze remover, Fine Machine Polish, Brilliance glaze, and some Buttery wax. your comments would be greatly appreciated.
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If you're finding Zaino hard to remove you're using to much.

It's hard to get a feel for it, but if you can clearly see Zaino being applied to a body panel you've got to much on the pad. Try using less product. The only way I can describe it is... if you take the Zaino applicator, run a small bead of product diagonally across the pad. This will last you a full body panel if not a little more. You'll have to look very hard to see the product being applied to the paint.
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Feezy,thanks for your responce. Do you moisten the appicator first before appling the polish to the applicator ?
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Originally Posted by bexiga,Jan 24 2011, 08:56 AM
Feezy,thanks for your responce. Do you moisten the appicator first before appling the polish to the applicator ?
Yes, with quick detailer preferably.
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Originally Posted by RedCelica,Jan 24 2011, 08:28 AM
Yes, with quick detailer preferably.
Agreed.

I use one very light spritz on the applicator before I start. I usually never need to hit it again.
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Originally Posted by bexiga,Jan 23 2011, 05:34 PM
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the 2 products and what they likes the most or disliked the most about them.
Never used Adams but I didn't care for Zaino's application process. Currently using Ultima Paint Guard Plus as it's at least as effective and durable as Zaino IMO and the application is just one quick wipe (per coat).
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ZAINO FTW! I agree with what Feezy has said, plus I have seen his car many times, and it is drop dead gorgeous.

I have only seen one car that used Adam's, and it was GPW so it was very hard to tell. Car looked great, but again the white just can't pop compared to other colors.
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Feezy, could you please some pics of your car. What Zaino Products to you use? I'm thinking about trying Zaino z 5 along with the Z 2.
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Originally Posted by bexiga,Jan 25 2011, 08:51 AM
Feezy, could you please some pics of your car. What Zaino Products to you use? I'm thinking about trying Zaino z 5 along with the Z 2.
just do it, you wont be disappointed. everyone i have done it for loves it. price is fairly good too IMO.
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You didn't mention mixing ZFX with the Z2....with out the curing accelerator the drying/hazing time will be much longer than the usual half hour or so. You should be able to see a haze when it's dried, and a small wipe with a finger should leave a clear dry mark. If it smears it's not dry. Drying time also takes longer if it's humid.


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