mntony

One big correction to Bass's process. Mix up no more than one ounce of Z2 or Z5 at a time. If you mix up two ounces and you apply nice thin coats, you will be forced to wash and clay your spouse's car so you will have something to apply the other ounce to.

If your arms are weak, skip the Z6 between coats. I don't think there is any reason to use Z6 before the first coat. You definitely want it after the last coat.

The problem with Zaino is that it appears in these forums to take a lot more effort and time than it really does, especially when described by folks still using Z1. It is actually easier and quicker than many other finishes, although you will be tempted to apply more coats. (Before I had my S2000 and Zaino, I never applied more than one coat of wax. One coat every two or three years, actually!)

Tony

STreece

Many people choose to apply Z-6 before laying down the first coat of polish. This will make the surface immediately slicker and remove any "fresh" water spots that might have been left behind from drying.

Z-6 in between coats assures the complete removal of the remnants of the previous coat before applying the next. Again, it adds to the slickness of the surface.

If you were going to apply 3 coats to an S2K, the most polish you will need is 3/4 ounce. Put it on thin!

JonasM

One more quick tip - if you're putting it on correctly, you really won't be able to see it much. To periodically convince yourself that there's still some polish on the pad, wipe it over a window (Zaino is great for glass, too). On glass, you can just see the film that it leaves. When it doesn't show on glass anymore, it's time for another drop on the pad.

JonasM