First time zaino user question

PSUBALL10 · 05-01-2006, 07:44 AM

Last night i zaino'ed my car for the first time. When i was applying the zaino it said to use only a dime size because a little goes a long way. My question is how much should a dime size do on my 330? The first coat i put on i think i put on too light, only certain parts of my car would "haze" up. The second coat i put on a little heavier. I only mixed 1 ounce of the Z2 and ZFX and got 2 coats on my car. What are your experiences? Thanks

mds82 · 05-01-2006, 08:12 AM

If you got the ZFX then it came with those mixing bottles. I can usually do the entire car with about a Half a bottle mixed with z2 or z5 with the ZFX.

shimshimhada · 05-01-2006, 08:27 AM

You did it right, the hazing should be barely noticeable, you want many light coats because it dries quicker and easier to remove. Otherwise, you're just wasting it. Supposedly, if you're good enough, you can extract seven coats from one of those 2ounce bottles they give you!

pander5 · 05-01-2006, 08:37 AM

I now do 3 layers with 1 ounce but have learned to apply it real thin. There are times I can't tell if it's even on the section I just thought I applied it to! Again, it is a knack to laying this stuff real thin and you have to trust the ability of this stuff when it seems you're not buffing anything off. I usually do my wheels with what's left on the applicator.

I like 1 or 2 very thin lines almost like spaghetti on my applicator and work that around a 2 X 2, maybe 2 X 3 section.

PSUBALL10 · 05-01-2006, 09:08 AM

Awesome guys, thanks for the replies! This stuff works, great. I guess i just need to learn to trust myself. Would have taken some pics but it was dark by the time i was done!

pander5 · 05-01-2006, 09:12 AM

Once you've done about 20 layers over time you'll wonder why you didn't switch to this stuff sooner. Many are put off by what they think is a complicated process but as you've found, like me, it's easy. BTW, what color is your E90?

PSUBALL10 · 05-01-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pander5

Once you've done about 20 layers over time you'll wonder why you didn't switch to this stuff sooner. Many are put off by what they think is a complicated process but as you've found, like me, it's easy. BTW, what color is your E90?

Yea i know i thought it was going to be harder. I just applied the Z2, should i also applied the Z5? Figured since my car was only a week old i wouldnt need the Z5.

It is jet black

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18111

There r some pics.

bimmernotbeamer · 05-01-2006, 10:09 AM

I find even one ounce mixed with ZFX is too much. I can get 3 layers of Z2Pro/ZFX from half an ounce. And still it seems too thick, lol. I'm gonna start using even less.

petesamprs · 05-01-2006, 10:25 AM

Great post. I also find that I end up wasting some when I do 1 ounce (1/2 the clear mixing vial that comes with ZFX) - maybe I'll switch to 1/2 ounce/3 drops ZFX from now on.

Do you have to re-wash your car if you want to add another layer or two a week later?

I have a sense Z6 is what I'll run out of first since it's easy to use the spray too much and it smells really good

bimmernotbeamer · 05-01-2006, 12:08 PM

Yes, I would absolutely rewash the car after 2 weeks of driving before applying more Zaino.

kobechrome · 05-08-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidN

Yes, I would absolutely rewash the car after 2 weeks of driving before applying more Zaino.

Do you have to use ZFX again if you reapply after the initial time or can you just put the z2pro over it after a wash?

When does the zfx need to be used again after the initial time?

bimmernotbeamer · 05-09-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kobechrome

Do you have to use ZFX again if you reapply after the initial time or can you just put the z2pro over it after a wash?

When does the zfx need to be used again after the initial time?

From the Zaino FAQ in Detailing 101:

Q: If I use ZFX and then want to apply another coat of Z2/Z5, do I need to use ZFX again?
A: If you are only going to apply one coat of Z2/Z5, then you do not need to use ZFX again. Just use Z2/Z5 as-is. However, if you plan on applying multiple coats of Z2/Z5 in one day, then yes, you will need ZFX.

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PSUBALL10 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	First time zaino user question Last night i zaino'ed my car for the first time. When i was applying the zaino it said to use only a dime size because a little goes a long way. My question is how much should a dime size do on my 330? The first coat i put on i think i put on too light, only certain parts of my car would "haze" up. The second coat i put on a little heavier. I only mixed 1 ounce of the Z2 and ZFX and got 2 coats on my car. What are your experiences? Thanks
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	If you got the ZFX then it came with those mixing bottles. I can usually do the entire car with about a Half a bottle mixed with z2 or z5 with the ZFX.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	You did it right, the hazing should be barely noticeable, you want many light coats because it dries quicker and easier to remove. Otherwise, you're just wasting it. Supposedly, if you're good enough, you can extract seven coats from one of those 2ounce bottles they give you!
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I now do 3 layers with 1 ounce but have learned to apply it real thin. There are times I can't tell if it's even on the section I just thought I applied it to! Again, it is a knack to laying this stuff real thin and you have to trust the ability of this stuff when it seems you're not buffing anything off. I usually do my wheels with what's left on the applicator. I like 1 or 2 very thin lines almost like spaghetti on my applicator and work that around a 2 X 2, maybe 2 X 3 section.
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PSUBALL10 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	Awesome guys, thanks for the replies! This stuff works, great. I guess i just need to learn to trust myself. Would have taken some pics but it was dark by the time i was done!
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Once you've done about 20 layers over time you'll wonder why you didn't switch to this stuff sooner. Many are put off by what they think is a complicated process but as you've found, like me, it's easy. BTW, what color is your E90?
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bimmernotbeamer Lieutenant 28 Rep 581 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I find even one ounce mixed with ZFX is too much. I can get 3 layers of Z2Pro/ZFX from half an ounce. And still it seems too thick, lol. I'm gonna start using even less.
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	Great post. I also find that I end up wasting some when I do 1 ounce (1/2 the clear mixing vial that comes with ZFX) - maybe I'll switch to 1/2 ounce/3 drops ZFX from now on. Do you have to re-wash your car if you want to add another layer or two a week later? I have a sense Z6 is what I'll run out of first since it's easy to use the spray too much and it smells really good __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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bimmernotbeamer Lieutenant 28 Rep 581 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Yes, I would absolutely rewash the car after 2 weeks of driving before applying more Zaino.
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