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Old 03-02-05, 10:16 PM
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Ok so everyone on here bar none agree Zaino is the best

So what are the Zaino products you use list them all do you clay your car before useing them is there zaino clay?

Do you use other products along with Zaino list them all from top to bottom

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Originally Posted by LasVegasGS
is there zaino clay?


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Originally Posted by LasVegasGS
Ok so everyone on here bar none agree Zaino is the best

So what are the Zaino products you use list them all do you clay your car before useing them is there zaino clay?

Do you use other products along with Zaino list them all from top to bottom
This thread will answer all of your questions - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=106621
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Ah thank you Hameed Does anyone know what there leather care stuff if its good I might as well get the Package deal for 118 bucks
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Yes, the Zaino leather stuff is GOOD!
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OK Im sold Im geting the bigest package deal they offer. So for nice depth on the 01+ White GS430 Its best to use Z2 then some Z7 in between the coats right Rom?
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The Z2 is perfect for white. Just use the Z7 wash whenever you wash the car, and use the Z6 detail spray just prior to using the Z2, and just after it's all buffed off as well. Enjoy.
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If you're getting some swirls on your paint you may want to start with a coat or two of Z-5 and then finish it off with Z-2 as the top layer... Z-6 between coats... if you are ordering and paying for shipping I would recommend 1 or 2 extra bottles of Z-6.
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Whops that what I ment Z6 In between every coat of Z2

Now how do you apply the coats one right after the other if I wish to?
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I really like the leather products and Z-16 tire shine.

Quality company...kindof a cult like Apple but in a good way.
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Now how do you apply the coats one right after the other if I wish to?
If you want to do 3 layers in one day, you'll have to buy the ZFX flash cure accelerator / additive. It speeds up the polymer cure.

Otherwise, you'll only be able to apply 1 layer every 24 hours.
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I've ordered the package deal that has everything for like 120bucks

So best thing to do is wash it Clay it wash it then start adding Z6 & Z2 Mixed with ZFX? I know alot of the pro detailers clean the wheel wells so is there a trick to doing this or do you have to remove the tire everytime and scrub the hell out of it?

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know alot of the pro detailers clean the wheel wells so is there a trick to doing this or do you have to remove the tire everytime and scrub the hell out of it?
Removing the wheel helps of course, but isn't always practical.

I use a Scotchbrite pad and some strong degreaser (Simple Green or wheel cleaner) and elbow grease.

When clean and dry, it's also a good use for that Armor All or other cheap protectant that you got for Christmas* and don't know where else to use it.

*( I get it every year) lol
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Originally Posted by LasVegasGS
So best thing to do is wash it Clay it wash it then start adding Z6 & Z2 Mixed with ZFX?
Close but not exactly... the Z6 and Z2 do not mix, it's the Z2 or Z5 that mixes with ZFX.

1st time here is what I recommend:

1. Dawn wash
2. Clay bar
3. Z-7 wash
4. Z-5+ZFX coat, wait, remove
5. Z-6 spritz and remove
6. Z-2+ZFX coat, wait, remove
7. Z-6 spritz and remove

You can repeat steps 4-5 or 6-7 as many times as you want until you are happy with the results. Remember that it goes on in THIN COATS. Do not apply too thick a layer or else you will wait forever for it to dry... when you go to remove your Z5 or Z2 coats it should come off with very little effort, if you see it smearing, it's not dry yet.
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So by washing with:

1. Dawn wash
2. Clay bar
3. Z-7 wash
4. Z-5+ZFX coat, wait, remove
5. Z-6 spritz and remove
6. Z-2+ZFX coat, wait, remove
7. Z-6 spritz and remove

This is better then just useing


1.Wash
2.Clay
3. Z-7 Wash
4. Z-2mixed with ZFX wait dry
5. Z-6 Spray remove
6. Z-2mixed with ZFX wait dry
7. Z-6 Spray remove

Also by Dawn wash do you mean use a type of soap other then the Z-7 Wash? Is it a type of soap


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