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Old 10-21-06, 02:31 PM
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Ok, im going to place an order for some of the zaino products, i have a black onyx so im assuming i need the z5 pro which seems to be the best option for a dark car, if that is wrong someone correct me.

what is better the z1 or the zfx? it says to use the zfx the first application and this is where im confused, the site says if you use z1 it negates having to use zfx.


also: once the zfx is used once do you use it each application or do you use the z1 instead?
anyone with black onyx use these products let me know what you did for the best results, i dont want to over order, under order or order the wrong stuff.......

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I just did my car w/o clear coat, you can use z2 or z3. ZFX is just a mixture, only add 4-5 drop when mixed with z5 or z2 and or z3.

1. Dawn
2. Clay bar
3.Scratch removal product
4.Z5 mix with ZFX(zfx is a substitude for z1)
5.Z2(or z3, depending on your car) mix with ZFX
6.Repeat 4&5 as much as u like
7.Wax
8.Take a picture
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Originally Posted by kilo6_one
Ok, im going to place an order for some of the zaino products, i have a black onyx so im assuming i need the z5 pro which seems to be the best option for a dark car, if that is wrong someone correct me.

what is better the z1 or the zfx? it says to use the zfx the first application and this is where im confused, the site says if you use z1 it negates having to use zfx.


also: once the zfx is used once do you use it each application or do you use the z1 instead?
anyone with black onyx use these products let me know what you did for the best results, i dont want to over order, under order or order the wrong stuff.......
ZFX is an accellerant (sp?) that replaces the Z1 and should only be used uptil the 2nd to the last layer. In other words, if you're only planning to do 1 coat, you really don't need to use it. If you plan on 3 coats, mix the ZFX in the bottle that comes with it, and use it for 2 coats. Straight Z5 on the last coat.

Your first order should include, claybar, Z7 (shampoo), Z5 (polish), ZFX (accellerant), and either Z6 or Z8. Personally, I'd recommend Z8 for a super high gloss spray detail. You can get a bottle of Dawn (blue) elsewhere

If you're using the Z5, you don't need Z2 or Z3. Nor should you wax after the Zaino.
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thanks, i ordered the z5, zfx and the z8, i already had the claybar.......

thanks everyone.
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