zaino streaks!

[shogun99]

ok, ive been using zaino for awhile and i still cant figure out how much swirl remover to put on. Right now i put barely enough on that you can JUST see it going on. ut when i go to take it off, it ALWAYS leave streaks and discoloured marks behind, especially on the hood. what's with zaino!?
i thought i was supposed to go on and go off SOOO easy?...well not for me!:mad:

[cmoore]

I have had the same problems with Zaino. What it seems to be in my case is that I am doing it in the direct sun and it is drying far to fast. I get the best results when I apply in small areas and then almost immediately remove. I am talking specifcally Z5.

I can't seem to get the results from Zaino products that I want. I am sure it is the way I am applying it. I will be trying something else that does not require so much time.

[Slim]

Originally posted by shogun99
ok, ive been using zaino for awhile and i still cant figure out how much swirl remover to put on. Right now i put barely enough on that you can JUST see it going on. ut when i go to take it off, it ALWAYS leave streaks and discoloured marks behind, especially on the hood. what's with zaino!?
i thought i was supposed to go on and go off SOOO easy?...well not for me!:mad:

If it's leaving streaks, you're not letting it dry long enough. I used it last summer and found that it takes a while for that stuff to dry. During hot dry days, it takes a MINIMUM of one hour to dry. On days like we've been having lately, I'd say give it a good three to four hours to dry. If it streaks, let it dry longer then try again. If it still streaks, wait some more. In cool damp weather, it can take as long as six hours to completely dry.

[shogun99]

are you kiddin me?...WOW!
thats a long time....ive been leaving it on for maybe 45min
ill try waiting longer

[Molson]

Thats where the ZFX helps... ( I think )

[Gator]

Originally posted by Molson
Thats where the ZFX helps... ( I think )

Absolutely! ZFX is amazing stuff. I got 3 coats on my bike in about 1 1/2 hours. No streaks, just that beautiful Zaino shine!

Richard
"Gator"

[Slim]

Originally posted by Molson
Thats where the ZFX helps... ( I think )

Exactly. I think I may place an order for that stuff soon. One a side note, there is now a Zaino Canada website.

I guess the guy in Guelph got permission from Sal.

Check it out at http://www.zaino.ca

[ND4SPDIII]

hey bro, I think is time to use zymol....:thumbs:

[VaGT]

What is the humidity? On a normal dry day, 4 hours is way overboard. A thin coat should dry in 1 hour.

From their site....



6. Let Z-5 or Z-2 polish dry at least one hour. Please NOTE: Zaino Show Car Polish works best at 60 degrees or higher. However, it can be applied down to temperatures of 45 degrees. It just will take much, much longer to dry. As much as two to three hours drying time is required if the temperature is 50 degrees or below. Also, If the humidity is high. Longer drying time is necessary. Humidity is a killer on the drying time of Z-2 or Z-5. The moisture in the air hinders drying time up to four times longer than normal. Sorry, but I can't help this. When you try to remove Z-2 or Z-5 when it is still wet. All you're accomplishing is moving it around. Kinda like reapplying it. Also you need to use a LARGE White 100% Bath size towel (please refer to my Tips & Tricks sheet on my web site for the proper towels to use) to remove Z-2 or Z-5. Smaller towels will not work efficiently.

To test if Z-2 or Z-5 is dry and ready to be removed. Wipe your finger on a hazed section. It should immediately come off and leave a crytal clear finish. If it smears, it is still wet. You can leave Z-2 or Z-5 on for hours or overnight if you desire. When it is not humid Z-2 will take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to dry. Depending on how heavy you applied it. I have applied Z-2 in the Arizona sun and it dried in approx. 3 to 5 minutes. I have also applied it in 38 degree temperature and it took about 2 to 3 hours to dry. Be patient. It's worth it. Different situations affect drying times. Also, remember you have Z-1 and Z-5 both on the car. That is two products that have to dry at one time. Takes longer. Z-2 or Z-5 does not cotain any oils and once it's dry will never ever look smeary or feel greasy. If you remove Z-2 or Z-5 before it is thoroughly dry and get any smears. Just wipe down the car with a damp cotton towel. This will remove any smears. Don't use Z-6 until you wipe the car down. If you'd like call me and I'll help you out with more info!
Note: If you are using the New ZFX accelerator additive drying time is greatly reduced.

[Slim]

Originally posted by VaGT
What is the humidity? On a normal dry day, 4 hours is way overboard. A thin coat should dry in 1 hour.

I told him if he was applying it in weather like we've been having it could take up to four hours. (It's been cool and extremely damp up here the last little while). I said on a hot dry day, it should take an hour to dry.

Originally posted by Slim25
During hot dry days, it takes a MINIMUM of one hour to dry. On days like we've been having lately, I'd say give it a good three to four hours to dry.