Genesis

For sure mate....good question....where is the better shine and durability? I don't think it matters whether you mix ZFX with Z2 or Z5 in that regard. Anybody else know? Manwe?

Manwe

i think zfx is meant for z2. it is the actual polish and it is suppose it help it cure faster....

Z5 is to remove the swirl marks......

hey bro better get some z5 for me. Whenever I see the swirl marks my heart aches.

Woot, you can get 100% cotton cheap from any place.... i got some from carefour....i think homefix etc also have a lot. Cheap and good. But i also have those super ones from meguires that you can buy from homefix. For the finishing touch....

Weekend is fine with me... time?

Genesis

Yeah I did some further digging on the Z5 Z2 issue...both can be used with ZFX as I initially thought. Yer right Manwe, the Z2 will cure better, but can also use Z5 just take a little longer in between coats. I'll get the Z5 on Saturday (need to re-stock on Z7 anyway). Let's aim for Sunday around noon ya?

Manwe

sure...would be fine....

who else joining?

rockstar

I would love to join and maybe pick up some tips from you guys! Have a few coats but only Z2.. Seems like I need ZFX and Z6.

wootwoot

thanks for the info tho... i went to autoBacs (bukit batok today) but cant understand the japanese words whether its telling me its 100% cotton not

Genesis

Rock, for sure, more than welcome to join bro. Have you clayed already? Or, did you just apply Z2 by itself? Wash and clay should be done first, then the Z2 needs either Z1 or ZFX as the binder...ZFX easier to use and better. Also, the Z6 would be necessary too for the ultimate shine. I guess you've already got the towels and applicator. If want to join in, just PM me for the location.

wootwoot

so i guess is this sun correcT?

rockstar

Yeah, I clayed myself and got Z1 on. Then 2 coats of Z2. Gotta check if I got to work this weekend, if not, will sure join you guys.

Genesis

Ok...lets hope the weather holds out on Sunday. Manwe and I did the same treatment a couple of months ago Rock...clay, Z1 then Z2. A month later I did a light clay, then ZFX/Z2...easier to apply, got three coats done using only two ounces of mix. This time no clay, but three ZFX/Z5 coats to hide those nasty swirl marks.

wootwoot

sun morning i can afternoon i cant
how?

Neon

rockstar, u not working la. We r.....so go. Also do my car too.

Genesis

Went ahead and applied the ZFX/Z5 mix today...three coats with Z6 in between. The more I use the stuff the faster it gets...a little goes a hell of a long way. Used only one and a half ounces for three coats. Btw, Z5 is great at concealing those fine scratches.

Was actually a perfect day for polish...no glaring sun/heat to slow me down. Manwe, should have come over bro, the rain you saw downtown didn't happen in the East. Woot/Sgren, let's catch up next weekend. I don't need another polish for a while, but I'll be around if you guys need some help.

Attached are a couple of pix taken after a joyride down Changi Coast Rd this afternoon. Notice the reflection in the side panels

EBS

I oso notice the double yellow line :D :D

watoke

Gen,

Well done ! It really looks great and makes me envy :p
I wish I had the time to spend together with you guys to do up the 8 with ZZZZ .. :o

Genesis

Watoke, thanks bro, if you get the time and want to ZZZaino, let me know!

EBS... :D ...what does it say just below my left rear wheel? No parking :p Good thing the TP wasn't around eh? :D

wootwoot

w00t~!

now i know how tiring to Zaino myself! done 2 coats & the rain just triple down the paintwork on the car....

double w00tWooT~!! :D

SGren how's yours? still shines?

sgrenesis

shine is great but white cant look really shiny, probably just very clean.
Still facing the same problem in the rain with the wipers, keep jerking.

coupe07

did u use rain x before?

Genesis

Sgren...easy solution. Use a little dishwashing soap and water to thoroughly clean the windshield then dry it off. Apply some Z6 and wipe off. Then apply a thin coat of Z2, let it dry and wipe off. Then a little Z6 and finally another thin Z2. Your wipers should be gliding now

rockstar

Sgren,

Another method I use is easy.. just clay bar the fella.. confirm your wipers glide.

Manwe

I used zaino on it and now it is super... clear as glass when raining and no wobbling jerking or whatsoever....

Genesis

:D ...clear as glass? that's a good one bro! :D

sgrenesis

thanks for the advice guys

quite funny, the clear as glass thingy