i just got done doing the whole zaino process.........after 1 coat of z5 with zfx.......it looks streaky.......i cant tell if this is because of claybar or the back and forth motion i used to put the z5 on.....both very similar.......will a couple more coats help......please help....thanks

 

Did you wash it after claying? You should have.
Did you try using the QD after buffing off the Z5? Did you apply a thin coat of it? Why type of towel are you using for removal?

I've had problems removing Z5/Z2 with ZFX. When not used with ZFX I haven't had any problems. Other people here have also had problems.

 

Z5 CAN give u streaks/smears...it's not real great, but it does happen...Z2 with streaks is another story...check to see if u're waiting long enough to remove...humidity may b too high to remove in 30 minutes as the directions say for ZFX...if it's nice outside, try leaving the Zaino exposed to the sun for a while

 

yeah i washed it after claying...........so do i z5 again or start all over

 

My guess is you applied it too thick and/or didn’t let it dry enough.
It’s also possible you didn’t use enough CLEAN towels when wiping off the car.
You can’t wipe the entire car with ONE towel. I use three or four LARGE bath towels per session and another new one for the Z-6 application.

Shawn S

 

used 4 new feildcrest towels...........so can i apply another coat or not...........thanks shawn........the zaino master

 

I don’t think you need another Z-5 coat.
Put ONE coat of Z-2 w/ZFX on (make 1oz. last the entire car).
Let it dry good and wipe off with 3 or 4 clean towels.
Spray with Z-6 and wipe again.
It might need another wipe down the following morning if you missed any of the Z-6 while it was still wet.

Shawn S

 

why z2 and not more z5............thanks again for your help Shawn

 

Z-2 is more reflective and makes for a better top-coat.
Whenever I do a 3-coat session, it’s always (1) Z-5 and (2) Z-2 followed by a fine mist of Z-6 spray.

Oops…..I better not give away too many secrets before the big competition Sunday.

Shawn S

 

do you think this will get the streaks out?

 

I don’t know exactly what you mean by “streaks”, but usually any buildup you see after waxing is just dried product that wasn’t wiped off.

Z-6 “should” take this off.
Further coats of Z-2 should make the shine deeper.

Shawn S

 

by streaks i mean there appear to be darker streak like areas where i applied the polis back and forth............i also went back and forth with the claybar....i hope this not from the claybar............i am going to wash it in the morning.....z6 it......and then z5 again this time in a circuilar motion and then back and forth................let it sit for 3 or 4 hours and the z6 again.......what do u think.........im thinking z2 on sunday...............one last question....i got z5 on part of the rubber trim around th sunroof and it is shiny.....is it safe to polish all the rubber trim.......thanks

 

That’s one way to end up with “swirleys”, especially on BLACK.

I try to avoid the rubber, but if you get “Z” on it, it won’t turn white like other wax products.

Shawn S

 

i only said circular and then back and forth because i just read that on zainobros website............whats the best method for this.........anyway to get the z5 off the rubber???