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My first experiment wasn't too well received on some forums. So I decided to try it out again with all the "proper" Zaino steps.
Zaino replaced my solid vial of ZFX which prevented me from using it last time, and I also ordered up some ZPC to try out. So I decided to redo my hood experiment. Today I cleaned the hood of the Nissan. Then I polished it with ZPC via Cyclo with polishing pads. I wiped it off, taped the hood down the middle, and went to it.
This time I reversed sides. I put #16 on the driver's half of the hood. It went on easy enough, didn't even have to put the applicator in the tin more than once.
I mixed up one drop of ZFX with a little less than 1/4 of an ounce of Z2 Pro. Then I shook it up and applied it to the other side of the hood. This also illustrates one of the things I dislike about ZFX. There was more product wasted stuck on the side of the sample bottle than there was used on the paint.
I let both sides sit for about 10 minutes before buffing them off. They both came off nice and easy, and both sides feel nice and smooth. I wouldn't know there was a different product on each half.
I decided against doing multiple coats of Z2 Pro. We'll see how they hold up against the elements.
As an aside, the ZPC is nice. It was very easy to use, spread really well, and buffed off easily. The only thing I can't speak to is it's defect correction ability. The Nissan's paint didn't look different before or after in terms of minor scratches and such. But it helped the dull look of the paint, as does just about anything applied to it. I will say, though the bottle says it leaves no "fillers or oils" behind, it certainly seems to leave something behind. The paint is left feeling rather smooth. I debated wiping a side down with some 50/50 water/alcohol but decided not to mess with the experiment. I suspect it would remove that smooth feeling, though. I'll try that some other time. I definitely want to try the ZPC out on the Corvette.
Zaino replaced my solid vial of ZFX which prevented me from using it last time, and I also ordered up some ZPC to try out. So I decided to redo my hood experiment. Today I cleaned the hood of the Nissan. Then I polished it with ZPC via Cyclo with polishing pads. I wiped it off, taped the hood down the middle, and went to it.
This time I reversed sides. I put #16 on the driver's half of the hood. It went on easy enough, didn't even have to put the applicator in the tin more than once.
I mixed up one drop of ZFX with a little less than 1/4 of an ounce of Z2 Pro. Then I shook it up and applied it to the other side of the hood. This also illustrates one of the things I dislike about ZFX. There was more product wasted stuck on the side of the sample bottle than there was used on the paint.
I let both sides sit for about 10 minutes before buffing them off. They both came off nice and easy, and both sides feel nice and smooth. I wouldn't know there was a different product on each half.
I decided against doing multiple coats of Z2 Pro. We'll see how they hold up against the elements.
As an aside, the ZPC is nice. It was very easy to use, spread really well, and buffed off easily. The only thing I can't speak to is it's defect correction ability. The Nissan's paint didn't look different before or after in terms of minor scratches and such. But it helped the dull look of the paint, as does just about anything applied to it. I will say, though the bottle says it leaves no "fillers or oils" behind, it certainly seems to leave something behind. The paint is left feeling rather smooth. I debated wiping a side down with some 50/50 water/alcohol but decided not to mess with the experiment. I suspect it would remove that smooth feeling, though. I'll try that some other time. I definitely want to try the ZPC out on the Corvette.
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