indy300

I just put a coat of Z5 (with ZFX) on my navy blue C5. I read to put it on very thin. So, I used about 1/2 ounce (1/4 of the ZFX bottle) to do the whole car. Is that about right? How much do you use to do a coat on a vette?

thanks for your input!

Grzldvt

I would consider that to still be just a touch thick, BUT the first coat might take that much depending on surface prep.
By surface prep, I mean, doinig a wash with Z-7 or spraying Z-6 on the clayed surface before applying the polish. I found that process seems to help spread it a little better.

Your second coat should use less, and the third less than the second. I can do 3 coats on my C5 with just under 1/2 oz.

Bob Ward

When you put it on as thin as recommended, you cannot see anything on the car. So how do you know that you are really getting any of the product on the car?

I used 1.5 oz for 2 coats of Z-2 and could still barely see anything going on the car. That is why I kept putting another dab of polish on the applicator, so I could se some haze when I wiped it across the car.

I am still puzzled as to how you can tell whether you are getting enough product on the car.

Bob

LS WON

5 drops of the ZFX.

Z0SLIK

indy300

Thats what I did. I was talking about 1/4 of the 2oz clear bottles.

indy300

C5corvetteman

1/2 oz of Z5 and 2 - 3 drops of ZFX when used.

LS WON

Then 4-5 drops of ZFX to every ounce this is in the instructions. Some members here probably can get alot more than 2 coats on as everyone puts it on differently in quantity.

ZaneO

With a Corvette you should shoot for 3 full coats with 1 oz. of product

indy300

I'm sorry to mislead, I left out some vital info. I put 1 oz. of Z5 into the mixing bottle. Then added 4 drops of ZFX. I ended up using half of the mix during my 1 coat (ran out of time). Therefore, one coat used 1/2 oz of the mix.

My intended question is: How many ounces of Z5/Z2 will do one coat on a C5? In my case, I used 1/2 ounce per coat.

Thanks for replying

JJU

Let me start out by saying that you should treat Z-2 Pro and Z-5 like it cost $1,000 an ounce. Apply it THIN THIN THIN

1/4 oz. (quarter of an once) will do one coat on a C5. If you use the rule of thumb of one drop of ZFX per 1/4 once of Z-2/Z-5. you won't be using anymore than you have to. Believe it or not, this is repeatable. I teach all of my customer to apply it this thin.

Another trick is to only apply the dime sized drop to half the size of the applicator. (Remember to swirl it in to the applicator with your finger BEFORE you touch the surface of the paint) Grab the applicator so that only the half with the Z-2/Z-5 touches the surface of the car. Use a straight line motion when you can as opposed to a swirling motion.

If the reason you are putting in on thicker is that you can't see where the surface has "hazed", make sure that the polish is completely dry (using the touch test). If it's not dry you'll see the surface as being cloudy when you wipe off the residue.

You all work hard for your money. I'd rather see you spend it on yourself as a satisfied customer than give it to me more often than you need to.

Bob Ward

JJU,

The problem that I have is after 1 or 2 passes with a dime size dab on the applicator, you can no longer see that anything is being applied to the paint. So at that point, you are asking yourself if you are wasting your time moving the pad across the paint, when there appears to be nothing coming off the pad and onto the paint.

How do you know when it is time to add more Zaino to the applicator?

Bob

Sixgun95

Good question!

HeyVern

ZaneO

I usually just make an "X" with product.

I put more Zaino on the applicator every couple of panels.

LS WON

Using 1 ounce? 4 coats to 1 ounce?

JJU

(I don't know if you are or not so) If you are starting out with a dry applicator, try placing some water or, better yet, Z-6 on the applicator before putting the Z-2/Z-5 on the applicator. The applicator must stay moist. Don't overdue it, however. Initially the pad will tend to soak up more of the Z-2/Z-5. You may have to apply the dime-sized drop more frequently initially (possible 2 passes). Eventually the applicator will start to "give it back". You'll find that you won't even need a dime-sized drop to spread the polish over the same area.

If you plan on putting on more than one coat on the car, place the applicator in a plastic container or plastic bag to keep it moist while you are waiting for the previous coat to dry and you remove the residue. Re-apply Z-6 spray on the pad before starting on the next coat.

Make sure you apply Zaino in good light so that you can see the application haze. White is very difficult to see in any light. (You have to look at an angle with the naked eye or, as I recently discovered, use polorized sun glasses.) Black or Red is the easiest.

If you can't see the haze, touch the applicator with a dry finger to feel if the pad is dry. Re-apply Z-6 spray if it doesn't feel moist before applying more polish.

I hope this gives you additional techniques to try. I wish I could show you in person.

JJU

YES!

LS WON

Wait a minute I'm only getting 2 coats to an ounce