Hello guys and gals. This is one of my first posts here... I've just been lurking because I don't (yet) own an S2000.

Anyway, the reason I'm posting right now is that nice weather is just around the corner for us I've noticed that at least 90% of the users on this board use Zaino. I've done my research and this summer, I'm definately going Zaino.

I plan to buy for 3 vehicles:

2002 Honda Civic Sedan (Black) - the paint is still good on it, still smooth, just some minor swirls

1999 GMC Sierra (Black)- paint is still in good shape, a little rough, and some minor swirls

1997 Honda Civic Coupe (Clover Green) - this vehicle was bought used. It seems as though the previous owner washed it, but never waxed it. The surface is very rough, heavily swirled, and is showing signs of fading, but I believe it can still be saved.

I plan to claybar all of them (I will be using Mother's Claybar), and I have a tonne of 100% cotton towels.

But my question is, will a single order of Z1, Z2, Z5, Z6, Z7, ZFX be adequate for all three vehicles? I plan to do multiple coats of Z2, will it suffice?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

 

You may want to buy a more aggressive polish than the Z5 if the Civic is really bad. Zymol HD-Cleanse or the P21s Paintwork Cleanser and/or Finish Restorer would be a smart step after claybarring, IMHO.

And between the Z5 and Z2 you should be set. Z1 is unnecessary if you're using ZFX. Z6 and Z7 will last for a LOOOONNNNGGGGG time.

 

agree with vrm vrm-
i would probably also use something like 3m swirl remover on the older car after cleaning the paint.

 

I agree as well except for I go through Z7 faster than everything else.

I use Z1 and only use it after every 10 layers of Z2/Z5 so it lasts a long time.

 

Little off topic, but if you don't own an S2000, how does your screen name have "owner" next to it?

 

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll use them once the time comes .

I don't know how to remove that. I looked under my profile, but I can't remove it.

 

Don't be surprised when you see the size of the ZFX (it is smaller than a bottle of expensive perfume. But you only use a few drops (and they are small) at a time.

I mixed 1 ounce of Z2 with 4 drops of ZFX and was able to give my wifes Accord 3 full coats. The same amount did just over 2 on my CRV.

 

I have always guesstemated, but how does everyone else measure an ounce of Z2 or Z5 into the clear plastic bottles?

 

well the polish (z2?) and swirl remover (z5?) comes in 8 oz plastic bottles. So when I mix the zFX I use a quarter of the plastic bottle per unit of mixing.

 

OK, thats pretty much how I was doing it. thanks