forsaken

sorry for reviving this thread but just had to ask. U don't need zfx after the first application ? i thought thats suppose to be the hardener ?

flitcroft

^ Yes, that's correct. ZFX just speeds up the chemical mixing step.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/mercha...gory_Code=Zaino

forsaken

yah, but the Z2 or Z5 won't work without ZFX right? U need to have the ZFX or Z1 .. right?

flitcroft

They'll work great but ZFX gives you a little more margin for error and makes it cure faster. The mashocist Zaino purists that leave the Z2 on overnight usually do not use ZFX. It's splitting hairs though. Zaino looks great once you get it on. I doubt anyone could tell the difference in double-blind testing which application used what to get the Zaino shine. (Carnaubas on the other hand seem to have more personality in that regard -- sort of like analog [wax] vs. digital [synthetic], if you will).

mntony

As they explain it, you need to use Z1 the first time or use ZFX. After that, Z2 or Z5 alone are fine. I use ZFX the first coat of the season (when not much if any survived winter). After that, I've gone to just using Z2 alone. Works fine and has been drying for me in under an hour.

YMMV.
Tony