best way to apply zaino conditioner..

tjnptel1 · 11-02-2008, 09:06 AM

i conditioned the seats this weekend with zaino conditioner however the application pad i used (supplied by zaino, came in the same box) left behind a lot of lint and soaked up too much of the conditioner. What is the right applicator/ method to apply conditioner?

ibimmer954 · 11-02-2008, 06:22 PM

I use a microfiber cloth dedicated for that purpose. It's a relatively thick cloth that works well and doesn't absorb too much of it.

LOW2000 · 11-03-2008, 09:06 AM

I did Z9/Z10 for the first time this weekend on the G35S and just used 2 cheap microfiber covered foam applicator pads, one to clean, and one to condition. I washed them before their first use and they left no lint behind whatsoever.

Icedog_16 · 11-03-2008, 09:08 AM

I haven't used the Zaino stuff, but I've always used my bare hands when applying conditioner. Let it penetrate, and then buff with a soft cloth.

DPritchett · 11-03-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Icedog_16

I haven't used the Zaino stuff, but I've always used my bare hands when applying conditioner. Let it penetrate, and then buff with a soft cloth.

with the Z9, I use a small brush to scrub.

Z10 - I also rub it in with my hands .. no buffing reqd.

choopy · 11-03-2008, 09:15 PM

I've rubbed it in with my hands too, only wearing a vinyl glove, but i think it gives you a better feel of where the conditioner is being applied, IMO

tjnptel1 · 11-05-2008, 04:56 PM

and then you just let it sit and not buff it out right?

LOLrance · 11-05-2008, 05:06 PM

i used to do it by hand, but by the time i was done, my hands would smell like zaino for the next few days. I mean i love the smell of Z10, but it would just be weird trying to eat a bag of chips but everytime you put a chip to your mouth it'd smell like leather.

Now i just use a regular foam applicator pad. Works well since it spreads evenly and also doesn't soak up a lot of the product like a microfiber towel would.

choopy · 11-05-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

and then you just let it sit and not buff it out right?

yup, just make sure that it's not overloaded in any areas. Wipe down only!

Daya · 11-11-2008, 03:03 PM

Z9 - soft bristle tooth brush, wipe down with MF towel

Z10 - use bare hands, let dry overnight

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