Does Zaino keep? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

agarbati · 06-25-2005, 11:27 PM

How long after you've mixed Z-5 or Z-2 with ZfX is it still useable? Can I leave the leftover mixture overnight and apply it in the morning? What happens if I do?

HRC · 06-26-2005, 03:00 PM

Nothing wrong with it, it keeps a while!

Danny

tima · 06-26-2005, 05:46 PM

The Zaino site sez: "For optimum results, use ZFX™ within 6 hours of mixing."

Re the more general question of lifespan, on the bimmerfest board there is a report of the ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive having a shelf life of ~ 18 months. (Search for a thread titled "Zaino Question".) The Zaino site says the vial of ZFX yields 16-20 oz of polish. I suppose it depends on how much polish you use in 18 months to gauge if the life span of the ZFX is shorter than that of the Z2.

I'm trying to decide whether to 'go Zaino' or stay with a more traditional carnuba approach. choices choices!

jetmechG550 · 06-29-2005, 01:18 AM

Mixed with ZFX it will most likely not keep overnight. It probably won't make 8 hours to be honest.

06-25-2005, 11:27 PM	#1
agarbati First Lieutenant Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 279 iTrader: (0)	Does Zaino keep? How long after you've mixed Z-5 or Z-2 with ZfX is it still useable? Can I leave the leftover mixture overnight and apply it in the morning? What happens if I do?

06-26-2005, 03:00 PM	#2
HRC Major General Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 7,231 iTrader: (6) View HRC's Garage	Nothing wrong with it, it keeps a while! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Knob/Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" Volk CE28Ns w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers

06-26-2005, 05:46 PM	#3
tima Custom User Title Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	The Zaino site sez: "For optimum results, use ZFX™ within 6 hours of mixing." Re the more general question of lifespan, on the bimmerfest board there is a report of the ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive having a shelf life of ~ 18 months. (Search for a thread titled "Zaino Question".) The Zaino site says the vial of ZFX yields 16-20 oz of polish. I suppose it depends on how much polish you use in 18 months to gauge if the life span of the ZFX is shorter than that of the Z2. I'm trying to decide whether to 'go Zaino' or stay with a more traditional carnuba approach. choices choices!

06-29-2005, 01:18 AM	#4
jetmechG550 Private First Class Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Mixed with ZFX it will most likely not keep overnight. It probably won't make 8 hours to be honest.