OK, so I pour some Z2-Pro into a little bottle, and add the proper number of drops before shaking and applying. How long is the leftover good for? Should I empty and clean the bottles or save the rest for next time?

 

I think the word from Zaino is once mixed, the Z2/Z5 plus few drops of ZFX is good only for 12 hours....I think

 

Yeah, unfortunately, you have to dump it and clean out the small bottle. It's only good for a short period, like 12 hours or so.

 

The problem I've been having is the ZFX dries out in the little bottle. I go to add a couple drops of the mysterious liquid ... and it's no longer liquid. Admittedly, it may have been 5 months since I last used it. It's still frustrating considering the price of the stuff.

I must admit, the results are very good even without it. Am I the only one experiencing this? Check your small bottles.

 

I have never had a problem with ZFX evaporating. Are you sure the cap was screwed on tight?

 

I haven't had the 'evaporating ZFX' problem either. I generally keep mine closed tightly in one of those mixing bottles that is also closed tightly. Double sealed for my protection!

 

I have a similar question..I used ZFX for the first time, and within 10 minutes of using it, I washed out the bottle, rinsing it over and over again with dish soap. But, after a good 10 minutes of that, there is a white film of wax still dried around the inside of the bottle. It is too small to get in there and physically wipe it clean which I think is the problem. So is this bottle unusable now?

 

After rinsing out the bottle with hot tap water and a miniscule amount of Dawn, I then put in an ounce or so of rubbing alcohol, shook it up, emptied it, and rinsed again with hot tap water. A week later, the bottle looked totally resuble, so I used it again. No noticeable difference from using a brand new bottle. Not on the car either.

If you want to, you can also use a sponge on a stick.

 

The old Z2 was easier to clean with just soap and water. The new stuff is more 'oily' and sticky. So, now I just use rubbing alcohol (which is cheap enough). I put som ein the bottle and shake vigorously and squirt it out. Doing this three times pretty much does it. Then air dry.

 

WOW what a great sunroof cover!! Is that custom printed, he asks?

 

Thanks. Aesthetic Creations did it at an install party. I had Art.com ship a Magritte poster to him, he made a few changes (S logo on the apple, and part of a spray painted grafitti MINI logo behind him on the wall) and printed it to perforated vinyl.

I am very pleased with it, though I've seen some things lately about the life expectancy of perforated vinyl that has given me some concerns. Mine is just a few weeks old, so looks new so far.

PS. Thanks all for the replies. Will rinse out the remainder with alcohol.

 

not to hijack the thread or anything but, i noticed your sunroof cover on a couple different spots and just cant stop thinking about the thomas crown affair sorry just gotta throw that out there

 

Yeah..mine is not in very good shape after a year and a half. Although it may have been from someone else polishing it too vigorously. I may replace mine next summer. I thought CF was still the only choice for perforated.