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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Quick Question About Zaino

Out of all the Zaino threads I have read, none of them have seemed to clue me in on this slight detail.

Situation: Zaino'd my car about 3 weeks ago and it's a bit dusty now. I'd like to add another coat of Zaino without having to remove the original layer.

Question: How can I remove the dust from the car without harming the first layer of Zaino? Will Dawn remove the polish?

Thanks to anyone who can help.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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Just wash the car. It's not easy to remove the Zaino. You won't hurt it by washing it.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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Don't wash it with dawn or any other dishwashing soap. They are all too strong. Use a very mild detergent made for cars. I bought the zaino kit and use that wash when I wash by hand.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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Can't you use the Z7?
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Old May 7, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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Sure! you can use the Z7 spray to clean off the dust and apply another coat of Z2.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Z7 is the car wash. Z6 is the spray for between waxings.

I'd be hesitant about using the spray to wash the car for fear of scratching the finish with any particles on the surface.

Just do a quick wash with Z7. Or, use one of those Swiffer dusters if all that's on the surface is truly dust.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by fredraction
I'd be hesitant about using the spray to wash the car for fear of scratching the finish with any particles on the surface.
I've only used the spray immediately after applying a layer of zaino, immediately after washing the car, or only if there is a limited amount of dust (not dirt). There's a thread here of a salesman who used a spray bottle and chomois (sp) to really scratch up a new 8. IIRC the stealership ended up delivering another new 8 to the club member. It's an interesting story well worth the search effort to locate.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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1. Use california car duster to get the dirt off.
2. Use damp microfibre towel for a quick wipe. Do not apply too much pressure.
3. Use Z-6 spray to give it a beautiful shine


Last edited by Maximus; May 8, 2004 at 10:11 PM.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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I'd most probably wash it with the Z7, dry the car, put a Z2 or Z5 layer and then the Z6.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Read zainos remarks concerning Z6 spray. They highly recommend it for the safe removal of waterspots, fingerprints and light soil. This means dust and it will not scratch! I would say if your car was relatively clean save for some dust, it would be easier to use the spray rather than go through with washing and drying, plus you will likely use the spray after all this as well.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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i'd go with maximus, if you really want to avoid washing the car.

however, if you can spend 15-30 mins...i'd wash the car.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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I can vouch for both the California Car Duster and Zaino Z6. I would use them in that order. I was skeptical about the Duster until I tried it -- it's like magic. One caveat for each product, though. The Duster is treated with paraffin, which can melt in very high temperatures -- they recommend not using it on a hot hood, for example. As for Z6, I've noticed some minor streaking when I've used it in direct sunlight.
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