ynkssws6

iTrader: (1)

Just a quick couple of questions....I'm gunna use Zaino for the first time on my bird and I was wondering should I really use Dawn before putting on my first application? Or is this just a waste of time? Or will the Zaino not work over the wax that's already on there?

Fuzzy

I've always heard the best results come from cleaning the existing wax off the car before using Zaino. So yeah, use Dawn to get rid of it before you start.

Viper

iTrader: (6)

And DO NOT rinse off the dawn when your done; clay bar with it on the car.

Tailwind

That crap will dry out before you're done claying the car. Rinse it off, mix some car wash with water in a spray bottle, and use that as the lube for the clay bar.

C5HellRod

Wash the car REAL good with blue dawn (from Sal's mouth) as you would usually wash it. Mix some of the Zaino wash with water as a lubricant (the right ratio should be in the directions) in a spray bottle and soak where ever you're gonna use the claybar. Makes a big difference.

FatZ28

iTrader: (1)

So Im guessing just using Dawn every once in awhile wont hurt the clear coat?

ynkssws6

iTrader: (1)

Nope.

My car only has 9000 miles on it with no swirl marks, bug guts, or road tar....do you still think i should clay? And even if I don't clay should I re-wash the with regular soap before applying the zaino?

MattZ28

iTrader: (4)

You'd be surprised how much crap is on there. I usually clay every 3-4 months. Wash with dawn, clay, wash with Z7, then get to work on the Zaino

tuffluck

iTrader: (4)

i don't think the clay is necessary that often. if you wax your car often, you can tell if there is stuff on your car or not when you feel the body after you wax. if it's smooth, there's no reason to clay. the back bumper above the license plate (the part parallel to the ground) gets more **** on it than anything. i think that should be clayed about once every 4 months. your car could get it once, maybe twice a year.

Kevin V 2002 SS

Using the Dawn the first time is all it is ever used to remove the old wax. After applying Zaino there is no reason to ever use it again. Zaino literally bonds to the paint, that is the reason to get the surface completely clean.

Clay the first time and only as needed after that. If an area feels a little rough, clay it.