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Feb 1, 2006 | 02:55 PM

dmrodco

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ZAINO removal

If you needed to repair a car that has ZAINO on it how do you remove the ZAINO ?

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:02 PM

sweethence

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not for nothin

but what is a ZAINO????

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:09 PM

427basketcase

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I think "Wax and Grease Remover" available at paint supply stores would do the trick.

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:10 PM

1970 Dave

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sweethence

but what is a ZAINO????

Where have you been my son??????

There was a ZAINO post on here about every other day awhile back.

SEMPER FI--1970 Dave

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:11 PM

ksbunting

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Sweethence,
Zaino is a line of wax and cleaning products that many on this forum use. You can check it out at their web site www.zainostore.com
Kurt

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:19 PM

srs244

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Originally Posted by sweethence

but what is a ZAINO????

nothing other than a premier brand of car care products. the reason you are probably unaware of it is that they don't flood the market with advertising and have been known to refuse to sell to someone at their whim, lol!

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:21 PM

dmrodco

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so back on topic please what is the best way to remove it ? Will wax and grease remover do it ? has anyone tried that ? thanks

Feb 1, 2006 | 03:26 PM

~~70vert~~

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I think Dawn dishsoap will remove wax and/or the Z stuff.

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Feb 1, 2006 | 04:23 PM

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I agree with 70vert. Dawn will remove it. Probably most dishwashing detergents will work, but I know Dawn will do it.

Feb 1, 2006 | 04:32 PM

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BarryK

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if nothing else, use a claybar on the car and it will come off. Even a good quality POLISH (not wax) should remove it

Feb 1, 2006 | 05:44 PM

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IrishJoker

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Why are you removing Zaino? Don't like the results? The reason I ask is I have a box full of stuff from them -- their whole process I guess, I have not used it yet - because it takes so long to do - Now you are making me wonder if I should NOT use it.

Feb 1, 2006 | 05:46 PM

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71redskin

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to strip it of wax completely...wash with dawn or some other name brand dish soap. then use a clay bar....that'll do it

Feb 1, 2006 | 05:55 PM

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rihwoods

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 71redskin

to strip it of wax completely...wash with dawn or some other name brand dish soap. then use a clay bar....that'll do it

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:12 PM

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dmrodco

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Did you not read the initial post?? when doing body work and repain you need to remove all coatings so it wont hurt the new paint application.

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:13 PM

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dmrodco

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thanks to all for your help I thought I heard once that dawn would strip it off just wanted to make sure. I will be using ZAINO on my newley painted 75

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 70vert

I think Dawn dishsoap will remove wax and/or the Z stuff.

thats what i heard as well.. when your'e done, put a good coat of 3M wax on it and forget Zaino!

Feb 2, 2006 | 12:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmrodco

thanks to all for your help I thought I heard once that dawn would strip it off just wanted to make sure. I will be using ZAINO on my newley painted 75

It is not clear to me that Dawn will completely remove the old Zaino. They recommend washing your car with Dawn (until the dirt is gone.... dada) as the first step in the Zaino process, but it is a leap of faith to suggest that the Dawn will remove all old Zaino. I would call up Sal Zaino and ask him how best to remove the old stuff prior to body work, or repaint or whatever you are doing.

Feb 2, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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MYBAD79

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Re-painting and bodywork ??? if the sandpaper doesn't get the wax off then it must be really good stuff

Feb 2, 2006 | 03:24 AM

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WESCH

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Just the normal white spirit degreaser will remove it. You have to prep anyway with this or similar stuff before painting to remove all grease etc.
I had no problems redoing small areas like that and you can keep the Zaino removal area small.

Günther