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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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I am going to a car show about 50 miles away. The car has several coats of Zaino on it. What do I clean the car up with when I arrive? It will be sunny and hot (mid 80's). I have some Z8 and some Z6, are they allright to use on a hot car? Thanks for your help
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I have a bottle of Z6 diluted 70/30 with distilled water for instances I think it might streak (ie. hot temps).

How dirty do you anticipate the car being when you get there? Have you considered covering the front end with a bra or painter's tape?

It's probably a good idea to take QD, glass cleaner, tire dressing, lint roller, lots of towels, etc.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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I would do Z8 the night before and then Z6 per Zane when you arrive if needed. If you can find some shade for a while and the paint is cool, then another Z8 might not hurt.
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Yeah, the above list would probably be a good minimum. You might take some distilled water to deal with any possible streaking.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
I have a bottle of Z6 diluted 70/30 with distilled water for instances I think it might streak (ie. hot temps).

How dirty do you anticipate the car being when you get there? Have you considered covering the front end with a bra or painter's tape?

It's probably a good idea to take QD, glass cleaner, tire dressing, lint roller, lots of towels, etc.
Not really dirty, but dusty.
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