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Old 10-14-2002, 10:17 PM
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I am planning on Zaino'ing my car but won't have time to do so for a couple weeks. In the meantime I got caught in some rain and wanted to wash my car. Am I best off using Dawn like I see people reccomending for a Zaino pre-wash? Or should I use something else since I won't be doing the Zaino for a bit?
Old 10-14-2002, 10:28 PM
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Default Re: Car wash? (kluczenk)

Klu,

Dawn will remove old wax, crud and silicones. Use it for that purpose only. It's not meant to be used on a regular or semi-regular basis.

If you already have the Zaino car wash, use it! It's a great wash and I've talked to non-Zaino users (yes, there are some still out there) who love the Zaino car wash.

Otherwise, just use a regular car wash product until you're ready to do the Zaino polish treatment.

Hope this helps.

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Old 10-15-2002, 02:14 PM
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Default Re: Car wash? (kluczenk)

After you use Dawn as prep don't forget the claybar treatment. :yesnod:
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Default Re: Car wash? (74_LS-4)

When washing (either wish Zaino wash or another brand) what do most people use as a washing device (natural sponge, artificial sponge, towel, brush, wash mitt, etc)? I have always used natural sponges, but was curious what people used as I am quite the novice detailer.
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Default Re: Car wash? (kluczenk)

Sponges can scratch your car, use them on your wheels and tires but not the paint. Your better off using a cotton wash mitt, much less chance of scratching your finish. :)
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Any other suggestions on what to use to wash the car (material)?
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Cotton towel will work
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100% Cotton hand towel works great!! :flag :smash:

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