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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Polish not wax

If your car is clear coat there is no need for waxing, only polishing. Use Zaino with the acelerator.
Wash with Dawn dish soap to strip all old wax off.
Clay bar entire car
Completely dry car of all water and spots as Polish doesn't remove anything but only covers it with a protective coat so water rings left on will be sealed in if not removed previous to polishing.
Then use Zaino polish according to instructions. 3 coats should last a year.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Polish not wax

In actuality, Zaino is a sealant although it refers to itself as a "polish."

True polishes contain abrasives and/or cleaners.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Re: Polish not wax

You will need an lsp if you want to maintain the integrity of your paint finish, regardless of whether its a clearcoat or single stage paint. You do not necessarily have to use a carnauba wax to maintain it. There are several good brands of synthetic products (including Zaino) that will protect the finish and enhance its optical properties. As far as which one to use will be determined by your own preferences.

Clearcoats are more durable, IMO, than the typical single stage paints, but not protecting the clearcoat (beyond polishing) will leave you vunerable to less protection from uv rays, dirt, excessive chipping, and increased paint wear.

A lsp (wax or synthetic) is a must IMO for the lo(n)gevity of the paint.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Re: Polish not wax

Originally Posted by rgenzmer
If your car is clear coat there is no need for waxing, only polishing. Use Zaino with the acelerator.
Wash with Dawn dish soap to strip all old wax off.
Clay bar entire car
Completely dry car of all water and spots as Polish doesn't remove anything but only covers it with a protective coat so water rings left on will be sealed in if not removed previous to polishing.
Then use Zaino polish according to instructions. 3 coats should last a year.
I think you might be confused about some things buddy...
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Re: Polish not wax

Originally Posted by rgenzmer
If your car is clear coat there is no need for waxing, only polishing. Use Zaino with the acelerator.
Wash with Dawn dish soap to strip all old wax off.
Clay bar entire car
Completely dry car of all water and spots as Polish doesn't remove anything but only covers it with a protective coat so water rings left on will be sealed in if not removed previous to polishing.
Then use Zaino polish according to instructions. 3 coats should last a year.

K. you're a moron.

And clay will remove wax. No need to use dishwashing liquid on your car.
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Re: Polish not wax

Originally Posted by Cmr0z28

And clay will remove wax. No need to use dishwashing liquid on your car.
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