Zaino after Menzerna?

[rob621]

I plan on polishing with Menzerna and then hand waxing with Zaino. Zaino suggests washing the car with Dawn dish detergent to get rid of any prior coats. Is this necessary/still suggested after polishing with Menzerna?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[Street Dreams]

I plan on polishing with Menzerna and then hand waxing with Zaino. Zaino suggests washing the car with Dawn dish detergent to get rid of any prior coats. Is this necessary/still suggested after polishing with Menzerna?

Thanks,
Rob

If the car is clean after polishing with minimal dust you can bypass re-washing it by wiping it down with IPA.

Mix 91% isopropyl alcohol with distilled water about 50/50 and give 2-3 wipedowns to make sure the finish is stripped clean for your wax/zaino.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Dave's spot on. Zaino should be applied to a perfectly 'clean' surface for maximum durability. Wiping the surface with diluted IPA or CarPro Eraser (my preference) will clean any residual polishing oils from the paint and ensure a you get the most from your Zaino.

 

[Old Pirate]

If the car is clean after polishing with minimal dust you can bypass re-washing it by wiping it down with IPA.

Mix 91% isopropyl alcohol with distilled water about 50/50 and give 2-3 wipedowns to make sure the finish is stripped clean for your wax/zaino.

Dave's spot on. Zaino should be applied to a perfectly 'clean' surface for maximum durability. Wiping the surface with diluted IPA or CarPro Eraser (my preference) will clean any residual polishing oils from the paint and ensure a you get the most from your Zaino.

Yes I agreed 100% here.

 

[opie_7afe]

agreed as well, but what i have found out that works better then just diluted ipa is a 12.5% dilution of ipa mixed with some meguiars rinse free express wash at about 100:1 dilution and makes the ipa not evaporate as quickly, gives more lubricity to prevent surface marring and helps get rid of the oils due to cleaning ability of the RFEW by itself. and it works out cheaper then eraser...the megs product is chosen as it leaves nothing behind.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

agreed as well, but what i have found out that works better then just diluted ipa is a 12.5% dilution of ipa mixed with some meguiars rinse free express wash at about 100:1 dilution and makes the ipa not evaporate as quickly, gives more lubricity to prevent surface marring and helps get rid of the oils due to cleaning ability of the RFEW by itself. and it works out cheaper then eraser...the megs product is chosen as it leaves nothing behind.

Nice suggestion!

 

[imported_porta]

When I will seal a car after Menzerna, who is my go to polishes, I always give it a thoroughly IPA wipedown. And finaly, when using coatings, I use a degreaser to remove all the traces of wax, silicones and etc. Spray it on and remove with microfiber towel. If the car is very dirty, ie compound and polish splatter all over the car, lints of wool and etc, I always foam the car it with a alkalie degreaser trough a foam lance. And then a degreaser/silicone remover wipe down after the car is dried.

 

[sprocketser]

If the car is clean after polishing with minimal dust you can bypass re-washing it by wiping it down with IPA.

Mix 91% isopropyl alcohol with distilled water about 50/50 and give 2-3 wipedowns to make sure the finish is stripped clean for your wax/zaino.

Thanx for the tip in there .