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    Wax topper removal...

    Kind of as an aside to my last post (regarding a topper to sealants)...
    1.) I am curious to know if it is possible to remove just the wax topper and not hurt the sealant underneath in order to add more sealant?

    2.)As it is right now, I like being able to apply more layers of Zaino if desired after washing. If I top with a wax I assume I can just add wax whenever it gets diminished right (sealant layer still intact)?

    3.) Would it be possible to put down another layer of Zaino after 3-6 weeks since the wax may be gone by thenot should I go thru the whole Zaino process?

    Sorry if this sounds confusing just some questions, but if possible I really would like to ultimately:
    -prep (wash, clay, polish, etc..)
    -apply Z1 then a few layers of Z2
    -apply wax topper (something like natty`s or S100, etc)
    and be able to just QD and wash with the ability to add a new layer of wax every few weeks and not have to re-Zaino for 6 months or so....does that work? Thanks for the advice and patience with this wordy post!

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    I understand what you`re asking. I just don`t know if it`s possible. Using something to remove the topper (Dawn, polish, clay, Prepsol) would probably cut into the Zaino. How much, I don`t know. I personally would assume that anything that you use to remove the topper would remove some or all of the Zaino.

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    Dawn will remove the topper if its a carnuba and leave the Zaino .. Clay will degrade the Zaino and polish and prepsol will both take the Zaino too.

    QDs lasts a very short time and most carnubas especially S100 have a short life.

    Dawn will not remove Zaino.

    Before you can add more Zaino you will have to remove all waxes and oils.
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    During the hot summer months you`re wax isn`t lasting very long anyway. A Z7 wash should do it. Spray the panel down with Z6 and you should be fine. BTW - I and others here have gotten great results with Zaino without following the Z ritual. I`ve used it directly over various other products such as Glare and EX and i`ve also used it without Z1 or ZFX and it always worked great. Just make sure your surface is clean and apply it super-thin and you`ll be cool.

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    I don`t see how Dawn will NOT remove Z....
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    Originally posted by Nickc0844
    I don`t see how Dawn will NOT remove Z....
    :dunno Couple years ago I emailed Sal a few questions, and one of his responses included that a Dawn wash will not remove Zaino...

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    There is also the question of how much wax that Dawn will actually strip in one use. It`s harsh, but s it that harsh to cut through everything?
    "The trouble is that you think you have time." - Jack Kornfeld

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    Hell with it .. the right answer is no good .. use bleach ..
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    Originally posted by perry
    :dunno Couple years ago I emailed Sal a few questions, and one of his responses included that a Dawn wash will not remove Zaino...
    I read that as well ,Dawn or dish washing liquid wont remove zaino:dunno
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