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      09-26-2005, 06:03 AM   #1
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Zaino + coin operated power washer.

Was wondering if the soap used in coin operated car washes (not the brush) can "dissolve" zaino polish?
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      09-28-2005, 10:34 AM   #2
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Will it remove it all no, but it will most likely lessen the durability of the wax. Personally I wouldnt do it. There is no way to know what they are using either, you would have to ask the owners.

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      09-28-2005, 12:22 PM   #3
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generally, coin-op car washes should be avoided, but if you don't have access to anything else, here's what to do:

1. rinse the car down from top to bottom (saving the wheels and wheel wells for last) *without* the high-pressure trigger depressed.

2. drop a capful or two of zaino car wash in a bucket that you fill with warm water from the wand; wash the car by hand with a microfiber-covered sponge being on the lookout for debris of any size that may have been kicked up by the rinse process above.

3. rinse the car in the same way as the first step.

4. dry the car with 2 microfiber towels (from www.pakshak.com or www.waynestowels.com).

5. pull the car out of the bay and, if you have the time, continue with with an interior dusting, wipedown, vacuum, and glass cleaning.

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