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This weekend looks like a good time to finally get my little detail project out of the way.



I currently have one coat of Klasse AIO, 3 coats of Klasse SG, and 3 coats between Pinnacle Souvean, Pinnacle Paste Glaz, and One Grand Blitz Wax. I use EF Clear Pearl for my quick detailer. I had purchased the Zaino system a little while back and finally wanted to give it a shot. Any suggestions/opinions? prep work? How do I take off the Klasse? I know with the wax blue liquid Dawn will do it.



Thanks.
 
JASON!!!!I think its time for you to re-post that long list of instructions once again..

Eh, never mind.. ill do it..

Yes.. Dawn will remove any old wax.. and as for Klasse, im pretty sure a cleaner such as PPCL (pinnacle Paint Cleaning Lotion) will remove the Klasse.. i know it did on mine.


As per Jason's previous post:

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For the exterior on a fairly new car I,
1. Wash with Meguiars Gold Class shampoo
2. Clay (Mother's/Clay Magic)
3. Polish with a 3M polish (Finesse It II Finishing Material) or one of Automotive International's ( www.autoint.com ) polishes (Clear Coat Compound.) This is done with a Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher with the DM-KIT from CMA (www.properautocare.com)
4. After the surface is nice and preped, I use the Klasse sealants ( www.properautocare.com ) Klasse All-In-One (AIO) is a cleaner/polish/sealant in one. I use this as a base layer for multiple coats of Klasse Sealant Glaze (SG.) A very good $40 investment for both of these.
5. I then might choose to put a carnuba wax on top of the Klasse if I am looking for a carnauba shine (wetter, deeper, muted shine.) I prefer either Pinnacle souveran or One Grand Blitz, both are great waxes.
6. For wheels and tires(wheel wells too) I like to clean them with Eimann Fabrik Hi-Intensity cleaner. I put Klasse on the wheels to make them easier to clean and protect them. For the tires it depends on what I am looking for and the car I'm detailing. For a low gloss try 303 protectant or Zaino Z16 ( www.zainobros.com), for a medium gloss Lexol Vinylex works well, for a high gloss Turtle Wax 2001 Tire gel works nicely.
7. For glass I like to use Eimann Fabrik's Clear Vision, polish Zaino's Z12.
8. For hard smooth plastic trim Klasse AIO cleans and shines them nicely.
9. If you have chrome or polishable metal, I like Blue Magic's cream metal polish.

Interior
1. Vacuum (get all places, move the seats to get under them, basically the whole interior with carpetting.)
2. I like to use Automotive International's All Purpose cleaner for the carpets along with a carpet scrub brush, then vacuum with a wet/dry vac.
3. Clean the vinyl with a vinyl cleaner like Meguiars #39.
4. Dress the vinyl/plastic with a quality water bassed dressing, 303 works well.
5. The instrument panel can be polished along with window tint with Plexus (us Microfiber towels to minimize lint and marring.)
6. If you have leather, they are most likely clear coated, to clean Eagle One makes a good leather cleaner, follow up with Eagloe One's conditioner or 303.
7. You may want to protect the carpets with 3M or 303's carpet protecting spray.

Remember quality tools make the job easier. Get 100% cotton towels or go with Microfiber towels, I have both ebcause I like Microfibers for the interior and buffing polishes and sealants. i still love to remove wax with a 100% cotton towel (Charismas) and get the dirty areas with cheaper terry towels (found at local auto part stores.) Get some 100% cotton chenille wash mitts to minimize swirling when you wash.

Also run a search function, read previous posts, and read the Detialing Tips and Tricks by David B/contributers. Details/Details/Details at www.autopia-carport.com

Hope I got everything,
Jason

EDIT: I frogot about the engine. I am still afraid of spraying anything into the engine compartment. So I use an old microfiber towel with some water and wipe down where I can reach and follow up dressing the rubber hoses with Meguiars #40 or vinylex. [/b]</blockquote>
 
Hello PathfinderGuy,



Thank you for your post. Tell Jason I said thanks also. But what if I already have Klasse on but want to take it off. Read the post but it is for a new application of Klasse but I'm trying to remove it to prep for Zaino? I'm sorry did I misread your post. Please let me know. Thanks.
 
Removing Klasse.

The ABC system from www.autoint.com will strip everything from the paint making it nice and clean.

I read that Don removed Klasse from his car with rubbing alcohol (70/30) but it took him several applications to totally remove the Klasse.

Or you can try a paint cleaner like P21S or Pinnacle PCL, maybe HD Cleanse.

Then dawn wash, Z6 or Z-7 wash, then Zaino away.

Jason
 
Hello Jason,



Thank you for your post. I'll try it out this weekend. I don't have paint cleaners you mentioned like P21S or Pinnacle PCL, or HD Cleanse. Anything else you would recommend that I could buy from a local auto parts store. 3M? Thanks.
 
I believe the traditional Z way to prep the car would be clay. Any abrasive compound such as SMR or would also remove Klasse. I don't think bullets will do it though, after all it is Klasse :D



I think a 50/50 water rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol solution will strip the sealant as well. Some dilute EFHI will do it also.



Good luck and make sure you write a review for us (including pictures if you can) :)
 
3M....3M SMR will remove Klasse, just be sure to wash with Dawn after use to remove all oils.



Meguiars, Meguiars Medallion Paint Cleaner will work, or one of the hand polishes in their body shop line, hand polish.



What else removes sealants, lighter fluid, nah don't try that. distilled white Vinegar, maybe? nah I'll just stop there.



Jason
 
I finally completed my little detail project.



Here are the steps below.



1. Wash car Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo

2. Used 3M SMR to clean paint.

3. Wash car with Dawn

4. Applied Zaino Z1

5. After Z1 hazed over, I applied Z2 directly on top of Z1.

6. after about an hour buffed off Z2 with MF towel



Looking good now. Plan to add another layer of Z2 today or tomorrow.



Thanks to all who contributed.
 
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