Jesstzn
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Any of you used it with a PC ? I am assuming it and a Dawn wash will remove a Klasse SG / M16 combo.
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Accumulator
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Jesstzn- Yeah, I use it via PC (far more often than by hand).
One thing though- I find it hard to predict just how well it'll clean, despite its abrasive content. Using it after M205 (even after I'd IPA'ed it...this was before I learned my lesson about how to strip M205 oils) resulted in a *terrible* mess that was an incredible PIA to sort out. SO, I'd sure do a test spot before assuming "hey, it'll take that SG/M16 combo right off..." the way one might expect.
And I sure would'nt expect Dawn to strip it off either.
Eh, I'd wash it with something like ValuGard's "A", and even with that stuff I'd let it dwell for a good long time. Or use something like PrepWash/Eraser/etc.
One thing though- I find it hard to predict just how well it'll clean, despite its abrasive content. Using it after M205 (even after I'd IPA'ed it...this was before I learned my lesson about how to strip M205 oils) resulted in a *terrible* mess that was an incredible PIA to sort out. SO, I'd sure do a test spot before assuming "hey, it'll take that SG/M16 combo right off..." the way one might expect.
And I sure would'nt expect Dawn to strip it off either.
Eh, I'd wash it with something like ValuGard's "A", and even with that stuff I'd let it dwell for a good long time. Or use something like PrepWash/Eraser/etc.
Jesstzn
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If it doesnt strip it I'll do a pass with optimum polish.
wannafbody
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I wouldn't rely on ZAIO to remove polishing oils. Do a IPA wipedown first.
Jesstzn
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Thats a given ... Do it with everything
Accumulator
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I'd do more than IPA prior to ZAIO, that's the approach that failed so miserably for me. I know, I'm a broken record on this subject but I'd hate for anybody else to have the mess I had...so close to the final LSPing too!
Jesstzn
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Thats funny... All the time I been using Optimum polishes all I have ever needed to remove any leftovers prior the LSP is a 50/50 IPA wipe. You must have other factors going on.
Accumulator
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Jesstzn- Ah, you're using Optimum polishes, that explains our differing experiences! My "other factors" are that I was using M205 :lol:
Jesstzn
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I gave up on 105/205 a long time ago.
Jesstzn
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Got the first steps done. Went out at 8 this am, washed & dried her, no claying needed as it was just done a month ago. Polished with a orange pad on the PC using Optimum Polish to remove the wax and sealant that I applied in the last month. Then a wipe down with a 50/50 mix of IPA and dist. water. Next step was to polish it out again using the PC , orange pad and the Zaino Z-AIO to prep the surface. Last I did one layer of Z2 Show Car (Polish).
E.T. Was 3.5 hours then the wind came up and blew dust all over it.
Objective is +\- 3 to 4 layers. Using the ZFX I can do layers back to back, but thats for my next sunny day off.
Pix to follow when done.
E.T. Was 3.5 hours then the wind came up and blew dust all over it.
Objective is +\- 3 to 4 layers. Using the ZFX I can do layers back to back, but thats for my next sunny day off.
Pix to follow when done.
Accumulator
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Jesstzn- Sounds like you're making good, and quick, progress!
So the orange pads you used were OK with regard to leaving a good final finish?
So the orange pads you used were OK with regard to leaving a good final finish?
Jesstzn
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Yes very much so .. with the polish I used them on 5 on GG PC and with very light pressure . The Z-AIO I used them on speed 3 .. same light pressure.
Accumulator
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Hyh, OK...I myself use ZAIO with *Griot's* orange pads, which are sorta like the LC Hydrotech Tangerine ones. Sounds like we both go a bit aggressive with regard to pad choice with ZAIO...hey, as long as it finishes out OK!