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Old 05-09-2006, 03:53 AM   #1
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Simple Green

I have been using Simple Green to clean my wheels. Works great. Also, works great to remove any bug guts on the front bumper or road-grease in random areas.

My question is, does Simple Green remove my wax? FYI, I am using Zaino on the car and Meguires Tech Wax NTX (?) on the wheels.

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Old 05-09-2006, 04:00 AM   #2
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i'm pretty sure the answer is yes
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Old 05-09-2006, 04:48 AM   #3
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Here is the response I received from Sal Zaino (within 30 minutes too...great Customer Service):


Simple Green is very harsh and can remove and dull Zaino..

For removal of stubborn bug guts, bird droppings, tar, grease, etc....

Try Wd-40. Spray a little on the bug guts. Let soak for about 40 seconds
and remove with a clean dry 100% cotton towel. Repeat if necessary. Then
rinse with water to remove any oil residue from the Wd-40. Do not do
this procedure in direct sunlight! Do not use any abrasive polish or compounds.
If you use a product that contains abrasives you will put swirls and fine
scratches
in your paint finish.

If the bug gits are still not coming off. You need to use Z-18 ClayBar.
If you need info on Z-18 ClayBar and its use. Check my web site

Some bug guts are very acidic and will eat right into the paint. If you
have a couple of coats of Zaino on your car. At least the bug guts will eat into
the Zaino first..


Thanks,

Bill

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Old 05-09-2006, 05:18 AM   #4
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Bill...

I've been using Collinite #845 Insulator Wax for years to remove bug guts and
tar from my vehicles. Collinite wax products are hard to find in stores (but can
be found on the internet). This insulator wax has zero abrasives and will not
remove any existing wax products from your car.

Actually, for shine and protection, I find Collinite #845 and Collinite #915 very
hard to beat.

Georg

p.s. I pick up my first Boxster today....a 2003 base gray/gray, certified, 2900 miles.
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:29 AM   #5
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Hi,

Agree Sal Zaino is a helluva guy, hope you have the chance to meet him in person sometime - he's a hoot! I've always said that the Zaino Brothers are the automotive equivalent of Ben & Jerry...

WD-40 will work and will flash off without hurting the paint. Personally, I prefer PrepSol and have not found it to adversely affect the finish...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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Hi,

Agree Sal Zaino is a helluva guy, hope you have the chance to meet him in person sometime - he's a hoot! I've always said that the Zaino Brothers are the automotive equivalent of Ben & Jerry...

WD-40 will work and will flash off without hurting the paint. Personally, I prefer PrepSol and have not found it to adversely affect the finish...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
OK, Jim, I may have you beat! I have not met Mr. Zaino, but I have met Ben Cohen from Ben & Jerry's! During a meeting with him, he actually presented a bar graph made out of Oreo cookies! One of his all-time favorite foods!!
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I met Grimace and the Hamburgler...top that one.
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