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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Removing 4 coats of Z2

What is the best and safest way to remove 4 fresh coats of Z2 on a small area? Will claying remove it adequatley? Last weekend I finished putting 4 coats of Zaino on but today a friggin truck kicked up a stone and put a few chips on the hood (aaaargh...I was swearing my head off while I passed him - he probably had no idea why!)

I am assuming that I have to remove all the zaino on the surrounding area before touching-up the chips.
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Pick up some wax and grease remover like Ditzo (sp?) or 3M. It will strip away the wax and leave you with a paintable surface. Be sure to use it before AND after you rough the surface.
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I am unsure whther that would work as Zaino is not oil-based like a canuba wax.
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I am unsure whther that would work as Zaino is not oil-based like a canuba wax.
just use rubbing alcohol.
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Would just washing it with Dawn work?
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Would just washing it with Dawn work?
No... Just use rubbing alcohol.
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