Well, I've had a change of heart regarding car shampoo.
My first instinct was to find the cheapest stuff that would do the job effectively. Now I'm convinced that the cheapest generic dishwashing liquid will work as well as the most expensive stuff you can buy. Sorry Wul, I can't accept your chemistristic explanation: Whatever salt there might be in the cleanser gets rinsed off; and it's not melting wax at issue, it's dissolving.
BUT -- Having a MINI is not only about getting the job done, it's about enjoying the ride! The esthetics of the experience is as important as ending up with a clean car. (I am a guy who spent $650 on custom poker chips. Not to improve my winnings but to make the game more enjoyable) After my cheapo stuff gets used up (well, I'm not abandoning practicality altogether!) I'll probably switch to Sonax or NXT, based on the gushing, sensuous reviews I've read on here.
BRG/W MC
15" white seven-holes, DSC, Sport seats
-- Motoring since Oct 7 of 2002
Last edited by Clutch Cargo; Dec 8th, 2004 at 02:54 PM.
I used Dawn to strip off all the wax present on my car after delivery, before giving it the Zaino treatment and yes, it does a fantastic job of this.
If you want to test it, wash your waxed car with Dawn (or for the UK guys Fairy Liquid) and then rinse with a gentle flow (not spray) of water.............notice how it easily sheets-off the bodywork and the water doesn't bead; a good indication that the surface is hydrophilic and bereft of wax. Believe me, there is science behind the formulation of car shampoos; you are not being ripped-off (most of the time ).
Yes, Dawn (and other dishwashing detergents) will strip conventional waxes straight off. Zaino is a polymer sealant, so this is much more durable and difficult to remove....hence the great all-year-round protection. I think Zaino themselves quote that 1 coat is good enough for 6 months protection and two is good for 9 months.....but we all know, you can never have enough coats of Zaino
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Dingdangdoo! 
I'm an ickle girlie I'll have you know!! 
