Zaino on top of dealers sealer?

jchiodo · 09-16-2010, 03:57 PM

Hope I'm not touching on an already discussed topic, my search turned up nothing. That said.... I just purchased an '11 Jerez Black M3. The dealer talked me into letting them apply their 3M brand sealer. To be honest, they did a great job but I love washing, waxing and detailing. I also love Zaino and have for years. My concern is, I paid several hundred for the sealer from the dealer (sounds like a rap song) and not sure if I can apply Zaino on top of that or do I need to remove their sealer before applying Zaino? Actually, I'd just wait for it to look like it needs re-doing, then remove and apply Zaino if it does in fact need to be removed first. Any help is appreciated, happy motoring.

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gthal · 09-16-2010, 06:10 PM

You can apply over it but you may find that the Zaino doesn't have its normal durability. If it were me, I would remove the dealer applied "sealant" and start fresh.

jchiodo · 09-16-2010, 08:45 PM

That's what I was afraid of, gee the few hundred bucks wasted on the sealer could have been a good start towards a cold air intake

. Thanks for the reply!

DadzM4 · 09-17-2010, 08:36 AM

According to Zaino directions you must strip all wax off car with Dawn dishwasher soap. So I would think the Zaino is not going to "bond" to your car without doing that. Zaino is the bomb! Up to 25 coats on my car now

jchiodo · 09-17-2010, 11:16 PM

True, but the dealer put on a sealer not a wax. I thought (though not sure) that Zaino may bond to a sealer?

aus · 09-18-2010, 12:27 AM

Zaino should bond to a sealant fine. No harm in trying it before stripping away your expensive sealant.

And don't waste your money on an intake for this car. Minimal (if any) power gained.

jchiodo · 09-19-2010, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the intake, not into wasting money. I read one claim that it added 10-15hp, thought that was high, OEM looks pretty free flowing.

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jchiodo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Zaino on top of dealers sealer? Hope I'm not touching on an already discussed topic, my search turned up nothing. That said.... I just purchased an '11 Jerez Black M3. The dealer talked me into letting them apply their 3M brand sealer. To be honest, they did a great job but I love washing, waxing and detailing. I also love Zaino and have for years. My concern is, I paid several hundred for the sealer from the dealer (sounds like a rap song) and not sure if I can apply Zaino on top of that or do I need to remove their sealer before applying Zaino? Actually, I'd just wait for it to look like it needs re-doing, then remove and apply Zaino if it does in fact need to be removed first. Any help is appreciated, happy motoring. A BMW convert, I love this car! __________________ Mmmm Lovin'it!
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gthal Major General 1904 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	You can apply over it but you may find that the Zaino doesn't have its normal durability. If it were me, I would remove the dealer applied "sealant" and start fresh. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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jchiodo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	That's what I was afraid of, gee the few hundred bucks wasted on the sealer could have been a good start towards a cold air intake. Thanks for the reply! __________________ Mmmm Lovin'it!
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DadzM4 Lieutenant 17 Rep 518 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	According to Zaino directions you must strip all wax off car with Dawn dishwasher soap. So I would think the Zaino is not going to "bond" to your car without doing that. Zaino is the bomb! Up to 25 coats on my car now __________________ AW M4 \| Black Full Merino Leather \| Driver Assistance Package \| Lighting Package \| HK Sound \| Concierge Services \| Enhanced BT \| 6 MT
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jchiodo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	True, but the dealer put on a sealer not a wax. I thought (though not sure) that Zaino may bond to a sealer? __________________ Mmmm Lovin'it!
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Zaino should bond to a sealant fine. No harm in trying it before stripping away your expensive sealant. And don't waste your money on an intake for this car. Minimal (if any) power gained. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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jchiodo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the heads up on the intake, not into wasting money. I read one claim that it added 10-15hp, thought that was high, OEM looks pretty free flowing. __________________ Mmmm Lovin'it!
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