Last week I spent a few hours applying AIO and Z5 to my
crystal red CTS.

A week later my vehicle is covered in pollen.

I have the Z7 car wash. All I want to know is if it removes
any of the AIO/Z5 wax I applied last week. I want the car to
remain as protected as it was the day I waxed it. It hasn't even
rained here yet and I want the opportunity to keep my car
beading at its best.

to my best knowledge, it wont

According to Zaino, no detergent takes their wax off. I've used the Zaino wash a number of times and the wax holds up fine. I normally just use water to wash my cars and I've had Zaino last as long as two years on a vehicle.

Z7 car wash will not remove zaino protection from your car. Z7 actually has some polymer in it, which will keep your car looking like new. It's an excellent car wash.

I would highly recommend using sheepskin wash mitts (not synthetic mitts, or a sponge) on your car. They will keep marring/swirl marks to a minimum. 1 bucket & mitt for washing the wheels, and a seperate bucket & mitt for the rest of the vehicle--don't mix them together!

Pollen is very acidic and abrasive. I hate pollen about as bad as I hate road salt. It's a very good idea to wash your vehicle once a week (or more) during pollen season.

Thanks for the assistance.

I'm using a boar's hair brush from Griot's Garage. Supposed to be good.

I am washing the vehicle weekly during pollen season.

Thanks for the assistance.

I'm using a boar's hair brush from Griot's Garage. Supposed to be good.

I am washing the vehicle weekly during pollen season.

Excellent. The CTS deserves no less.