waxing steps question

gunnygotavet · 08-22-2005, 12:03 PM

Ive got a 01 Quicksilver Vert, I have some paint chips that the previous owner did a crappy job repairing and a couple of scratchs on the trunk lid that dont seem to want to come out. What I want to know is there something I can put on before the Zaino that will help the shine. I also have a orbital hand buffer is that going to help me and if so when should I use it, to apply the wax or take it off or what??

agentf1 · 08-22-2005, 12:54 PM

Pick up some Zaino Fusion (ZPC), it is Zaino's version of scratch and swirl remover and it will remove any minor imperfections and leave you paint ready/perfect for Zaino to bond to it.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

ZaneO · 08-22-2005, 12:57 PM

The general process for any line of products is:

Wash
Claybar to remove surface contamination
Wash
Polish with abrasive and/or cleaner as necessary to remove swirls, etc.
Wax/Seal

Claying and polishing is where you can really enhance the depth, shine, and color of your finish. If you're using Zaino, they make a new polish/paint cleaner called Z-PC Fusion that will help you with prepping the paint.

agentf1 · 08-22-2005, 01:03 PM

I would do the baggie test to verify that it needs to be clayed before I just went and clayed.

Baggie Test

Put your hand in a sandwich bag and rub across your paint, if you feel grit it is in need of claying.

gunnygotavet · 08-22-2005, 01:07 PM

I have a clay bar but never really used it much, I know you use it in conjunction with water. Is it just a quick once over or do you really spend alot of time with it on the surface?? Well I got a reply right as I posted so I guess Ill try the baggie test first.

ZaneO · 08-22-2005, 01:22 PM

You use claybars with a water AND soap mixture or a quick detailer spray as lubricant.

DO NOT do the baggie test without first washing the car.

You spend as much time with the clay as necessary...if there's a lot of contamination, you'll need to spend a lot of time.