A new guy needs some help/advice

T1Kilr · 03-09-2002, 12:42 PM

Hi all. I picked up my first vette on thursday and I need some help/ advice. My lady is a '93 Black Rose with grey int. I need to know what are some of the best cleaners and waxes to use. There are a few scuffs on the paint from the previous owner that I want to get out.

Thanks

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Corvettedon · 03-09-2002, 01:27 PM

Just wait for the Zaino gurus to jump in. I would tell you, but I haven't used the stuff on used paint yet. It works great on new paint though; that I can tell you.

Jerry Velders · 03-11-2002, 12:31 PM

I've got a new Z and a '93 coupe. I tried a number of different products on the '93 after I got her, and finally tried Zaino. It gave the best, and most long-lasting results of anything I'd ever seen. Now I use it exclusively on both 'vettes. Study the info at the Zaino Bros site (www.zainobros.com), especially the information about what towels to use. Follow Sal's towel advice even if you don't use Zaino products.

Zaino Z5 has pretty good filling properties and can hide a lot of swirl marks. However, you described 'scuff' marks, and if the paint surface is seriously scratched (but not thru the clear coat) you can probably clean up those marks with a scratch and swirl remover (an abrasive compound) before starting the Zaino (or other polish) treatment . It's impossible to know, from your post, the overall condition of your paint. If it's mostly in good shape, with a few problem areas, you can probably cope with it yourself. If it's heavily swirled and has lots of blemishes in the clear coat, you might consider a professional buff job from a good paint/body shop.

T1Kilr · 03-11-2002, 02:23 PM

Thanks Jerry. I ran into the Zaino products on the shelf when I was at the parts store. I will give them a try. I figure with as many forum members that are using it , it has to work well. :cheers:

JJU · 03-11-2002, 10:29 PM

I had a scuff on my rear facia that came off with claybar. Z-5 is always an option to try. Anything deeper and it will probably take an abrasive to remove.

T1Kilr · 03-11-2002, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the post Jack. I went to the Zainobros. site and it sounds like an amazing product. I think most of the blems on the paint will respond with a little TLC and a little elbow grease. :)