Why Zaino/Wax a New Car?
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Why Zaino/Wax a New Car?
Call me a retard, but why do you Zaino and/or wax a new car? I have always heard to wait 2/3 months before waxing. Would someone please fill me in? Thanks!
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Once you bring home your new car the battle begins, how to preserve it in its new state. we know this is impossible since all things decay but if you wax or zaino or Klasse (my preference) you can help preserve your paint. 2-3 months later is okay but why not keep it as new as possible.
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Re: Why Zaino/Wax a New Car?
Originally posted by 8th1der
I have always heard to wait 2/3 months before waxing.
I have always heard to wait 2/3 months before waxing.
The paint has had plenty of time to cure after leaving the factory, sitting on the docks, sitting in the transport ship, sitting on the docks, transporting to dealer, etc.
By the time a buyer picks up his new Japanese-built or European-built car, the paint will be properly cured and ready for a protective coating of wax.
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Originally posted by 8th1der
Call me a retard, but why do you Zaino and/or wax a new car? I have always heard to wait 2/3 months before waxing. Would someone please fill me in? Thanks!
Call me a retard, but why do you Zaino and/or wax a new car? I have always heard to wait 2/3 months before waxing. Would someone please fill me in? Thanks!
As a matter of fact, I'm right in the middle of my RX-8's first detailing. I washed it thorougly and carefully, and I've given it a clay bar treatment. Now I get to start waxing. It's a lot of work, but right now after just the clay bar, it already looks tons better then it did when I picked it up!
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My neighbor (s2000 owner) works in the auto industry and tells me today's paints water based and all don't require any curing. I will Zaino as soon as I determine if I have any high rpm problems in the next week or so when I pass 600 miles. No point in wasting an afternoon Zainoing if I am going to return the car to mazda.
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Waxing? Of Course!
The real reason is that it is a labor of love! Let's all admit it right now! The car already looks awesome, and it can only help to bring out the shine!
I used Zaino this last weekend and it: (1) Was a Helluvalotta work; (2) Well worth the effort! The car seems to shine that much more and the paint feels great! Bugs seem to deflect and their body parts seem less prone to adhering themselves to the car!
Happy rubbing! Next weekend....you guessed it....another coat of Zaino!!!
I used Zaino this last weekend and it: (1) Was a Helluvalotta work; (2) Well worth the effort! The car seems to shine that much more and the paint feels great! Bugs seem to deflect and their body parts seem less prone to adhering themselves to the car!
Happy rubbing! Next weekend....you guessed it....another coat of Zaino!!!
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