I know this is a weighted question, but here is the story. I am having my hood and front bumper repainted next week - and I want to get a full Zaino coat on the car (I mean Dawn,claybar, Z2....the works) after the repainting. My paint guy says he will be using an accelerated paint along with baking because this is my daily driver, but using a hard core wax won't be an option for a while. He said I can wash it right away and most polishes shouldn't be a problem - he knows how serious I get while detailing (thus no wax).

This will be the first time I've ever used Zaino, and knowing that it is a polish, I wasn't sure how much it could cramp the full curing potential of a new paint job. I am certanly going to wait at least two weeks before putting anything on - even if it is safe immediately.

I won't hold anyone to their posts - I understand that this is purely advice - thanks in advance for any help!

 

your paint guy is the best person to advise you here... he knows the cure times for the paint he is using.

better to wait a bit than take a chance at steaking the paint...
i would not use any polish. they all contain some grit. z2 is not really a polish, but a synthetic polymer. once you get the green light to protect the paint, i would immediately put a few coats of z2 on it.

btw, didnt he clearcoat the paint???

 

I was told to wait 1 month after painting, but your paint guy should know better for the type of paint and process he is using on your car.

 

Ask the body shop - depends on the curing method.

 

Of course!

Yes, I know the painter is the best person to answer the question, but he isn't familiar with Zaino - other than what I've read, I'm not too familiar with it either. So I turned to the best S2000 problem solvers/advice givers on the planet

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Poindexter

 

I've spoke to some people on this wide topic and they've told me wait 30, 60 at times 90 days and in that duration use only body shop safe products such as Car Polishes Inc. They tend to be the best for fresh painted vehicles

 

I was told 30 days by my paint guy.

 

yay.. so I'm not that far fetched !