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Old 06-05-2006, 09:15 PM
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I've had the car for almost 3 weeks, and finally was able to buy zaino products and a new foam gun! Should I be waiting any certain time to begin the process or I should go ahead and do it as soon as possible?

I can wait to be an anal retentive in trying to keep my S clean and shiny!
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I used zaino on my 2-week old car
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Bought a 2006 Accord last month. I had them leave all the plastic film on, no prep. I took it home, peeled the plastic off, removed the adhesive marks with Goo Gone, washed with Dawn dishwashing soap, clayed the car, washed again, used Wolfgang pre-wax paint cleaner, applied two coats of Zaino Z2 pro.
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When you buy a new car you should protect the paint ASAP. Factory paint cures almost immediately because they bake the paint in a very hot oven. So, there is no waiting period.

If you have your car re-painted the body shop will likely bake the paint as well, but in a much cooler oven. So, there is a 30-90 wait before you can protect the paint.
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very well... next chance I get!
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Originally Posted by ucisgreatone,Jun 6 2006, 06:03 AM
very well... next chance I get!
and if you can, photo the event and post up your results!


and also be sure to apply for that w&w badge!! (to apply, just pm me)
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It's a good idea to use a clay bar ASAP, IMO. And if you're doing that, you should do the whole deal (Dawn, Z7, ZFX, Z2, Z6.)
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Jun 6 2006, 08:40 AM
and if you can, photo the event and post up your results!


and also be sure to apply for that w&w badge!! (to apply, just pm me)
For sure... bringing my cam with me! Its June gloom so I have no idea if it will be a clear day come Saturday (or Sunday).

Let the anal retentiveness begin!
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