BrandHdriver

Is there a rule of thumb on how long to wait before applying Zaino to a new car finish?

I don't want risk any damage to the clear coat on the car.

Thanks for your input!

BrandHdriver

JoganJani

You paint on the TL is cured already. Go and apply Zaino ASAP.

automophile

Ditto - it does more harm to wait.

Today's laquers cure almost instantly. The "wait time" is from the old days of enamels.

Vffr1

I'm not a paint expert and I don't play one on TV, but I waited 2 months prior to Zainoing my new car.

Here's my advice: Clay your car and use diluted Z-6 (50/50 mix [use distilled water]) now, and wait until the car is 2 months old prior to performing the entie Zaino Process.

Update: I just got off the phone with my personal body shop, they state since our Tl's are coming off the assembly line and being delievered just days after being produced, the wise decision is to wait 60 days prior to performing any wax treatment. Take that for whatever it's worth to you.

But honestly, I don't think it will really matter, if you want to Zaino, then Zaino, if you want to be conservative, just wait.

Look for my complete Zaino how-too, and what Zaino instructions forgot to mention thread, expected to be posted in the next two days, it's meant to ba a comprehensive, easy-to-follow Zaino 101 thread.

Mike Smeezy,

JetJock

can't wait for the Zaino 101 thread...I'm waiting!!!

Pug

Ditto ! !

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

There's been one out for a while. Wow, can't believe it's been that long. Enjoy.

Click the link below.

Zaino Application Instructions

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Oh and no, you do not need to wait to apply Zaino, or any polish/wax on a new car. Most, if not all paint finishes are cured at the factory under heat lamps. You could apply a protectant as soon as it rolled off the line.

Tripp11

Agree - Clay barred and applied three coats of Zaino on Saturday on my two week old TL and it looks great!!!