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Old 01-19-2008 | 09:48 AM
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can i put zaino on a freshly painted car after 30 days?

or whats the best wax or sealent to use?
Old 01-19-2008 | 01:30 PM
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As a general rule you can apply any type wax or sealant to paint after 30 days. With Z it is easier due to weather temperatures this time of year.
Old 01-19-2008 | 04:11 PM
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I would wait 90 days. Use 3M Imperial Hand Glaze while you wait.
Old 01-19-2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jontall
I would wait 90 days. Use 3M Imperial Hand Glaze while you wait.
My bodyshop tole me not to polish my car for 90 days.
Old 01-19-2008 | 09:27 PM
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90 days, nothing less, no matter what paint system was used.
Old 01-20-2008 | 05:51 AM
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Zaino is not a wax so much as a sealant if you don't use the Z5 which is a little abrasive. Use a Z2 and Z6 layering each application, it isn't going to hurt any clear coat or paint even 3 days after leaving paint booth.

Wish I had a picture of the Black SS we just finished, a week after paint the entire thing was sealed with Z2 & Z6. Better than factory, will hold up until its wrecked again and brought back to us
Old 01-20-2008 | 09:23 PM
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josh wait like 90 days then polish the **** out of that thing!
Old 01-21-2008 | 02:43 PM
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alright thanks guys
Old 01-21-2008 | 03:28 PM
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caranuba wax, thats what i was told b/c of breathability
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90 days yessir
Old 01-24-2008 | 07:38 PM
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You don't need to wait that long usually it's anywhere from one week to two weeks..Most paint systems are usually Hard enough After 72 hours ...I've been painting cars for 25 years Never had Any problems After a week .
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I was told 30 days when mine was painted.



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