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Originally Posted by Barbosa
I understand but after the paint correction process you can seal it with Zaino. However, your Z looks amazing ... Good job your Detail Guy.  |
Well it's not all that easy
Once you've cleaned the car (get all contaminants out of the clear coat), then compound and polish all the RDS, marring and swirls out, you can use sealants or waxes to protect the paint. Zaino is an example of this. For cars that have a (relatively) low value, don't see much driving time, or you don't want to put a lot of money in, this is the best way to go.
The next step up from that is a coating. There are a few available, both for prosumers and professionals (the latter require "baking" the coating), which create a silica-based layer on top of the clear coat. Once you have a coating, you can do sealants or waxes on top of it, if you want, for extra protection, and easier maintenance.
The "best" thing is a PPF wrap (Paint Protection Film), or clear bra as it's often called, which creates a thick (8 mils) layer on top of the clear coat. This is so strong that most rock chips and even attempts at keying a car will not go all the way through. Over time, there may be a need to replace the film on a single panel, but your paint will remain in perfect ORIGINAL condition underneath.
To protect the film itself from the elements (water drops, tree sap, road tar, etc), the usual regimen of sealants, waxes and coatings is available. Maintenance will be a breeze with those on top, as well as having the best possible protection.
Hope that clarifies how they relate to each other.
That said, great shots of your Z !