Detailing questions answered here!

[Black Friday]

Hey Moose,

Picked up my black 2SS a few weeks ago and have been pouring over all the posts in this thread. Just wanted to thank you for your time addressing everyone's question.

MY question is this: I will be having my stripes painted on the car shortly and have been holding off applying any wax or polish to the car for this reason. I read the posts regarding debris embedded in the paint due to rail dust, etc, and I gave my paint the "baggie over the hand" treatment and it felt like there was debris in the paint even though it has only been driven a few times. Should I clay the car before having the stripes painted since I am assuming that you don't want to paint over material that shouldn't be there and am I correct in not applying any Zaino polishes or treatments prior to the stripe work? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for your time!

Mark

[promod55]

They will prep the surface first before painting.That means they will remove all wax and sand the area to be painted.

[Black Friday]

Originally Posted by promod55

They will prep the surface first before painting.That means they will remove all wax and sand the area to be painted.

Great, no worries then. Thanks promod!

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Black Friday

Hey Moose,

Picked up my black 2SS a few weeks ago and have been pouring over all the posts in this thread. Just wanted to thank you for your time addressing everyone's question.

MY question is this: I will be having my stripes painted on the car shortly and have been holding off applying any wax or polish to the car for this reason. I read the posts regarding debris embedded in the paint due to rail dust, etc, and I gave my paint the "baggie over the hand" treatment and it felt like there was debris in the paint even though it has only been driven a few times. Should I clay the car before having the stripes painted since I am assuming that you don't want to paint over material that shouldn't be there and am I correct in not applying any Zaino polishes or treatments prior to the stripe work? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for your time!

Mark

Originally Posted by promod55

They will prep the surface first before painting.That means they will remove all wax and sand the area to be painted.

SOrry for not getting to your question sooner. I agree with 'promod55'. The body shop will prepare the surface, so any work you'd do would be pointless at this point.

Once the stripes are painted, wait a couple of weeks before waxing/polishing.

Ed

[Black Friday]

Originally Posted by Moose

SOrry for not getting to your question sooner. I agree with 'promod55'. The body shop will prepare the surface, so any work you'd do would be pointless at this point.

Once the stripes are painted, wait a couple of weeks before waxing/polishing.

Ed

Thanks Moose!

Mark

[eckerj]

Hi there,

Are there any retail places I'd have some luck in finding any of these
products you mention?

Specifically, I've been trying to find a PC7336 and have had no luck
whatsoever. I did find one 7424 that was unboxed, but in fairly
good condition.

I'm in the Dallas, TX area...

Thanks for any info/advice you can provide,

-Joe

[Moose]

Originally Posted by eckerj

Hi there,

Are there any retail places I'd have some luck in finding any of these
products you mention?

Specifically, I've been trying to find a PC7336 and have had no luck
whatsoever. I did find one 7424 that was unboxed, but in fairly
good condition.

I'm in the Dallas, TX area...

Thanks for any info/advice you can provide,

-Joe

Joe,

I visited 'Lowes' and although they did not carry the P.C. #7424 in store, they were able to order it for me.

Hope thats of some help.

Ed

[AuntTaz]

Hi Ed! Thanks so much for helping us all out. A friend of mine bought me a whole bucket full of car detailing products from Wolfgang and Pinnacle's when he heard I ordered a new camaro, are these okay to use? I know he spent some money on these.

[terryzx]

What are some good things to carry around in the car for any sudden maintenance that might be needed?

[Mhoward08]

Originally Posted by terryzx

What are some good things to carry around in the car for any sudden maintenance that might be needed?

A good gun to shoot whoever is forcing you to do maintenance.

[terryzx]

Originally Posted by Mhoward08

A good gun to shoot whoever is forcing you to do maintenance.

Oh? How will that stop bird droppings and puddle splashes etc?

[slicker]

ok im sure you have answered this question al ready. but im haveing the vynel stripes put on. i was wonder what is the best way to protect them and keep them from peeling off. and what about waxing them? what is claying?

thanks

[Moose]

Originally Posted by slicker

ok im sure you have answered this question al ready. but im haveing the vynel stripes put on. i was wonder what is the best way to protect them and keep them from peeling off. and what about waxing them? what is claying?

thanks

No problem.

OK, the vinyl stripes; there has been numerous discussion on polishing v. not polishing. I've seen, in person, black stripes polished with Zaino, and they looked GREAT. I suggest you first decide if you want to try and polish the stripes. If you choose to do it, look at a good "over the counter" product, (ie; Mothers or Meguires) and begin on a spot inconspicuous first, to make sure you're satisfied with the result.

Also, apply and remove the polish "front to back", to avoid going over the edges. You want to follow the edge as closely as possible without going over them.

Polishing your stripes won't prevent them from peeling off. But I seriously doubt you will ever have to worry about that.

Claying; is a process, done prior to applying a polish, of removing any surface contaminants which are embedded in the paint. I would not clay stripes (unless they're painted).

I hope that answered your questions?

Ed

[terryzx]

Originally Posted by terryzx

What are some good things to carry around in the car for any sudden maintenance that might be needed?

Bump?