Ok I got my SC home yesterday,and got the car fully wetsanded. I went up to 2000 grit. I need to know which products I should get for my car. Right now it has no more orange peel but the paints dull and I want the shine back. I went to their web site and looked at the Z3 stuff for regular paint, Has anyone used it on a fresh coat of paint that was wetsanded? What else will I need also to finish it all off?

 

I thought I read you're supposed to wait awhile before applying wax to new paint, not sure how long though.

 

I'm just curious, but why didn't you want to use clear coat?

I also agree with Mark, i believe you're suppose to wait a certain amount of time for the paint to dry or cure(?), but that also could depend on the type of paint used.

 

You gotta buff it out first. Then wait a while (eg 30-60 days) before you hit it with the Zaino.

 

How do I go about buffing my car Jza?

 

85 SC u should have some one that is experienced at wheeling out a car.. trust me u can go to a most body shops and they will wheel it out not sure how much they will charge but thats your safer bet.. if u have someone do it that doesnt really know what they are doing they can burn the paint very very easy.. just my 2 cents good luck

 

its 90 days till u can wax a fresh paint job. but u can wash it with any car wash soap and not a deturginet soap. andu can also cover the car and shib.

 

I heard that it was 30 days until the paint cured. The day I painted my car I had heat lamps on it as soon as I finished painting. Had them on for 24 hours, then let the car sit for 5 more days until I brang the car home.

 

The paint needs at least 60 to 90 days to fully cure. After wet sanding you have to buff the paint to get the shine back. That's why 1 day paint shop paint jobs don't look as shiney as a wet sanded paint job because the surface is filled with orange peel. Now that you've sanded down the orange peel and checked the surface with a light to make sure their are no pits or missed spots, it's time to really make it shine! Start with a thick wool pad and a synthetic (not water based) buffing compound, go slow and do small sections at a time use light pressure and a slow buffing speed. Don't buff dry and burn the paint, keep enough compound on and clean the buffing pad when it gets filled with the compound. Check your work frequently with a light and use thick clean terry cloth towels. The surface should have a smooth dull shiney look to it after you're done. Next, use a foam buffing pad and 3m's foam pad polishing glaze. Buff in the same way and you will see an amazing shine. Remember to stay away from the edges and contour lines so you won't burn through or rip the pad off the buffer. After you're done buffing, you can use a hand Polishing Glaze like meguiars that'll make the shine deeper but, do not wax the paint for at least 6 months. Hope this helps.

 

Yep, I went to the paint store yesterday and got some kind of stuff that is called finesse 2 for 30 bux. Then went home and did my spoiler.Its now shinney again Once I finish that I will go and get the other stuff you reccomended, thanks GKK

 

Dude!! Dont touch the paint for atleast 2 months!!

 

The bottle of buffing compound says its safe to use on 1 stage paint that is older than 48 hours or more.

 

You can wet sand and buff the paint the day after it's painted. Body shops would have a lot of cars in their garages if they couldn't be touched for 2 months. Also don't remove the masking paper before buffing because it keeps the car cleaner from all the buffing debri.

 

Did this kid say "What Zaino should I use for Wet sanding?" No, he didnt! Please refrain from typing, it is only making yourself look like an Idiot.

 

He was asking if anyone has used Zaino products to help bring the shine back after wet sanding. After I gave him a few pointers on when and how to wet sand and buff the paint, you responded with "dude don't touch the paint for 2 months!" With statements like that you're the one making yourself look like an idiot.

 

And I think he was saying "don't touch the paint" in reference to the original subject: Zaino, not to buffing the car. Just a little misunderstanding on both sides, eh? Shake guys..

 

Thank you Jza!!

Hey you know I was a Newbie once WAY BACK IN THE DAY!!

 

I had mine done less than a week ago. I wet sanded with 2000 and had my friend buff it he used the black 3M foam pad with some a fine cutting compound and the car looks like a mirror. no one belives we painted it in my garage.

 

I think I remember hearing zaino is safe to use rite away,,,,not sure, there is one that is, might be zaino, but be safe and wait

 

Just finished buffing out my body today It now looks like a mirror :rockon:

 

I am going to wait a few months before I really wax the car.

 

Niiiice.

 

How did you get those trees painted on your hood?

 

Well I have gotten better at my photochoping, J/K I dont even have photo shop. But 10 hours of buffing insanity will get the job done correctly.

 

A word of advice: Get some 'Bleche White' from pep boys, take off those wheels, and clean the them off with it. Then, go over the tires with armorall.

P.S. What tire/wheel size are you runnin?

 

Hey man that really does look great! That is definately gonna be one fine paint job when it's all waxed up. Especially if you use Zanio. WOW!!! Black is awesome...

PS Thanks for the update on the alternator, and yes I am VERY pleased about that news!!