Now I know they washed it before they gave it to me. But I was wondering how I should handle the paint on a new car? Do I need to start thinking about polish and wax now before we get snow and ice in Northern VA? Or is there factory protectant on it that I should avoid getting rid of?

I bought nothing from the dealer as far as body and paint protection went.

It's a brigth red color and I just want to make sure it stays the Rally Red tone for a long time

 

If the paint is fresh, meaning 30 days new or so, then it would fine to give her a washing. I would wait to wax her for another 60-90 days. Keep her garaged if possible. The dew that freezes on the car shouldn't be a problem if you do not have a garage. Congrats on the new car!!! Have any pics?

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2000 Z28 M6
Arctic White
Appearance: C/F nose badge, black Camaro inserts, SLP Grille, Chrome lug nut covers
Mods: SLP STB, C/F Whisper Lid w/K&N, Borla cat-back

EVER DANCE WITH THE DEVIL IN THE PALE MOON LIGHT?

 

no pics yet, and it was bought off the lot so I'm not sure how new it is. I imagine that it was there for a while. I'll check today as I have to run up there to finish some paperwork anyway.

How about Zaino, how soon is too soon to look at that stuff?

 

Find out how long the car was sitting on the lot. Chances are it's been there for a few weeks. So just give her a nice washing before you start waxing. It's going to take a week or two to get the Zaino at your door step. I would go ahead and order the Zaino, by that time a good month + should have passed and then start the waxing.

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2000 Z28 M6
Arctic White
Appearance: C/F nose badge, black Camaro inserts, SLP Grille, Chrome lug nut covers
Mods: SLP STB, C/F Whisper Lid w/K&N, Borla cat-back

EVER DANCE WITH THE DEVIL IN THE PALE MOON LIGHT?

 

ok great thanks, I'll look into ordering it in the next couple days then. Gotta read up and figure which ones I need

 

Get the Zaino NOW. It's not too soon to protect the paint. It sits at GM long enough......it's cured.

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Teri Heino
'99 SS Convertible
'90 5.7 IROC
'69 RS 502/502 Coupe
'68 V8 TPI Coupe
'68 V8 TB Convertible
'67 230, 6-cyl Convertible

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Join the Super Sport Owners Association: http://www.camaroSSOA.org

 

Yeah, you'll want a GOOD base coat of Methyl-Ethyl Ketone. Just pour it on the car and use some vigorous rubbing with some 60-grit sandpaper..... ;D

 

Just kidding. There's gotta be some idiot out there that would try it and then try to sue.

 

ROFL!!! My neighbor got drunk one night and tried something similar. (Also spent night in jail and has "drunk tags" on his license now, what a jerk) Oops, guess that should be "what a turkey" today...

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Rox

[This message has been edited by SSRox (edited November 22, 2001).]