I just got my car back from the body shop after having the vandalism damage repaired. The paint work looks really good, however, it looks like the dealer tried to buff my whole car and they did more harm than good. There are those "greasy" swirl marks all over and even a scrape or two Here is what I've planned -- start the Zainoing all over with a Dawn wash to try and remove the dealer wax (or whatever it is) on my car. When I am satisfied with that, I'll clay, apply a coat of Z-1 and then Z-5. Follow it up with some Z-6.
The body shop manager recommended that I not "wax" the car for 120 days -- think this applies to Zaino also? Will the Dawn wash or any Zaino products do harm to the new paint work? I think I may have to take the car to a professional detailer to have the scrapes removed from the clear coat.
Advice or suggestions from you all are appreciated.

 

I'd wait 1 -2 weeks before Zainoing. Zaino isn't wax, it won't hurt the paint and clear coat. I agree with the Dawn and claying, then Z-1 again and polish away.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY