Do I need to clay a new paint job?

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imported_Jinba ittai

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I got my car repainted completely about 4 months ago and then put it away for the winter. Now it's out of storage and I'm getting ready to apply the full Zaino treatment. I'm wondering if I need to clay the car before starting to apply the Zaino.



It's been driven only 10 miles since the paint job. Last week it was driven 5 miles through the rain so it has some water spotting and is somewhat dirty but not filthy.



I have the Zaino Z-18 clay. Should I wait to clay for when the car really gets dirty or does the new paint need it now?
 
I would clay it now. There could be some overspray from the paint job, or there might just be a few embedded contaminants in the paint.

If there aren't many contaminants in the paint, it should be VERY easy to clay anyway, so it won't take much time or effort.



I say clay it.
 
Youâ€â„¢re going to wash it, the application of clay will add perhaps 20 minutes or less, my advice is to clay the paintâ€Â¦

JonM
 
Sounds like a plan. It's also been sitting in the garage without a cover for 4 months so perhaps some contaminants have gotten on it during that time. Can't hurt and I do have the clay! Might as well use it. I just wanted to make sure. :)
 
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