Getting static for rotary polishing new Z06

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180fisherman

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Hi folks,



The guys over at my Corvette forum are giving me a hard time for polishing/waxing my Z06 so soon.



I applied PCL with my trusty 7424 P/C, then applied Souveran.



I have read many times on Autopia that modern car paints and clear coats are baked at high temp. so that they are basically cured they roll off the line.



I wanted to get wax protection on the finish, as when I washed it after buying it 3 days ago, there was no beading at all.



Is there anything unusual about a Corvette finish that would dictate waiting longer than 2 months from manufacture to rotary polish/wax it?



I didn't clay it as Corvettes are delivered to the dealership with a plastic film covering the body to prevent rail dust, and it was smooth as silk before I got started.



thanks for the info..
 
There is nothing wrong with using a PC/rotary/whatever or waxes/sealants/whatever on your new 'vette. I did it on my C5 and plenty of dealerships use machines and those products to detail new Corvettes.



Some people just *love* to say you shouldn't do this or that :rolleyes: Don't worry about them, they don't know what they're talking about.



I'd still clay it though, most *all* cars are shipped in the plastic wrap, but ferrous deposits still find their way onto the paint. You sure don't want rust-blooms showing up later from something too small to be noticed now.
 
I would still clay, even with the film.



There is no problem waxing it as soon as you get it...the guys on the vette forum are probably just whiney b/c you did not use the Zaino all of them seem to have an infatuation with
 
Being a Corvette, it probably isn't painted at high temps, however there is usually a few weeks between delivery and production--you're fine and those people are probably just looking to complain about something because your car looks better then theirs.
 
Jeeper, you are very perceptive......



Zaino is all they talk about. I mentioned Souveran and you know what they said? "$70 for wax?"



And they have a point. Since a Corvette only costs a buck and a half, why should you spend a lot on wax?



I learned all about the magic of Souveran from the good folks at Autopia, and I'm never going back to polymers again.



Thanks for the advice folks. Your points regarding claying are well taken. i will get that done next month when the S wears off. Strip it down with Dawn and do it all over again!



thanks...:)
 
Clay right over the Souv, TRDPWRD. No need to strip. Wash with a good car wash soap, then clay.



I work at a Chevy dealership. All the cars are waxed after PDI and before going onto the lot or into the showroom.



I've gone in on my day off and waxed the cars in the showroom because I didn't like the job our cleanup dept did. Yup, waxed 'em. They looked good, too.



I've been around new cars daily for almost 20 years, and they aren't coming back with paint failure from being waxed too soon.





Tom
 
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