lwing18

Some of the early orders will hopefully soon be making their way to our driveways. What does everyone plan on doing in terms of wash, clay, polish and wax, and which products?????

A few salesmen I spoken with say to wait a few months, before going beyond washing. Others have advised that the paint is ready, when delivered.

Car care nformation is available on the thread "Suggested new car prep tips.....", and at websites bettercarcare.com and autopia.com.

I'm interested to see what routines people are planning to go through when the car hits the driveway. (I was originally listed as Sept 13 build date, but have not heard anything new. I need something else to obsess about for the time being)

bryman

Two words: Zaino Brothers.

lodom

The paint is fully cured when you get the car, so feel free to polish it as soon as you can bear to quit driving it and showing it off to all your friends, neighbors, and familiy.

I'm a Zaino fan, especially on a black car, but have tried the Meguiars NXT Tech wax, and its very close. I feel Zaino has the edge, but for the extra $, the Meguiars is hard to beat.

You cold order some Zaino and obsess about it until the car comes in. B) Just think, you'll likely have one of the first '05s on the forum, while others including me continue to wait for what will seem like an eternity (I ordered last week). I think Santa will be here before my car is.

Galaxie

enough said, from what I have seen, Zaino is the champ

Madhouse

Right on!! I've been using Zaino products on my black Lightning for four years - it's excellent for all colors. My new black 05 will be getting a clay bar and polish treatment shortly after it's arrival.

07MustangSB

i thought a clay bar was to remove impurities in the paint... if its brand new paint.. how would it have impurities??

1970Bird

I can totally understand why you're obsessing. Just remember to check back on the board AFTER you get your car, I wanna hear about it.

Madhouse

Rail dust sitting on the clear coat. :angry:

07MustangSB

hmm- never thought about that... hey- when youre done clay barring your's- will you do mine??

lwing18

I have a 2000 Explorer, that I recently used clay on. The finish has never been as smooth. The Explorer's paint, even when I got the car new, had some texture to it. I guess I am anticipating the same with the GT.

windhamjk

I won't go pick mine up until my Zaino products and a set of subframe connectors are in my garage waiting on it.

steve19970

Meguiar's Quik Detailer is great too...spray on, looks brand new waxed again!

derynf

CLay bar.

Alright, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.

Madhouse

I'd be glad to - it's a passion of mine to shine cars up. You'll just have to fly me out to Germany.

autothing

What the heck is Zaino? The only stuff I know with a "Z" is Zymol, and it's like $50 (starting price) for a small jar. Lots of Porsche, Ferrari and Lambo owners use it for black paint or other colors.

Madhouse

Read on the Zaino website about clay bar.

Basically it's a gritty, spongy type thing that you wipe along the paint (using a lubricant like spray shine, and going along the windflow lines of the car). It rubs tiny particles out of the very top of the clear coat.

Then I go through a cover layer of Z1 polish lok, then Z5 polish on top of it. Let it cure, wipe it down, buff it, lay another coat of Z5 (maybe the next day).

autothing

Interesting stuff on the site and thanks, I finally know what the stuff is. Is it like someone selling out of a garage though, lol? I don't see it in stores or anything, but hey, whatever floats Zaino's boat

Madhouse

He used to only sell it through localized distributors. He hasn't been going through any retailers yet, but it's nice to be able to order online now.

I keep a pretty good stock on hand, with a black truck in the garage.

RaGsHoCkEy88

i plan on telling the dealer DO NOT WASH MY CAR just fill it up.......nothing else ill take care of the wash.....im not waxing it the 1st day im waiting for the weekend

05mach1

Right on!! I've been using Zaino products on my black Lightning for four years - it's excellent for all colors. My new black 05 will be getting a clay bar and polish treatment shortly after it's arrival.

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You got it on the money Zaino is the best