[awh3r]

Hi Everyone - Picked up my 2018 ZL1 Monday, i wanted to clay, polish and seal with Adams polishes however the dealer service writer told me i had to wait at least 30 days to let the paint cure. Any thoughts? Is he correct? The Adams tech told me to do it now. Much appreciate everyones input.

[Glen e]

The Adams tech is right, watch what that dealer idiot tells you in the future.

[awh3r]

Originally Posted by Glen e

The Adams tech is right, watch what that dealer idiot tells you in the future.

Thank you very much, i am very cautious. It took me 8 years to get my car and i don't want to make a mistake.

[trident]

Good to know is claying the car. I clay the front end and rocker panels at least every month or more. Clay bar will not harm the paint if used with soapy water and a clay bar will remove all the little contaminants that stick to the car. I tend to be compulsive when it comes to a clean car and instead of rubbing the crap out of the car to remove bits and pieces a clay bar will do it quickly without harm. Just make sure the car is wet and the clay bar is wet when using. Congrats on the new car, how about a few pictures?

[nancygrl]

Nope...detail away, what you'll be using won't hurt it in the least bit.

[speedraider]

Times are changing. clay, polish and apply a ceramic coating. So much better

[awh3r]

Originally Posted by trident

Good to know is claying the car. I clay the front end and rocker panels at least every month or more. Clay bar will not harm the paint if used with soapy water and a clay bar will remove all the little contaminants that stick to the car. I tend to be compulsive when it comes to a clean car and instead of rubbing the crap out of the car to remove bits and pieces a clay bar will do it quickly without harm. Just make sure the car is wet and the clay bar is wet when using. Congrats on the new car, how about a few pictures?

I will be glad to send pics as soon as i get it set up. I didn't let the dealer wash it or remove any of the plastic wraps. I didn't trust the person who details at the dealership.

[Glen e]

Tip: try not to clay too much, use the baggie test to tell if you need it, but a couple times a year is best. Claying, microscopically, is pretty abrasive.

[awh3r]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Tip: try not to clay too much, use the baggie test to tell if you need it, but a couple times a year is best. Claying, microscopically, is pretty abrasive.

Thank you for the tip, greatly appreciated.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by awh3r

I will be glad to send pics as soon as i get it set up. I didn't let the dealer wash it or remove any of the plastic wraps. I didn't trust the person who details at the dealership.

Good move. Dealer washed my '13 ZL1 vert I bought off the truck while my back was turned. Spent about 6 hours behind the Porter Cable with Adams stuff fixing that mess, including the hood insert. Bought my '17 off the showroom floor, so it needs to go a few rounds with the PC as well.

[snakeslayer]

I would clay at as soon as you can and then go back with your polish of choice. I have had new vehicles come in that were just covered in contaminants. One F250 Ford had rail dust so bad it took 4 bars of clay to get it all out and it was shocking how cloudy the paint was before vs after.

[awh3r]

Originally Posted by snakeslayer

I would clay at as soon as you can and then go back with your polish of choice. I have had new vehicles come in that were just covered in contaminants. One F250 Ford had rail dust so bad it took 4 bars of clay to get it all out and it was shocking how cloudy the paint was before vs after.

Thank you for the advice, much appreciated. I have a 2015 Tundra as well and that needed a lot of attention as well when it came in. I have been spending my evenings getting the glue from the tape off the ZL1. I hope to start the paint correction tomorrow or Saturday.

[Glen e]

Look at the essence/reload posts in the cosmetic section, it really is a game changer for detailing....

Start here :

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...hlight=Essence

[flyinlow]

By the time that car got to you, that paint had a good month or better to cure.