Zymol - new paint
Discussion
Hello chaps,
I have just put my car into storage and the chap there suggests that a coat of Zymol would be good for the new paint.
A couple of questions:
My car has had a full respray 6 weeks ago. I was told to let the paint cure/harden until now. Would the Zymol product be a good one to start with?
Secondly, he has quoted me £80 to do the whole car including door shuts and wheels (painted steelies). Is this reasonable?
Cheers,
Ben
ETA: Is is a biiiiiig car if that makes a difference!
I have just put my car into storage and the chap there suggests that a coat of Zymol would be good for the new paint.
A couple of questions:
My car has had a full respray 6 weeks ago. I was told to let the paint cure/harden until now. Would the Zymol product be a good one to start with?
Secondly, he has quoted me £80 to do the whole car including door shuts and wheels (painted steelies). Is this reasonable?
Cheers,
Ben
ETA: Is is a biiiiiig car if that makes a difference!
Edited by benjj on Wednesday 21st September 12:50
If the car has been put in storage already, then it doesn't need waxed to protect it from the elements.
A basic wax (Meguiar's #16) would suffice if something was to be used.
Time enough in Spring to dust it down, maybe wipe it over with a Quick Detailer, then use the Zymöl when a fresh layer is required after the first couple of washes.
A basic wax (Meguiar's #16) would suffice if something was to be used.
Time enough in Spring to dust it down, maybe wipe it over with a Quick Detailer, then use the Zymöl when a fresh layer is required after the first couple of washes.
PJ S said:
If the car has been put in storage already, then it doesn't need waxed to protect it from the elements.
A basic wax (Meguiar's #16) would suffice if something was to be used.
Time enough in Spring to dust it down, maybe wipe it over with a Quick Detailer, then use the Zymöl when a fresh layer is required after the first couple of washes.
Actually it is in storage as;A basic wax (Meguiar's #16) would suffice if something was to be used.
Time enough in Spring to dust it down, maybe wipe it over with a Quick Detailer, then use the Zymöl when a fresh layer is required after the first couple of washes.
A) its French
B) non galvanised
C) I live in Yorkshire where it rains hourly 365 days a year
D) I've just dropped a 5 figure sum on the restoration
The car is also going to be used right through winter in a number of rallies, the first one being in early November and will be 3000km through France and Germany over the Alps.
The car will be in and out of storage until spring I reckon, each trip being a balls out thrash rather than a gentle pootle!
This being the case is there anything I can/should do with the paintwork while it is still fresh from the spray booth?
Cheers,
Ben
If the paint was baked rather than aired, then it's likely to be fully cured 6 weeks on.
In that case, and in light of the excursions planned, you'd be wiser to use a clear protection film (Ventureshield is one of many brands) on the areas likely to pick up stonechips.
Wax the rest, and for durability I'd suggest Bilt Hamber Finis Wax or Collinite.
That'd be the best solution given what's planned.
If you need an underseal or cavity wax, Bilt Hamber has those too, and possibly the best on the market.
In that case, and in light of the excursions planned, you'd be wiser to use a clear protection film (Ventureshield is one of many brands) on the areas likely to pick up stonechips.
Wax the rest, and for durability I'd suggest Bilt Hamber Finis Wax or Collinite.
That'd be the best solution given what's planned.
If you need an underseal or cavity wax, Bilt Hamber has those too, and possibly the best on the market.
iwanna said:
Cheap price for a wash & wax.
Since in storage it would be nice, but try to make sure you either get a cover or into a carcoon.
Helps dry the shell out as well as keeping dust off.
To be honest, I wouldnt prep a car for storage so cheap, but if your happy with his work, go for it!
Thanks for this. The car is indeed kept in an Airchamber.Since in storage it would be nice, but try to make sure you either get a cover or into a carcoon.
Helps dry the shell out as well as keeping dust off.
To be honest, I wouldnt prep a car for storage so cheap, but if your happy with his work, go for it!
Would be interested to know what you would do extra - genuine question
never wax fresh paintwork ,2K finishes will take aprox 90 days to fully cure even after baking, fact
for fresh painwork you will need a glaze not a wax ,the best i know of is 3M imperial handglaze
glaze will allow the paint to breath where wax will trap solvents and cuase the finish to dull
you bodyman and or valeter should know better than to seal fresh paint with wax
Paul
for fresh painwork you will need a glaze not a wax ,the best i know of is 3M imperial handglaze
glaze will allow the paint to breath where wax will trap solvents and cuase the finish to dull
you bodyman and or valeter should know better than to seal fresh paint with wax
Paul
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