How soon to first wax?

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ttDexter

Discussion Starter · Jul 10, 2012

Just picked up my '12 HB SL, Mag. Grey metallic, last night and I'm wondering how long are you waiting before you first apply wax?

I noticed another thread where it was mentioned that these have thin paint. Glad I saw that because my first step with most fac. clear-coat paint is a ultra fine (2500) color sand and polish to level the orange peel and finish with Zaino topcoats. The surface on mine isn't terrible and certainly not worth risking trashing it with sanding.

I'm actually looking forward to doing this since the Versa has about 1/4 the surface area of my last car

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Underscore_Hero

· #2 · Jul 10, 2012

I did mine after it's 1st wash, only bad part was using Turtle Wax Black Box POS...., now using NXT

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JoshG

· #3 · Jul 10, 2012

I waxed mine like a month after I got it because I removed the pinstripe and Versa emblem so I wanted to protect those areas. I usually wax it every 6 months.

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ttDexter

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 13, 2012

Thanks for the feedback guys...Looks like I'll be getting out the Zaino this weekend

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MountainRider

· #5 · Jul 26, 2012

I would think the sooner the better. I usually do a cleaner wax first then a protective synthetic wax after.

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WizKid802

· #6 · Jul 29, 2012

I would suggest to wash and wax it at least once a week

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Paul79UF

· #7 · Mar 12, 2013

Another Zaino Zombie like me.

Love that stuff. They must purposely make it all smell good to make us use more.

Nowadays, I find myself being lazy and just using the All-In-One polish or a quick spray of Z6.

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Versa12

· #8 · Mar 12, 2013

No need to wait longer then 30 days for a vehicle factory painted since the paint is baked on.

I used to use NXT car shampoo and NXT synthetic wax but now I am using Wet Paint. I generally clay bar once or twice a year and apply wax once or twice a month.

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