Z8 before compounding?

Slickery · 05-20-06, 10:23

I just bought an old black Bronco and I really want the best protection I can find. It seams like the truck was never washed and definetly never waxed. You can tell there is very little paint left but thankfully there no metal showing. It is going to be my most challenging detail ever. It really should be done by rotary but I'm going to have to use a PC, but thankfully it belongs to be so if by chance I go through the paint I will just repaint it. My question is DO YOU THINK .. Putting z-8 on a squeeky clean paint will help that my pad and compound wont go through the paint? I think I have about a 20% chance of success, the paint is that bad, I'm just looking for anything that might help. I know there certainly is no garuntee and I'm just looking for a little aid. I didn't consider a wax or thick sealant because well you know, but the z8 seams to go on thinly so it might just help a little? I guess what I'm asking is just an opinion if Z8 might help somewhat act as a polishing oil, eventhough it's not in the compound. I'm starting with IP, and maybe DACP if IP doesn't work. I have ZPC or FPII as a final if I'm not repainting. Maybe I should try a compound with more oils? Thoughts?

wannafbody · 05-20-06, 11:58

If its single stage paint I'd try megs #80 or Mothers PowerPolish. anything too aggressive might go thru the paint. Don't waste the Z8.

Slickery · 05-20-06, 01:32

Your probably right, I just don't usually use compounds that have a lot of oils in them, but for this paint it might be necessary. What about optimum?

blkZ28Conv · 05-20-06, 02:36

Optimum polish or Z-PC Fusion will probably be a good starting point. Optimum will work longer because of its oil (lube) content. Both product are extremely mild so they would be a good place to start.
Don't waste the Z8. It will not help of ward against harming your delicate (old/not cared for) paint.

Good luck.