Cool shot, clayed, waxed, and polished...
04-11-2010, 10:50 PM
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Clay bar is easy.
Step One: Wash Car
Step Two: Apply Clay lube to small area 12" by 12" and rub with clay bar
Step Three: Continue
Step Four: Kneed the Clay bar to clean the bar when needed
Step Five: Wash Car Again
Step Six: Admire Work.
That's the basics... it's not difficult at all.
Step One: Wash Car
Step Two: Apply Clay lube to small area 12" by 12" and rub with clay bar
Step Three: Continue
Step Four: Kneed the Clay bar to clean the bar when needed
Step Five: Wash Car Again
Step Six: Admire Work.
That's the basics... it's not difficult at all.
04-12-2010, 02:00 AM
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04-12-2010, 10:46 AM
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The clay bar doesnt actually leave anything on the car...i dont think, I got a kit by Mothers that comes with a bottle of spray, 2 clay bars and a microfiber cloth, all I did was spray it on, gently slide the clay over the lubricated area then wiped the excess spray off with the towel, done deal. I didnt even wash mine a second time I just waxed it.
04-12-2010, 11:49 AM
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ah ok, i think i might try this next week. i want to do it this week but im detailing my buddies 79 monte on hydros ( think training day only maroon ) so ill try this on my own car before my customers.
so wash, clay, then wax and the car is set correct?
so wash, clay, then wax and the car is set correct?
04-12-2010, 11:57 AM
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the clay bar should remove everything off the clear coat. I'd suggest washing the car a second time after using the bar to make sure any other residue is off the car. Then I would wax the car just to have an added layer of protection on top of the clear coat.
04-12-2010, 11:57 AM
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It's amazing what a difference clay can make! I did mine for the first time ever this spring and like yourself was shocked at not only how much **** came off my paint but how much better the wax held to the surface.
To 07MetallicSC, washing it off is an option but depending on the lubricant you use this isn't always necessary. If you use a quick deailer, keep the surface heavily lubricated and wipe it off when still wet I didn't have to. Any small bits of residue that were left were taken clean off by the Pre-Wax w/ a buffing pad. I would assume elbow grease and an applicator (with a pre-wax) would also be sufficient.
If you read Stu'd detailing how-to he recommends a wash after which never hurts but I inspected mine after claybar and decided I didnt need to
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To 07MetallicSC, washing it off is an option but depending on the lubricant you use this isn't always necessary. If you use a quick deailer, keep the surface heavily lubricated and wipe it off when still wet I didn't have to. Any small bits of residue that were left were taken clean off by the Pre-Wax w/ a buffing pad. I would assume elbow grease and an applicator (with a pre-wax) would also be sufficient.
If you read Stu'd detailing how-to he recommends a wash after which never hurts but I inspected mine after claybar and decided I didnt need to
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04-12-2010, 12:01 PM
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just did mine 2 weeks ago
04-12-2010, 12:11 PM
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ill do a second wash just for the heck of it being easy and just peace of mind. now what would you reccomend for fine fine scratches. theyre not even scratches more swirl marks. whats reccomendation for that?
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