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Quick Question about clay bar?
Le Mans Master
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I do just to get all the detail spray off the car before I put the wax on. I dont think its completly necessary because i have done it both ways, but I think it will probably be better if you do.
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I have never used a clay bar.
Is it a tedious/time consuming process ?
Is there a problem to clay bar the car in sections.......like a fender a week ?
777
Is it a tedious/time consuming process ?
Is there a problem to clay bar the car in sections.......like a fender a week ?
777
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I did all my work this week, all 6 hours of it so maybe next time
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If you are going right to a sealant / wax after clay I would wash the car to remove the residue.
It should take about an hour to clay a Vette. Make sure you use plenty of lube. If the bar starts to "hang up", add some more lube.
It should take about an hour to clay a Vette. Make sure you use plenty of lube. If the bar starts to "hang up", add some more lube.
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I have never used a clay bar.
Is it a tedious/time consuming process ?
Is there a problem to clay bar the car in sections.......like a fender a week ?
777
Is it a tedious/time consuming process ?
Is there a problem to clay bar the car in sections.......like a fender a week ?
777
If you do a section a week, by the time you're done the original section will have contaminants on it again. That's the purpose of the clay, to remove the junk on the paint, prepping it for your favorite polish/sealant/wax.
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All I have is:
1) Mothers CA Gold Cleaner Wax
2) Turtle Wax Platinum Ultra Gloss
3) Meguiar's Gold Class
Pick One...wise members of the CF...
1) Mothers CA Gold Cleaner Wax
2) Turtle Wax Platinum Ultra Gloss
3) Meguiar's Gold Class
Pick One...wise members of the CF...
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I wash first with Dawn which really removes a lot of tar, grease. Then claybar using a squirt bottle of water with a little Dawn and lots of water to lube as I go. Then wash it again. Then wax, polish - I use Zaino Z5 polish and Z6 gloss enhancer. Usually only claybar every 2 years or so. May do some spot claybar especially around rear of wheel wells. Worth doing at least once and as needed after that.
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I'd recommend washing it after the clay bar. You'll really like the feel and looks of the car's surface after using the clay bar too.
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It's a fast process with plenty of your favorite lubricant. If you do a section a week, by the time you're done the original section will have contaminants on it again. That's the purpose of the clay, to remove the junk on the paint, prepping it for your favorite polish/sealant/wax.
If you do a section a week, by the time you're done the original section will have contaminants on it again. That's the purpose of the clay, to remove the junk on the paint, prepping it for your favorite polish/sealant/wax.
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