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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Well after being off work for over a week (vacation) I decided to claybar and polish the AE. As usual it came out great and I really suggest to everyone to clay their car before they finish the detailing. It is amazing how smooth and refective the surface becomes when it is truly clean.



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Looks good to me!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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You did an excellent job... so when do I drop my car off?

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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Yours looks real good nice shine did mine last week and was Real happy With the clay bar.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Great work --- and a beautiful car!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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I just did the same - clay and Zaino - unbelievable when clayed
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Looks good to me!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Awesome job Barry, vette looks great...
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lookin' good!
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Nice work.
Looks good.
Picked up my first clay bar this weekend at Griot's.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Its more amazing you captured the clear coat on film, that is tuff to do.

Looks amazing.
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Very Nice!
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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
Its more amazing you captured the clear coat on film, that is tuff to do.

Looks amazing.
Thanks !

The trick is finding the correct angle with late-afternoon sunlight.
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Beautiful car and what a shine.
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I was going to clay bar my car but i was afraid i was going to some how mess up my paint.

Does it remove the wax as well? Any wrong way to do it?
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Originally Posted by kingsey
I was going to clay bar my car but i was afraid i was going to some how mess up my paint.

Does it remove the wax as well? Any wrong way to do it?
Remove Wax? YES

Wrong Ways? Use lots of Quick Detailer, nead your clay after each panel, and if you drop it....throw it away.

Should take about 1/2 of a large bottle of QD and take you about 30 minutes. You will be very happy with the results.

Good Luck
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Originally Posted by ALLEGRO
[SIZE="2"]As usual it came out great and I really suggest to everyone to clay their car before they finish the detailing. It is amazing how smooth and refective the surface becomes when it is truly clean.
and good job! .... I will be doing the same when the weather warms up here in Ohio
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Awesome job Barry, vette looks great...
Looks super and you can come do mine
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Originally Posted by ALLEGRO
Remove Wax? YES

Wrong Ways? Use lots of Quick Detailer, nead your clay after each panel, and if you drop it....throw it away.

Should take about 1/2 of a large bottle of QD and take you about 30 minutes. You will be very happy with the results.

Good Luck
If you use Zaino products, mix a half cap of Z7 car wash with water to make your own lubricant.

Keep the surface wet don't let it start to dry.

Put a clean towel down on the floor just below where you are working, especially the sides which may help save the clay from contamination if you, and you most likely will, drop it.

Work a square foot area or so at a time. Wipe it clean with a damp towel and move to the next area.

Wash the vehicle afterwards and apply a coat of polish if not two following the claying.
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Nice job!
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