EASTER= A Time for Clay and Polish

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Apr 8, 2007 | 09:37 PM

ALLEGRO

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EASTER= A Time for Clay and Polish

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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Apr 8, 2007 | 10:04 PM

blkchipC5

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Looks good to me!

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:08 PM

Sniper168gr

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You did an excellent job... so when do I drop my car off?

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Apr 8, 2007 | 10:10 PM

kidd

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Yours looks real good nice shine did mine last week and was Real happy With the clay bar.

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:11 PM

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Great work --- and a beautiful car!

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:12 PM

cheelo18

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I just did the same - clay and Zaino - unbelievable when clayed

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:14 PM

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Looks good to me!

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:16 PM

Z06-JIM

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Awesome job Barry, vette looks great...

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Apr 8, 2007 | 10:17 PM

zTrek

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lookin' good!

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:19 PM

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Nice work.
Looks good.
Picked up my first clay bar this weekend at Griot's.

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.

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:22 PM

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Very Nice!

Apr 8, 2007 | 10:27 PM

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ALLEGRO

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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 !

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Apr 8, 2007 | 11:35 PM

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Beautiful car and what a shine.

Apr 8, 2007 | 11:58 PM

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kingsey

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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?

Apr 9, 2007 | 01:27 AM

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Quote:

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

Apr 9, 2007 | 02:17 AM

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Defender337

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Quote:

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

Apr 9, 2007 | 12:33 PM

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Awesome job Barry, vette looks great...

Looks super and you can come do mine

Apr 9, 2007 | 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLEGRO

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.