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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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I don't wash the Vette much because it's detailed perfect all the time. but when I wash my other cars I use Meguires.....





This yellow stuff smells amazing. Sometimes when I'm finished washing I walk around and sniff my car. It's fun.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by D.Guerra
Wash, dry, clay, polish, wax, trim dressing and detail spray to remove wax residue. That's my quarter year treatment loving for both my rides. Normal wash and dry with trim dressing, of course, every other week.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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I have to ask.....if I have to put a baggie on my hand to feel how rough the paint is, how rough is it, really...

If I were a betting man, I would bet there is no visible difference between a car that has a clay bar used on it and one that hasn't. And yes, I have used a clay bar and couldn't tell any visual difference.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
I have to ask.....if I have to put a baggie on my hand to feel how rough the paint is, how rough is it, really...

If I were a betting man, I would bet there is no visible difference between a car that has a clay bar used on it and one that hasn't. And yes, I have used a clay bar and couldn't tell any visual difference.
I have 3 cars that I wax twice a year. I try to clay before I polish and wax, but sometimes I skip the clay. I have noticed that the wax lasts longer on a clayed car. Waxing over paint contaminants causes the wax to wear off faster.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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And....the smoother/flatter the paint surface the better the reflection.

As far as preventing bird droppings from staining the paint I have never had this problem with my Klasse regime.

After the fact maybe a cleaning compound is needed or a stronger polish.

As I said I have never had this problem with the cars that I cared about with the Klasse sealant.
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