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Old 04-24-2005, 11:15 PM
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I am debating whether or not to clay bar my black 02 or not. I am using Menzerna Polishes to correct the finish. Should I clay before the Intensive Polish or will the IP clean the paint for me?
Old 04-24-2005, 11:40 PM
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I would *very carefully* clay the paint.
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just clayed my black FRC and NXT'ed it after..
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I clayed my 04 last year 2 weeks after I got it home.... dirtiest clay I've ever seen. In other words... CLAY your car.

Go here: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=14

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Clay, Clay, Clay !!!
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Clay your car....the worst that could happen is that you waste a little time. Chances are you will find it is something that should be done often and will give great results.
Very esy to use follow the instructions
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Clay your car. It is easy to do. I was afraid of scratching my car, but when I started all my fear gone. I used grigio's garage clay and quick detailer as lube.
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Originally Posted by KnightRider02
I am debating whether or not to clay bar my black 02 or not. I am using Menzerna Polishes to correct the finish. Should I clay before the Intensive Polish or will the IP clean the paint for me?
CLAY IT AND EVERYTING ELSE YOU OWN WITH PAINT!!!!
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Clay the car but don't waste your money on a clay lube nor use a detailers spray. Take a 32oz spray bottle, fill it with water and add a few drops of car soap. Use this as your clay lube.

Many pros like to rotary buff the finish first and then they clay. Then finish polishing.

Also no need to wash the car, dry the car, then wash the car again after claying. JUst wash the car and then while the car is still wet from rinsing use your homemade clay spray and clay the car. Rinse as you go along.

Anthony

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