Before clay??
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Racer
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From: Atlanta Ga
Before clay??
Can I use Mother's pre-wax cleaner instead of washing with dawn to remove old polish before I claybar? I will be using mothers sealer/glaze as next step after claying then will be using Reflections polish with Mother's Top Coat to finish it off
Last edited by midlifetoy1; Sep 1, 2008 at 01:00 PM. Reason: left some details off
Safety Car
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I would still prewash - this will remove surface contaminants and dirt. This can get caught up in the cleaner wax and end up causing marring and light scratching as you polish. I think any wash - car wash, Dawn, etc.... will do the trick and be a good prep for the cleaner wax.
Former Vendor
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From: South Florida
Wash --- Clay --- Polish (or paint cleanser) --- Protect
no need for Dawn at all in car care, especially when using a paint polish or paint cleanser (prewax product). Use clay first to pull contaminents up and away prior to rubbing them into paint with cleanser.
no need for Dawn at all in car care, especially when using a paint polish or paint cleanser (prewax product). Use clay first to pull contaminents up and away prior to rubbing them into paint with cleanser.
Race Director
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From: Hockessin Delaware
Wash --- Clay --- Polish (or paint cleanser) --- Protect
no need for Dawn at all in car care, especially when using a paint polish or paint cleanser (prewax product). Use clay first to pull contaminents up and away prior to rubbing them into paint with cleanser.
no need for Dawn at all in car care, especially when using a paint polish or paint cleanser (prewax product). Use clay first to pull contaminents up and away prior to rubbing them into paint with cleanser.
Definitely best to wash before claying.
