HELP! Use of clay on paint before waxing
#21
hers what i use...
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish
Poorboys Black Hole Glaze
Poorboys EX Sealant
Poorboys Nattys Blue Paste Wax
in that order. and Poorboys Quick Spray Wax like every other wash to maintain the freshly waxed look.also when you clay use a quick detail spray to keep the surface slick. and cut the bsr into 4 pieces. a small piece is enough for a new car. and dont drop the clay, if you do, throw it away and use a new piece.
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish
Poorboys Black Hole Glaze
Poorboys EX Sealant
Poorboys Nattys Blue Paste Wax
in that order. and Poorboys Quick Spray Wax like every other wash to maintain the freshly waxed look.also when you clay use a quick detail spray to keep the surface slick. and cut the bsr into 4 pieces. a small piece is enough for a new car. and dont drop the clay, if you do, throw it away and use a new piece.
Last edited by FatBoyTrucker; 09-06-2009 at 07:16 AM.
#22
Alright, I'm getting ready to do it myself with all the information here, btw, what brand I should use and where I can buy them. I will start with geneal brand wash, then risen it, then mother clay bar, then what brand of rubbring compond, and what brand for sealant and polish and so, do I need a drill and some pads to help out?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#23
What Ive always done.
1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay
(3 stage wax)
4. Cleaner Wax
5. Polisher
6. Wax Sealant
Wax and Remove is always the last step. The wax is the sealant and whatever is on top of the wax is supposed to wipe off and come off easily. Why would you want your polish to rinse off after the first rain?
1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay
(3 stage wax)
4. Cleaner Wax
5. Polisher
6. Wax Sealant
Wax and Remove is always the last step. The wax is the sealant and whatever is on top of the wax is supposed to wipe off and come off easily. Why would you want your polish to rinse off after the first rain?
#27
polisher is any polish you want
and wax sealant is the most popular type of wax.
#30
Well it says darker color doesnt it? You can use it for your CSM but your not going to get the best finish. I suggest you buy the polish that is applicable to all colors not the dark colors. Go on Meguiars site and read the descriptions. If you are really lost, call there help line. They will sit down and give you all the information you need.
#32
#33
Wow you got this all wrong.
Polish is like a very fine sand paper so its going to take off all the wax and sealant that you just spent a good hour or 2 putting on.
You want to wash, clay, wash again to remove all the clay residue, polish, sealant then wax if you choose too.
When using clay be sure to use plenty of quick detailer so you don't mar up your paint. Use in it a side to side motion or up and down, never in circles. Also make sure to kneed the clay often so your not dragging dirt that you just picked up all around your paint.
Rubbing compound is not needed unless you have a very bad oxidized paint.
#35
Wow you got this all wrong.
Polish is like a very fine sand paper so its going to take off all the wax and sealant that you just spent a good hour or 2 putting on.
You want to wash, clay, wash again to remove all the clay residue, polish, sealant then wax if you choose too.
When using clay be sure to use plenty of quick detailer so you don't mar up your paint. Use in it a side to side motion or up and down, never in circles. Also make sure to kneed the clay often so your not dragging dirt that you just picked up all around your paint.
Rubbing compound is not needed unless you have a very bad oxidized paint.
Polish is like a very fine sand paper so its going to take off all the wax and sealant that you just spent a good hour or 2 putting on.
You want to wash, clay, wash again to remove all the clay residue, polish, sealant then wax if you choose too.
When using clay be sure to use plenty of quick detailer so you don't mar up your paint. Use in it a side to side motion or up and down, never in circles. Also make sure to kneed the clay often so your not dragging dirt that you just picked up all around your paint.
Rubbing compound is not needed unless you have a very bad oxidized paint.
hers what i use...
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish
Poorboys Black Hole Glaze
Poorboys EX Sealant
Poorboys Nattys Blue Paste Wax
in that order. and Poorboys Quick Spray Wax like every other wash to maintain the freshly waxed look.also when you clay use a quick detail spray to keep the surface slick. and cut the bsr into 4 pieces. a small piece is enough for a new car. and dont drop the clay, if you do, throw it away and use a new piece.
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish
Poorboys Black Hole Glaze
Poorboys EX Sealant
Poorboys Nattys Blue Paste Wax
in that order. and Poorboys Quick Spray Wax like every other wash to maintain the freshly waxed look.also when you clay use a quick detail spray to keep the surface slick. and cut the bsr into 4 pieces. a small piece is enough for a new car. and dont drop the clay, if you do, throw it away and use a new piece.
#36
Id say you want to keep plenty of lubricant on hand so you dont have any clay residue to begin with... then polish, and wax that ish. It seems from the last few posts that peeps are complicating the whole process. A clay and wax will bring out the shine just fine but if you want expert advice seek it out in a local manner. Too much confusion has already been brought about in this thread...
#37
A real polish has adbrasives in it that will remove oxidation, scratches and swirl marks. But a pure polish (as Meguairs calls it) is really a glaze that will add to the depth and gloss of your paint.
A sealant is man made containing polymers that will last longer than normal wax which contains carnauba. Now Meguairs NXT 2.0 "wax" is really a sealant. It also has *some* filling ability to hide swirls.
Time to go to work I can answer more later.
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http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html
Very detailed on claybarring. These forums have a TON of writeups for car detailing.
Very detailed on claybarring. These forums have a TON of writeups for car detailing.
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Also, invest in a really good orbital buffer and do not cheap out on towels. Buy some good micro fiber towels and be prepared to throw them out after a few uses. If they touch the ground, it's instantly garbage.
#40
I think you are confusing polish with glazes that fill swirl marks and in affect bring out more of a gloss and depth.