definitely sold on clay bar process...
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Burning Brakes
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definitely sold on clay bar process...
Bought my '04 CE last Saturday. Washed then clay barred it today. The trunk lid and hood felt like sand paper after the wash and before the clay bar, now it's slick as glass. It took me about 2 hours to do the whole car as it really needed it bad. Taking a break before I put a coat of wax on it.
Clay bar before:
Clay bar after first pass (front hood):
I did this on my '69 a few weeks ago, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the '04. I take care of it with regular washing and waxing. This CE obviously wasn't treated as well and I'm making sure it will get better treatment from now on.
Clay bar before:
Clay bar after first pass (front hood):
I did this on my '69 a few weeks ago, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the '04. I take care of it with regular washing and waxing. This CE obviously wasn't treated as well and I'm making sure it will get better treatment from now on.
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I love clay bars. I've been using them forever. I took my BSM's off yesterday after much contemplation if I should, and after getting all the double sided sticky tape off the clay bar cleaned everything else off! Which one did you use? After trying a bunch this is the one I've had the best luck with.
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Before you wax.......
Bought my '04 CE last Saturday. Washed then clay barred it today. The trunk lid and hood felt like sand paper after the wash and before the clay bar, now it's slick as glass. It took me about 2 hours to do the whole car as it really needed it bad. Taking a break before I put a coat of wax on it.
Clay bar before:
Clay bar after first pass (front hood):
I did this on my '69 a few weeks ago, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the '04. I take care of it with regular washing and waxing. This CE obviously wasn't treated as well and I'm making sure it will get better treatment from now on.
Clay bar before:
Clay bar after first pass (front hood):
I did this on my '69 a few weeks ago, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the '04. I take care of it with regular washing and waxing. This CE obviously wasn't treated as well and I'm making sure it will get better treatment from now on.
When it comes to waxing use Meguiar's No. 21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 (for dark paint) or Meguiar's No. 26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax (for light paint).
For maintanance, use Meguiar's No. 34 Final Inspection. I actually buy this product by the gallon.
You will appreciate the results.
I was taught this method by Jim Larson, Meguiar's head detailer.
Hope this helps.
Roger T
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Burning Brakes
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I love clay bars. I've been using them forever. I took my BSM's off yesterday after much contemplation if I should, and after getting all the double sided sticky tape off the clay bar cleaned everything else off! Which one did you use? After trying a bunch this is the one I've had the best luck with.
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Burning Brakes
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Before you put a coat of wax on your car,use something like Meguiar's No. 9 Swirl Remover, then use Mequiar's No. 205 Ultra Finishing Polish.
When it comes to waxing use Meguiar's No. 21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 (for dark paint) or Meguiar's No. 26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax (for light paint).
For maintanance, use Meguiar's No. 34 Final Inspection. I actually buy this product by the gallon.
You will appreciate the results.
I was taught this method by Jim Larson, Meguiar's head detailer.
Hope this helps.
Roger T
When it comes to waxing use Meguiar's No. 21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 (for dark paint) or Meguiar's No. 26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax (for light paint).
For maintanance, use Meguiar's No. 34 Final Inspection. I actually buy this product by the gallon.
You will appreciate the results.
I was taught this method by Jim Larson, Meguiar's head detailer.
Hope this helps.
Roger T
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When I picked the clay bar kit up at the parts store, the guy behind the counter asked me how to use it so I gave him a quick tutorial. My son in law has a nice 350Z vert, and wants me to show him how to use it. I ran my hand across the paint (without a plastic bag) and it needs to be done bad, was rough as a cob.
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Clay bars do make a huge difference in the paint. I did it to my '00 and need to do it to my '03.
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In the past week I've done the Z, the M3 and the wifes TT. All 3 needed it bad since we moved up here to WA late last year. Top off with Meguiar's Ultimate Wax (no wax, all Polymer) and the Z has never looked so much like glass.
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Our club had a polishing tutorial from a respected paint guy a couple of years ago. When questioned about clay bars, he totally dismissed them as unnecessary and could ruin the paint! Anyways, after hearing from many many members here about the great results, I tried it a couple of weeks ago. Worked great! Didn't have that much dirt come off but the paint was alot smoother. If the paint feels smoother, you know it's going to shine better too.
If it feels like glass it's going to shine like glass.
If it feels like glass it's going to shine like glass.
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Burning Brakes
I've used it on my 99 Artic White, my 05 GTO, and even my wife's 09 Smart car. It works just great and they all finish smooth as a baby's bottom.