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THIS is why you clay bar before polishing!!!

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Benzdriver81, Jun 1, 2017.

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  1. Jun 5, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    There's a thread called 'Ask A Detailer', I think. It's in the Detailing section.
    Should have most your answers

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  2. Jun 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    Thanks dirty deeds!
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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    That's more of a "when" rather than a "how often." For how often you clean and care for your paint, I think you're good for a long time! If I had to throw out a number, I'd say once every 6 months to a year.

    A clay bar will remove the wax/sealant layer you currently have on, so I'd only use it when you start to see swirl marks, you're ready to polish them out, and apply a fresh new coat of wax/sealant.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    lol

    dangerous.jpg
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    Do yourself a favor and get a 6-pack before you do, because the prep work almost always kills my motivation. Appropriately metered consumption helps keep the project moving and relatively stress-free :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jun 5, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    Do you keep it in a garage? I would say with what you are doing, I would guess once a year would be fine.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    Depends. Is it garaged? Does it get exposed to a lot of tree sap or other contaminants falling out of the sky? I use Zaino products and the truck is garaged and the truck spends 98% of it's life on pavement. Once a year I will do the full treatment: wash, clay, wash, hand polish, polish and polish. Probably wash it once a month. So, short answer, I clay once a year for my situation. Good luck and congrats on your new truck and retirement. Where are you in Maryland? I'm in Anne Arundel County, Severna Park.
     
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    Thanks for the info! I'm down in Huntingtown.
     
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    Anytime you touch your paint there is risk for scratching and marring, so the clay bar process, even when done meticulously has some risk of marring and scratching. No paint cleaning process is devoid of risk.
    In some cases you probably can get away with going straight to polishing/cutting without too much of an issue.
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2017 at 4:08 AM
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    The only thing I might add to what other people have already told you, unless you need to, don't wash the truck once a week. You CAN, depending on your washing methods, lower the life of sealers and waxes by over washing and aggressive washing. I'd keep the maintenance washes down to needs only. Also, as always, two bucket wash with pH balanced soaps to prevent stripping of sealers.
     
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    Shouldn't notice a deterioration when using a spray wax to dry. :rolleyes:
     
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  14. Jun 12, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    You'll forget all about clay.
     
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    I've heard a lot about those. I'd even like to give their wash mitt a try. I've read that you can use car soap as a lubricant, so I would think that this would kill 2 birds with one stone. Wash a spot, flip it over, "clay" the same spot, wash the next spot.
    $53 Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB Fine Grade Wash Mitt,Weft Knitted Microfiber [AS-016] Blue, 6" x 8.7"
    https://smile.amazon.com/Nanoskin-A...=1497288176&sr=8-1&keywords=nanoskin+wash+mit
     
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    Wax On!

    Danielson. :rofl:
     
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    :anonymous:

    I was thinking "That looks like rattle-can paint. Probably damaged that side...which makes sense why he didn't clay bar the sides..."
     
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    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    IMG_3089.jpg This is why you don't wax without clay bar. I feel so bad for them,this is a brand new X5. Clear coat is totally marred.
     
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