Finally got it done- Clayed and waxed.

[Wayne M.]

Yesterday afternoon I decided to git it done. I am on vacation this week so I was looking to do jobs like this that get overlooked.

I did it once or twice before, and I still can't believe what I took off and how rough before and how smooth the paint was afterwards. They claim that the wax comes off easier after the surface is clay cleaned and it sure seems it. I didn't do the roof or the cap as most dirt is on the sides- windows down. I wiped the truck down again this morning, and it looks and feels awesome. I'm not a real detail freak- my truck gets hit with terrible road grime, but this was worth it!

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

YUP - used to use that on my Corvette and SS Camaro - really makes a difference!

 

[Mishkaya]

I am getting ready to do my truck within the next couple of weeks. Like to do this at least once a year if not twice. It does make a huge difference. I have been a lot better about doing it since I got a power random orbital polisher to assist in the task.

mishkaya

 

[Salt Dog]

Has any body had the chance to use the liquid clay bar by turtle wax " ICE ". I never new what a clay bar was and what it was supposed to do. I saw the commercial and decided to give my truck some attention it deserved. That liquid clay bar is awesome. Maybe the solid claybar is better but i think i will stick with this stuff. Heck next time i'm gonna getter done with a power buffer. This stuff made my truck look close to brand new... ... Oo.

 

[MA2LA]

is the clay bar that much different than something like a rubbing compound. I used to use #7 or something like that and it always did a great job in bring out color and shine before I even waxed.

 

[Wayne M.]

is the clay bar that much different than something like a rubbing compound. I used to use #7 or something like that and it always did a great job in bring out color and shine before I even waxed.

Don't use compound on our paints! At least unless you're a pro paint man, of which I am not. I knew not to use compound on clear coats. The Clay bar is kinda like dumdum, a sticky modeling clay like substance. It is used with the detail sprays you see near the waxes. I'f you've never used/ seen it, you must check it out. Buy the kit and read the box well. I thought it was a joke at first. It actually picks the dirt out of the paint and leaves it baby butt smooth, then you have to wax. Block out a nice afternoon, you won't believe it.

 

[Wayne M.]

Has any body had the chance to use the liquid clay bar by turtle wax " ICE ". I never new what a clay bar was and what it was supposed to do. I saw the commercial and decided to give my truck some attention it deserved. That liquid clay bar is awesome. Maybe the solid claybar is better but i think i will stick with this stuff. Heck next time i'm gonna getter done with a power buffer. This stuff made my truck look close to brand new... ... Oo.

Salt Dog, I would like to see which is better. Maybe I'll get the ICE next time, use it on one spot, then go over it with the clay to see if it got everything.

 

[JEstes]

Salt Dog, I would like to see which is better. Maybe I'll get the ICE next time, use it on one spot, then go over it with the clay to see if it got everything.

I tried the liquid stuff of my front bumper to help get some bugs off after a road trip, and it didn't work nearly as well as the real clay bar.

 

[Coalsmoke]

I don't know about that liquid stuff, but I'd always clay bar the car before it went into the shows. With all those overhead stadium type lights, it makes a really large difference when you've stacked the wax and there's hardly even a spec of dust on the car. The regular clay bars work on the principle of grabbing the contaminates and shearing them off the surface of the clear coat. You must use a glide / lube agent with it, and fold the bar often so you're not dragging all those contaminants back over your paint. Here's a tip, when you are done clay baring and you want to look for missed spots, its hard to see before you put on at least one coat of wax and / or get it under the bright lights, so instead feel for the missed spots. Get a thin plastic sandwich baggy, stick your fingers in it and with using some glide agent, lightly run your fingers over the paint. You'll find the areas you missed with the clay real easy that way as it will stand out like sand paper. Once all is good, wax her up and it will look real nice. If you want it to look real deep and warm, use 1-3 layers of high quality (semi-solid) Carnuba.

 

[Wayne M.]

Thanks, Coalsmoke the baggie idea sounds good. I went back to work yesterday and guess what- rain. Oh well, at least I got caught up with it

 

[Coalsmoke]

You bet