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04-28-2006, 08:17 PM
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Time to clay?
I have never used a clay bar on my current car or any previous cars, only because I never knew about it. Anyway, I just bought a brand new car and have had it for a week. I just washed it, polished it, then waxed it today. My question is, since it's a new car is it necessary to use a clay bar on it yet? And if not, how long would you wait until you clayed a new car?
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04-28-2006, 08:18 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
You must must must must must clay a new car.. I'm working on an 06 Chevy and i could hear the crap coming off the paint while i clayed. .
Yes clay it. you will be very happy
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04-28-2006, 08:19 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
Clay it right off the lot. Vehicles get delivered by train sometimes and the rail dust gets on the car and if not removed, will cause little rust spots on your paint. If you run your hand across the paint and feel any bumps, then its time to clay. Welcome to DC
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04-28-2006, 08:21 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
Even since its new its probally been sitting outside, and maybe around rail tracks, or by other factories. So yes, clay it.
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04-28-2006, 09:24 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
Definately clay the car
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04-29-2006, 03:06 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
Well, I just waxed it two days ago now without claying it. I have heard that you shouldnt wax your car too much because its not good for the paint. Should I wait until my next wax to clay it? Or should I just go ahead and wash, clay, wash, polish, wax again soon?
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04-29-2006, 03:33 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
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It is never a bad thing to wax your car. I'd go ahead and clay it as soon as you can. You don't want any of the contaminents on your paint to stay there for too long. By the way, make sure you stop by the New Members Forum to introduce yourself.
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04-29-2006, 08:14 PM
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Re: Time to clay?
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"I heard that you shouldnt wax your car too much because it's not good for the paint". Not true, however if the prep is done correctly, a sealer, and 2 coats of a quality carnuba is all you really need. IMHO, anymore than that is really just for "bragging rights". |
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04-29-2006, 08:28 PM
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Hail the power of Quattro
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Re: Time to clay?
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DO NOT wash your car with dish soap!!! It is not PH balanced to be used as car wash soap. If you don't believe me, call Dawn @ 1-800-725-3296 and ask them for yourself. Please, take the time and do it correctly. A good wash, clay, and polish will remove any of the old product to give you a brand new starting point.
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