J/C if you guys re-wash after claybar-ing
#1
J/C if you guys re-wash after claybar-ing
I was just wondering what some of you guys do when you clay the vehicle. I always start with a real good wash then go directly to claybar-ing. Afterwards, I re-wash it but was thinking that a quick spray of some quick mist detailer should also do the job. I don't think that this would effect the final results to much.
#6
I think I might approach this differently than most. This eliminates -- or rather combines -- the "re-wash" after claybaring.
I do a thorough wash.
Then I get a new bucket of water -- about half full, with about 3-4x much carwash soap as I'd use for a regular wash. It makes a slick, frothy mess. Then I start with one panel at a time, with a new wash mitt. Soap. Claybar. Next panel: Soap, claybar.
When I'm done with the last panel, I'll usually go over the horizontal parts of the car once more with the mitt and rinse.
The reason I claybar and use a soapy wash solution and mitt is that I don't think the "all-inclusive claybar spray" is enough. The frothy soap provides a really thick, slick solution that the claybar can ride on. Plus, if the claybar picks up dirt, I just use more froth/soap to get rid of it. It never dries out, leaves no cloudy stuff after the rinse.
PS - Claybar the windows and t-tops too -- next time it rains, you will notice substantial improvement in the function of water beading and wipers. For extra-slick glass, apply a coat of rain-x.
I do a thorough wash.
Then I get a new bucket of water -- about half full, with about 3-4x much carwash soap as I'd use for a regular wash. It makes a slick, frothy mess. Then I start with one panel at a time, with a new wash mitt. Soap. Claybar. Next panel: Soap, claybar.
When I'm done with the last panel, I'll usually go over the horizontal parts of the car once more with the mitt and rinse.
The reason I claybar and use a soapy wash solution and mitt is that I don't think the "all-inclusive claybar spray" is enough. The frothy soap provides a really thick, slick solution that the claybar can ride on. Plus, if the claybar picks up dirt, I just use more froth/soap to get rid of it. It never dries out, leaves no cloudy stuff after the rinse.
PS - Claybar the windows and t-tops too -- next time it rains, you will notice substantial improvement in the function of water beading and wipers. For extra-slick glass, apply a coat of rain-x.
#9
I think I might approach this differently than most. This eliminates -- or rather combines -- the "re-wash" after claybaring.
I do a thorough wash.
Then I get a new bucket of water -- about half full, with about 3-4x much carwash soap as I'd use for a regular wash. It makes a slick, frothy mess. Then I start with one panel at a time, with a new wash mitt. Soap. Claybar. Next panel: Soap, claybar.
When I'm done with the last panel, I'll usually go over the horizontal parts of the car once more with the mitt and rinse.
The reason I claybar and use a soapy wash solution and mitt is that I don't think the "all-inclusive claybar spray" is enough. The frothy soap provides a really thick, slick solution that the claybar can ride on. Plus, if the claybar picks up dirt, I just use more froth/soap to get rid of it. It never dries out, leaves no cloudy stuff after the rinse.
PS - Claybar the windows and t-tops too -- next time it rains, you will notice substantial improvement in the function of water beading and wipers. For extra-slick glass, apply a coat of rain-x.
I do a thorough wash.
Then I get a new bucket of water -- about half full, with about 3-4x much carwash soap as I'd use for a regular wash. It makes a slick, frothy mess. Then I start with one panel at a time, with a new wash mitt. Soap. Claybar. Next panel: Soap, claybar.
When I'm done with the last panel, I'll usually go over the horizontal parts of the car once more with the mitt and rinse.
The reason I claybar and use a soapy wash solution and mitt is that I don't think the "all-inclusive claybar spray" is enough. The frothy soap provides a really thick, slick solution that the claybar can ride on. Plus, if the claybar picks up dirt, I just use more froth/soap to get rid of it. It never dries out, leaves no cloudy stuff after the rinse.
PS - Claybar the windows and t-tops too -- next time it rains, you will notice substantial improvement in the function of water beading and wipers. For extra-slick glass, apply a coat of rain-x.
#10
i washed it first with original dawn, when i clay bar'ed it i used the Z7 car wash as the lubricant.When i was done i washed it with the Z7 car wash.Then i polished the car using the Z2 with the ZFX cure accelerator.Put on 3 coats and used the Z6 in between each coat.I have to say its the best my envoy has ever looked.Even a couple of weeks later when there is a good hard rain i come out and it looks like it was just washed.The dirt/dust just slides right off.i am ver pleased with it.
#12
that statement seems contradicting but i could be reading it wrong. i was under the impression that the point of such products was to fix/cover up imperfections in the paint and then sealing the paint through wax or other products would improve the shine.
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