Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
#46
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Originally Posted by GreenZLT1
Regular wax has silicone, which can cause "fish eyes" while spraying fresh paint.
Rob
Rob
#47
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Originally Posted by ZaneO
Not all waxes/sealants have silicones, and there are different types of silicone, so you can't throw out a generic "silicone" and cover everything.
I've never had a wax that produced "fisheyes" on a paint surface; but I'm not doubting that it could happen.
#49
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Originally Posted by SpeedDemon02SS
what is the purpose of the clay bar? how can it help? I have an 02 which has prestine paint. a buddy of mine said i should clay bar it.
It's not pristine if it hasn't been clayed
#52
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Is it a rub on, rub off deal? and after that, should i compound? or just wax/sealant?
my routine as been just wash, 2 coats of wax. but will the clay rub take care of surface scratches? I am always looking for better results. i have been using meguiers, and have been happy with it....but now everyone is talking about zaino products.
my routine as been just wash, 2 coats of wax. but will the clay rub take care of surface scratches? I am always looking for better results. i have been using meguiers, and have been happy with it....but now everyone is talking about zaino products.
Last edited by SpeedDemon02SS; 12-06-2005 at 02:02 PM.
#53
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
You gently glide the claybar across your finish using a lubricant or quick detailer.
If your car is in pristine condition as you say, there should be absolutely no reason to use a compound on it. Compounds are meant to remove or lessen severe damage.
If your car doesn't have any swirls or scratches to deal with, you can go straight to your wax/sealant after claying.
If your car is in pristine condition as you say, there should be absolutely no reason to use a compound on it. Compounds are meant to remove or lessen severe damage.
If your car doesn't have any swirls or scratches to deal with, you can go straight to your wax/sealant after claying.
#54
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
the paint is very good...but every car...even new...has small scratchs or swirl makes in them. just from the dealer cleaning them. will the clay bar get rid of those?
#55
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Not every car has those problems - it depends on your particular vehicle, your dealer, etc.
Claying won't remove swirls. It only removes contamintation.
Claying won't remove swirls. It only removes contamintation.
#56
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Originally Posted by SpeedDemon02SS
the paint is very good...but every car...even new...has small scratchs or swirl makes in them. just from the dealer cleaning them. will the clay bar get rid of those?
#57
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
i know....that is what my car looks like after i am done with it. the surface swirls are so light that the wax completely fills them in. i just wanted to know if hte clay bar would do a better job of it.
#59
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Well update!
I clayed it, used the mothers Cleaner wax once and then the Meguiars NXT to finish it up.
It came out great! the best part about the Meguiars IMO was no dust, I did it about 2 weeks ago and it still shins even though the roads have been yucky, I havent had a need to wash it lately!
A few People at my work noiced it's even more shiny then usual! Makes me happy!
I'm getting the hood/ rear bumper re-painted on the 19th, I'm going away for a few weeks then back to school so I'm not concerned about waxing them for a wile.
The clay didnt remove as much particles as I thought it would, but even though the car was clean to begin with, it feels even smoother IMO the road salt is really only dust, and I can just power wash it off easily and it definately shines
I'll post some pics in the spring and after I get the summer wheels back on
I clayed it, used the mothers Cleaner wax once and then the Meguiars NXT to finish it up.
It came out great! the best part about the Meguiars IMO was no dust, I did it about 2 weeks ago and it still shins even though the roads have been yucky, I havent had a need to wash it lately!
A few People at my work noiced it's even more shiny then usual! Makes me happy!
I'm getting the hood/ rear bumper re-painted on the 19th, I'm going away for a few weeks then back to school so I'm not concerned about waxing them for a wile.
The clay didnt remove as much particles as I thought it would, but even though the car was clean to begin with, it feels even smoother IMO the road salt is really only dust, and I can just power wash it off easily and it definately shines
I'll post some pics in the spring and after I get the summer wheels back on
#60
Re: Looking for advice on how to make a 98' shine deep
Originally Posted by SpeedDemon02SS
i know....that is what my car looks like after i am done with it. the surface swirls are so light that the wax completely fills them in. i just wanted to know if hte clay bar would do a better job of it.
Here read this: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/arti...p?articleId=14