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axis · 09-24-2013, 12:44 PM

Youtube is your friend. I bet there are THOUSANDS of vids on claying. Watch a couple and i'm sure you'll be confident in claying. Adams and Autogeek both have very good videos as well. Since this is your first time, i'd suggest as above and go to walmart of your favorite auto parts store and grab a detailing clay kit. Until recently, all detailing clay was made from one or two places. What that means is, it's all pretty much the same, depending on the grade. Meguairs, Mothers, Turtle, etc, doesn't really matter. One isn't better than the other so get the one that is the best value for what's in the box.

Autogeek Claybar instructions

cableman · 09-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Its easier to ruin your paint just by washing it, then claying. Make sure its lubed, and clay away!

Spartan01 · 09-24-2013, 03:24 PM

You may want to check your water source. If you have "hard" water, the instilled minerals can lead to spotting. A simple solution would be to use distilled water, maybe $0.75 a gallon from Wally World.

I used to detail cars professionally for shows. My process was as follows:
Prewash rinse of carwash fluid and water.
Rinse
Wash, using a SOFT wash brush
Rinse
Wash using hand mitt and wash fluid
Rinse
Dry using Water Blade and Chamois
Clay if necessary
Polish, hand buff to high shine with buff mitt, Zymoil was my preferred brand,
Wax, usually 2 coats,
Buff BY HAND to HIGH shine

kostnkost · 09-24-2013, 05:47 PM

Claying a car is so easy even a caveman can do it!

Ohten · 09-24-2013, 08:45 PM

Is this a mustang or a Camaro?

Good_Times · 09-25-2013, 11:57 AM

If you aren't sure about purchasing a clay towel (Nanoskin or equivalent) then pick up a Meguiar's or Mothers kit and remember the lube is included for a reason. If you think your hard water is causing water spots then think about using distilled water along with the a rinse less product such as ONR or ONR+W. The Garry Dean rinse less wash method is your friend.
Keep this in mind. Your cars surface is like a mirror. The more contaminants and defects on it will reduce the reflection (shine). Much like a broken mirror. Removing these will increase the shine you desire.

Avenging Orange · 09-25-2013, 11:17 PM

Wax it....its not going to hurt anything. If its still there, take the next step. No sense doing something you are not comfortable with until you try the simplest route.

Whatdahell5 · 11-10-2013, 04:04 PM

Last Sunday I had my 2011 Camaro (Black with grey stripes) washed and waxed at my local detail shop. The next day it rained, but nothing out of the ordinary. I live in an apartment and my car is under a car port and I drive it sparingly, so when I went to take it for a drive I noticed what "looks" like water spots on my rear strips. I didn't think anything of it until I washed my car and the "water spots" didn't wash off. It seems like this is a pretty common thing with these vinyl stripes, but I haven't found anything on these forums with definitive on how to remove these stains. I've tried vinegar on a microfiber cloth and some off the shelf Mothers Vinyl clear. My next attempt will be to use Clay Bar, but I wanted to get some forum advice/opinions/help before using a more drastic approach.

Does anybody know how this happened? Is it even fixable or will I have to replace my rear strips?

I bought this car used about 2 months ago and its still under warranty till the end of the month.

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CamaroDreams07 · 11-10-2013, 04:48 PM

Your warranty doesn't cover that. And you'll probably need to get them replaced. You can try a very light clay.

Vinyl always ends up costing more than just painting because it's so much less forgiving.

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Speedbuggy · 11-10-2013, 04:56 PM

you might get away with also trying duragloss WSR, or chemical guys water spot remover.

i don't think it will hurt the vinyl, but it really doesn't make a difference at this point i guess.

bumblebeecamaro · 11-10-2013, 06:17 PM

Get the speedy prep sponge and do it right the first time. I just did my car last week with great success with me being a first timer with the claying process.

CamaroDreams07 · 11-10-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Get the speedy prep sponge and do it right the first time. I just did my car last week with great success with me being a first timer with the claying process.

You just need to be really careful with any clay type product on vinyl.

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tramtwo · 11-10-2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You just need to be really careful with any clay type product on vinyl.

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I think it is impossible to not mar the vinyl not matter how fine the clay or soft the touch.

CamaroDreams07 · 11-10-2013, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

I think it is impossible to not mar the vinyl not matter how fine the clay or soft the touch.

I agree

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09-24-2013, 12:44 PM	#15
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Youtube is your friend. I bet there are THOUSANDS of vids on claying. Watch a couple and i'm sure you'll be confident in claying. Adams and Autogeek both have very good videos as well. Since this is your first time, i'd suggest as above and go to walmart of your favorite auto parts store and grab a detailing clay kit. Until recently, all detailing clay was made from one or two places. What that means is, it's all pretty much the same, depending on the grade. Meguairs, Mothers, Turtle, etc, doesn't really matter. One isn't better than the other so get the one that is the best value for what's in the box. Autogeek Claybar instructions __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-24-2013, 03:24 PM	#17
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	You may want to check your water source. If you have "hard" water, the instilled minerals can lead to spotting. A simple solution would be to use distilled water, maybe $0.75 a gallon from Wally World. I used to detail cars professionally for shows. My process was as follows: Prewash rinse of carwash fluid and water. Rinse Wash, using a SOFT wash brush Rinse Wash using hand mitt and wash fluid Rinse Dry using Water Blade and Chamois Clay if necessary Polish, hand buff to high shine with buff mitt, Zymoil was my preferred brand, Wax, usually 2 coats, Buff BY HAND to HIGH shine __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

09-24-2013, 05:47 PM	#18
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Claying a car is so easy even a caveman can do it! __________________

09-24-2013, 08:45 PM	#19
Ohten Drives: Granite Crystal Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach,FL by way of Akron,OH Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Is this a mustang or a Camaro? __________________

09-25-2013, 11:17 PM	#21
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Wax it....its not going to hurt anything. If its still there, take the next step. No sense doing something you are not comfortable with until you try the simplest route. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

09-24-2013, 02:53 PM	#16
cableman Drives: camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: long island Posts: 31	Its easier to ruin your paint just by washing it, then claying. Make sure its lubed, and clay away!

09-25-2013, 11:57 AM	#20
Good_Times Drives: red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 324	If you aren't sure about purchasing a clay towel (Nanoskin or equivalent) then pick up a Meguiar's or Mothers kit and remember the lube is included for a reason. If you think your hard water is causing water spots then think about using distilled water along with the a rinse less product such as ONR or ONR+W. The Garry Dean rinse less wash method is your friend. Keep this in mind. Your cars surface is like a mirror. The more contaminants and defects on it will reduce the reflection (shine). Much like a broken mirror. Removing these will increase the shine you desire.

11-10-2013, 04:04 PM	#22
Whatdahell5 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS w/ Grey Strips, Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 8 View My Garage	In need of some help Last Sunday I had my 2011 Camaro (Black with grey stripes) washed and waxed at my local detail shop. The next day it rained, but nothing out of the ordinary. I live in an apartment and my car is under a car port and I drive it sparingly, so when I went to take it for a drive I noticed what "looks" like water spots on my rear strips. I didn't think anything of it until I washed my car and the "water spots" didn't wash off. It seems like this is a pretty common thing with these vinyl stripes, but I haven't found anything on these forums with definitive on how to remove these stains. I've tried vinegar on a microfiber cloth and some off the shelf Mothers Vinyl clear. My next attempt will be to use Clay Bar, but I wanted to get some forum advice/opinions/help before using a more drastic approach. Does anybody know how this happened? Is it even fixable or will I have to replace my rear strips? I bought this car used about 2 months ago and its still under warranty till the end of the month. Please help...

11-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#23
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Your warranty doesn't cover that. And you'll probably need to get them replaced. You can try a very light clay. Vinyl always ends up costing more than just painting because it's so much less forgiving. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

11-10-2013, 04:56 PM	#24
Speedbuggy Drives: bad ass camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 37	you might get away with also trying duragloss WSR, or chemical guys water spot remover. i don't think it will hurt the vinyl, but it really doesn't make a difference at this point i guess.

11-10-2013, 06:17 PM	#25
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	Get the speedy prep sponge and do it right the first time. I just did my car last week with great success with me being a first timer with the claying process. __________________