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5thGenCamaroChick · 06-02-2010, 12:12 PM

Hey guys, I would like to get some opinions on wether or not it's okay to clay/wax my car outside. Here's the thing; Let's say I wash my car and pull it under the carport (don't have a garage). While I'm claying/waxing fine dust particles from the air will be settling on the car. I'm afraid the clay bar/wax applicators mixed with the dust might leave swirl marks. Anyone know if that's a valid concern? I can borrow a garage if I need to, but I don't want to use someone else's water to wash, so I'd have to wash at home then drive to their house, which would leave me with the same problem I have at home: dust on the car. Any info is appreciated.

SSOOCH · 06-02-2010, 12:30 PM

As long as you use enough detail spray to keep the paint wet you will be fine.

Fishdadddy · 06-02-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

As long as you use enough detail spray to keep the paint wet you will be fine.

Buffnshine · 06-02-2010, 12:39 PM

You dont want to do it on a windy day, however doing it outside is fine especially if you are using a over the counter grade clay (ie... Adams, Mothers, Meguars). Dont dry the car and use plenty of clay lubricant/detail spray as SSOUCH said. Also remeber to keep kneeding the every so often. A good rule of thumb is every pannel to ball it back up and then reflatten into a pancake. Dont forget to to mist your your clay and your hands or gloves witht the lubricant to prevent sticking. And of coarse if you drop it discard immediatly. Hope that helps

5thGenCamaroChick · 06-02-2010, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Now if the weather would just clear up so I can get 'r done.

Buffnshine · 06-04-2010, 12:15 PM

Post pics when your done

06-02-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Clay bar/wax question Hey guys, I would like to get some opinions on wether or not it's okay to clay/wax my car outside. Here's the thing; Let's say I wash my car and pull it under the carport (don't have a garage). While I'm claying/waxing fine dust particles from the air will be settling on the car. I'm afraid the clay bar/wax applicators mixed with the dust might leave swirl marks. Anyone know if that's a valid concern? I can borrow a garage if I need to, but I don't want to use someone else's water to wash, so I'd have to wash at home then drive to their house, which would leave me with the same problem I have at home: dust on the car. Any info is appreciated. __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

06-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	As long as you use enough detail spray to keep the paint wet you will be fine. __________________

06-02-2010, 12:39 PM	#4
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	You dont want to do it on a windy day, however doing it outside is fine especially if you are using a over the counter grade clay (ie... Adams, Mothers, Meguars). Dont dry the car and use plenty of clay lubricant/detail spray as SSOUCH said. Also remeber to keep kneeding the every so often. A good rule of thumb is every pannel to ball it back up and then reflatten into a pancake. Dont forget to to mist your your clay and your hands or gloves witht the lubricant to prevent sticking. And of coarse if you drop it discard immediatly. Hope that helps __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

06-02-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Thanks for the input guys. Now if the weather would just clear up so I can get 'r done. __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

06-04-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	Post pics when your done __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

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