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Old 08-31-2012, 10:40 PM   #1
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Wash after Clay Bar?

I should finish my first clay bar experience tomorrow. Now, before I wax, should I give it another wash or just go straight to the wax?


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Old 08-31-2012, 10:56 PM   #2
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I should finish my first clay bar experience tomorrow. Now, before I wax, should I give it another wash or just go straight to the wax?


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Wash if you're not going to polish. At least do a waterless wash.

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Old 09-01-2012, 12:18 AM   #3
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I always wash after a clay bar treatment.
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Old 09-01-2012, 06:57 PM   #4
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Wow, this detailing stuff is no joke. Should be finished tomorrow and still have to wash car.
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Old 09-01-2012, 07:01 PM   #5
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Old 09-01-2012, 07:05 PM   #6
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It is a technique of using clay and a lubricant such a detail spray to remove contaminates from the paint. Really cool. I practiced on my suv and boy what a difference. will probably do the camaro either later this fall.
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For those of you asking about clay, check this out


http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236906


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Old 09-01-2012, 11:30 PM   #8
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Wouldn't bother washing it if you're moving onto polish. Maybe just a quick rinse if any of the contamination loosened but is still on the car. The polish will take out any streaking or spotting from the clay lube.
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