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Kiss My SS · 10-10-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IPT

I was reading the detailing instructions and it recommends to clay and then polish. Seems counter intuitive. If a polish is used to get out superficial imperfections it must be going deep. Why the need for claying first? Seems like polishing would do the same if not better and deeper. What am I missing?

While on that topic, I am interested in getting a machine like the Flex or PC one. I'm a relative newbie with this. Can some one point me in the right direction for info about what pads to use and compounds?

My final coat will be Menzerna Power Lock Sealant as it was recommended to me in the past and I like it. Leaves the car super slick and is easy to put on and take off. Not sure if this can be put on/off with a buffer or not, will need to look into that (and what pads to use).

I guess I do it backwards but get the same results. I always clay my car 1st and then wash it and then polish....

ihaveacamaro · 10-10-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss My SS

I guess I do it backwards but get the same results. I always clay my car 1st and then wash it and then polish....

You must have some seriously dirty clay by the end of that

Kiss My SS · 10-10-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

You must have some seriously dirty clay by the end of that

...I screwed up...I wash it, then clay it and wash it again....Sorry!!

ihaveacamaro · 10-10-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss My SS

...I screwed up...I wash it, then clay it and wash it again....Sorry!!

You know, that little detail make a world of difference

IPT · 10-10-2012, 06:45 PM

is it required to wash it after claying before polishing?

CamaroDreams07 · 10-10-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by IPT

is it required to wash it after claying before polishing?

My opinion, absolutely not. Those who are part of Junkman's flock will fight me to the death on this though.

*In life, there are no nandroids*

IPT · 10-10-2012, 07:13 PM

I would think if you were using something like ONR for lube, and the clay removed all the gunk as it is intended too, it would not need to be washed. Just wanted to see what others with more experience had to say, thanks.

ChadG · 10-10-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss My SS

...I screwed up...I wash it, then clay it and wash it again....Sorry!!

I do the same just because I'm anal retentive, but like CD07 says I wouldn't consider it mandatory. For me it's just good practice and gives me the warm fuzzy.

Todd@Autopia · 10-11-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IPT

is it required to wash it after claying before polishing?

No. I very rarely wash a car after claying (prior to polishing). If you use a lubricant like Meguiar's M34, which leaving nothing behind on the surface, I'm not sure why you would want to wash it anyways. There is no right or wrong answer here but it seems like extra work to me.

10-10-2012, 06:45 PM	#19
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	is it required to wash it after claying before polishing?

10-10-2012, 07:13 PM	#21
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	I would think if you were using something like ONR for lube, and the clay removed all the gunk as it is intended too, it would not need to be washed. Just wanted to see what others with more experience had to say, thanks.