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machina · 03-12-2014, 11:02 AM

Hey guys. I have a 2013 and there are some contaminants and things in the paint I would like to remove before using a sealant/wax. There is a nanaskin fine and medium grade and I am not sure which one to use? Also, it says to dilute it 7:1. Not really sure how to measure that out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Titan · 03-12-2014, 11:10 AM

You want the fine version.

KBsSS · 03-12-2014, 11:58 AM

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingclay.html

ihaveacamaro · 03-12-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan

You want the fine version.

Agree.

Without feeling the car under a baggie there no way to be absolutely sure but if it's a 2013, chances are fine is what you need.

machina · 03-12-2014, 01:08 PM

Thanks so much everyone for the replies.

machina · 03-12-2014, 01:29 PM

I see a 6" pad and also a nanoskin wash mitt and some other products used to "clay" a car. Which one would be best for doing it by hand? Also seems to be a nanoskin towel? Getting more confused now ha

charlietuna · 03-12-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by machina

I see a 6" pad and also a nanoskin wash mitt and some other products used to "clay" a car. Which one would be best for doing it by hand? Also seems to be a nanoskin towel? Getting more confused now ha

towel fine grade. Break it in by using it on your exterior glass prior to using it on the paint. Invest in some ONR for your lube.

machina · 03-12-2014, 04:00 PM

I went ahead and got the 6" pad. It has a strap for my hand. Got the lube too.. THanks for the advice about using it on the windows first!

Todd@Autopia · 03-12-2014, 04:09 PM

As far diluting the lube, you just have to measure it so that 1 part of solution goes into 7 parts of water. If you have a 32-ounce spray bottle, 4 ounces of solution and 28 ounces of product is a popular combination.

axis · 03-12-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd@Autopia

As far diluting the lube, you just have to measure it so that 1 part of solution goes into 7 parts of water. If you have a 32-ounce spray bottle, 4 ounces of solution and 28 ounces of product is a popular combination.

This.

It's not rocket science though. If you're a little more or less concentrated, it isn't going to be an issue. When eyeing it, I tend to lean towards the more concentrated side. You can't be TOO concentrated, when it comes to clay lube. You can use it straight out of the bottle if you want. Diluting it makes it last considerably longer. Any detail spray will do the exact same thing.

machina · 03-12-2014, 09:09 PM

Ok so after thinking about it. I'm going to buy a buffer. My arm will fall off after using the nano skin and sealant. Anyone have a recommendation? Cheap! Also.. Are they user friendly? I'm afraid I will wash my car and there will be some grime that might scratch the paint while using the nano. Can someone give me some pointers?

machina · 03-12-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by machina

Ok so after thinking about it. I'm going to buy a buffer. My arm will fall off after using the nano skin and sealant. Anyone have a recommendation? Cheap! Also.. Are they user friendly? I'm afraid I will wash my car and there will be some grime that might scratch the paint while using the nano. Can someone give me some pointers?

Also if someone had a link to maybe a cheap kit that has the buffer and some applicator pads? 6"
Just want to make sure I have everything I need

ChadG · 03-12-2014, 10:54 PM

I'm still using my Porter Cable 7424XP and haven't ever found myself needing anything more powerful.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 03-13-2014, 07:26 AM

Get the Fine version. I got the CarPro PolyShave Decon pad, which is basically just the generic version of the Elastrofoam pad and costs around a third of the price. Unfortunately, it was medium grade. There's still some spots on my paint where I haven't fully buffed out the marring left by that thing. It worked wonders and made the paint feel smooth, but man did it mar it up.

There's no need for anything stronger than the "Fine" version if you keep up with your car.

03-12-2014, 11:02 AM	#1
machina Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: memphis Posts: 156	Nano skin help please.. Hey guys. I have a 2013 and there are some contaminants and things in the paint I would like to remove before using a sealant/wax. There is a nanaskin fine and medium grade and I am not sure which one to use? Also, it says to dilute it 7:1. Not really sure how to measure that out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

03-12-2014, 11:58 AM	#3
KBsSS Drives: 2013 Corvette 2LT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West of the Burgh.. Posts: 480	http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingclay.html __________________

03-12-2014, 01:29 PM	#6
machina Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: memphis Posts: 156	I see a 6" pad and also a nanoskin wash mitt and some other products used to "clay" a car. Which one would be best for doing it by hand? Also seems to be a nanoskin towel? Getting more confused now ha Last edited by machina; 03-12-2014 at 03:03 PM.

03-12-2014, 11:10 AM	#2
Titan Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 264	You want the fine version.

03-12-2014, 01:08 PM	#5
machina Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: memphis Posts: 156	Thanks so much everyone for the replies.

03-12-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
machina Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: memphis Posts: 156	I went ahead and got the 6" pad. It has a strap for my hand. Got the lube too.. THanks for the advice about using it on the windows first!

03-12-2014, 04:09 PM	#9
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	As far diluting the lube, you just have to measure it so that 1 part of solution goes into 7 parts of water. If you have a 32-ounce spray bottle, 4 ounces of solution and 28 ounces of product is a popular combination.

03-12-2014, 09:09 PM	#11
machina Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: memphis Posts: 156	Ok so after thinking about it. I'm going to buy a buffer. My arm will fall off after using the nano skin and sealant. Anyone have a recommendation? Cheap! Also.. Are they user friendly? I'm afraid I will wash my car and there will be some grime that might scratch the paint while using the nano. Can someone give me some pointers?

03-12-2014, 10:54 PM	#13
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I'm still using my Porter Cable 7424XP and haven't ever found myself needing anything more powerful.

03-13-2014, 07:26 AM	#14
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Get the Fine version. I got the CarPro PolyShave Decon pad, which is basically just the generic version of the Elastrofoam pad and costs around a third of the price. Unfortunately, it was medium grade. There's still some spots on my paint where I haven't fully buffed out the marring left by that thing. It worked wonders and made the paint feel smooth, but man did it mar it up. There's no need for anything stronger than the "Fine" version if you keep up with your car.