Young Blood

[xc_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Why sealant on top of wax? The oils in the wax make the sealant bond poorly to the paint. It's supposed to be the other way, if you want to do both

Originally Posted by Grabber

Sealant should always be the first thing applied after claying and compounding a car.

Sealant > Glaze > Wax. Glaze is optional for maximum shine, but not needed.

Yeah no that's right lol typed too fast sealant then wax is the correct way

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by racergirl

How often should claybarring and waxing be done?

I usually do it 2-3 Times a year, once in spring, once in middle of summer, once before winter storage

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by racergirl

How often should claybarring and waxing be done?

Claying:
you have been given some general responses, but it all depends on how much you are driving and the conditions you are driving in.

If it's a garage queen, maybe once a year. If it's a DD, then maybe 4 times a year if you are in some bad conditions. But usually twice a year is good. Once in the spring, then mid summer. I don't see a need to do it late summer/fall then turn around and do it again in the spring unless you are driving through the winter months with poor road conditions/salted roads/etc. Driving in LA and comparing it to driving in IN are very different all times of the year.

Waxing:
Probably 4-6 times a year, again depending on how often and the conditions you drive in. Is it kept in a garage, is it kept outside..if so, is it covered.

It really comes down to each year could be different. If it needs claying, then strip it all off and start again with a good claying. What you don't want to be doing is touching/wiping more than it needs it. This is when you start adding the possibility of more swirls and marks in the clearcoat.

For us crazy people that just enjoy being with the car, cleaning, and detailing it...it's hard to NOT want to do it. Because we truly enjoy seeing the outcome of hard work and making the car shine.

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Claying:
you have been given some general responses, but it all depends on how much you are driving and the conditions you are driving in.

If it's a garage queen, maybe once a year. If it's a DD, then maybe 4 times a year if you are in some bad conditions. But usually twice a year is good. Once in the spring, then mid summer. I don't see a need to do it late summer/fall then turn around and do it again in the spring unless you are driving through the winter months with poor road conditions/salted roads/etc. Driving in LA and comparing it to driving in IN are very different all times of the year.

Waxing:
Probably 4-6 times a year, again depending on how often and the conditions you drive in. Is it kept in a garage, is it kept outside..if so, is it covered.

It really comes down to each year could be different. If it needs claying, then strip it all off and start again with a good claying. What you don't want to be doing is touching/wiping more than it needs it. This is when you start adding the possibility of more swirls and marks in the clearcoat.

For us crazy people that just enjoy being with the car, cleaning, and detailing it...it's hard to NOT want to do it. Because we truly enjoy seeing the outcome of hard work and making the car shine.

I wouldn't say I enjoy cleaning my car, I just completely hate having it look dirty and uncared for.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

I wouldn't say I enjoy cleaning my car, I just completely hate having it look dirty and uncared for.

well, there is "fun" and there are "the other kind" of people.

[xc_SS/RS]

I love cleaning my car but if I decide to try and do some paint correction then I hate it by the time I'm done. Regular wash and wax goes by quickly enough and gives me a reason to use the buffer

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

well, there is "fun" and there are "the other kind" of people.

What are you trying to say good sir!?

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

I love cleaning my car but if I decide to try and do some paint correction then I hate it by the time I'm done. Regular wash and wax goes by quickly enough and gives me a reason to use the buffer

My painter takes care of my car. the new bumper and side skirts is getting a clear paint film protector though.

[xc_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

What are you trying to say good sir!?




My painter takes care of my car. the new bumper and side skirts is getting a clear paint film protector though.

Yeah if I end up doing a ZL1 bumper in the future it's definitely getting paint film. Mine is starting to get a few more nicks in it now

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

What are you trying to say good sir!?

I'm just agreeing that some people "enjoy" cleaning their vehicle, and some people just want a clean car. I for one enjoy it, I find it relaxing, I find it exhausting, I find it refreshing, I find it satisfying when I am done detailing my car or my truck.

You just want it clean. Maybe if you detailed it with strippers like I do, you would get the same enjoyment out of it.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

I wouldn't say I enjoy cleaning my car, I just completely hate having it look dirty and uncared for.

I'll leave that to my dad

Originally Posted by hrpiii

I'm just agreeing that some people "enjoy" cleaning their vehicle, and some people just want a clean car. I for one enjoy it, I find it relaxing, I find it exhausting, I find it refreshing, I find it satisfying when I am done detailing my car or my truck.

You just want it clean. Maybe if you detailed it with strippers like I do, you would get the same enjoyment out of it.

[rebelyell22]

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