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nyrfan · 11-22-2013, 07:27 AM

I washed my car last night in preparation for my paint correction; I'm planning to start with claying today.

I just remembered I did not use any type of cleaner to strip the old wax (even though I must have reminded myself 100 times throughout the day), what a knuckelhead

! Anyway should I clean the car again to strip the old wax or will claying (actually speedy prep towel) be enough?

Todd@Autopia · 11-22-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I washed my car last night in preparation for my paint correction; I'm planning to start with claying today.

I just remembered I did not use any type of cleaner to strip the old wax (even though I must have reminded myself 100 times throughout the day), what a knuckelhead

! Anyway should I clean the car again to strip the old wax or will claying (actually speedy prep towel) be enough?

The speedy prep towel (or claying) is more than enough to remove your old wax... not to mention polishing the paint will remove it too. No need to over complicate things.

nyrfan · 11-22-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd@Autopia

The speedy prep towel (or claying) is more than enough to remove your old wax... not to mention polishing the paint will remove it too. No need to over complicate things.

Great, that's what I was hoping to hear. I'm assuming the same hold true for any sealant on the car?

snymat68 · 11-22-2013, 09:20 AM

Washing is easy. If it were me, I would rewash just to avoid clogging up the clay and polishing pads with wax. I would think that would make them less effective. It would be like trying to shave your face with a ski mask on, sure it'll eventually work, but you'll go through a couple of razors just getting to your face.

nyrfan · 11-23-2013, 07:33 PM

Omg I am exhausted. 10 hours and the car looks the best it ever has, i'd say it 95% perfect. Some places I have to do a bit more work with the 4" pads on the PC but I am extremely happy with the result today, pics tomorrow. The Rupes 21 is the shit, so much better them the PC. But the PC still has it's uses for the 4" pads.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

AmericanMuscleCars · 11-23-2013, 08:44 PM

Lol, I did a full polish without strip washing last weekend, I didn't feel like adding my simple green to the soap for some reason. IDK why, but the clay should get rid of it, and if not than the polish will. Any car meets for MFCC this week?

Todd@Autopia · 11-26-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Omg I am exhausted. 10 hours and the car looks the best it ever has, i'd say it 95% perfect. Some places I have to do a bit more work with the 4" pads on the PC but I am extremely happy with the result today, pics tomorrow. The Rupes 21 is the shit, so much better them the PC. But the PC still has it's uses for the 4" pads.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Glad to hear!

11-22-2013, 07:27 AM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Question about washing and then paint correction I washed my car last night in preparation for my paint correction; I'm planning to start with claying today. I just remembered I did not use any type of cleaner to strip the old wax (even though I must have reminded myself 100 times throughout the day), what a knuckelhead! Anyway should I clean the car again to strip the old wax or will claying (actually speedy prep towel) be enough? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-22-2013, 09:20 AM	#4
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Washing is easy. If it were me, I would rewash just to avoid clogging up the clay and polishing pads with wax. I would think that would make them less effective. It would be like trying to shave your face with a ski mask on, sure it'll eventually work, but you'll go through a couple of razors just getting to your face. __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

11-23-2013, 07:33 PM	#5
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Question about washing and then paint correction Omg I am exhausted. 10 hours and the car looks the best it ever has, i'd say it 95% perfect. Some places I have to do a bit more work with the 4" pads on the PC but I am extremely happy with the result today, pics tomorrow. The Rupes 21 is the shit, so much better them the PC. But the PC still has it's uses for the 4" pads. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-23-2013, 08:44 PM	#6
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Lol, I did a full polish without strip washing last weekend, I didn't feel like adding my simple green to the soap for some reason. IDK why, but the clay should get rid of it, and if not than the polish will. Any car meets for MFCC this week?