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08-22-2010, 06:12 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kansas
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Clay Bar
Would it be a good idea to do the clay bar to a new car. I am picking up my new 2SS RS tomorrow
 and the car was sitting under the elements for who knows how long...
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08-22-2010, 06:26 PM
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The Mark of Excellence
Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009
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It is a good idea and will not do any harm. Give it a good wash and clay away. There could be contaminants in the paint from shipping including rail dust and you don't want to wax over that.
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08-22-2010, 06:27 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010
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Cool thanks Paul. Can't wait!!!
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08-22-2010, 06:31 PM
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Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009
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Use the baggie test. First wash your car using the 2-bucket wash method. Dry your car using detail spray and high-quality microfiber waffle weave towels. Then, take a plastic baggie. Put your hand in it and rub your hand gently over the paint. If your paint feels rough, you need to clay your car. If it is smooth, then you're good to polish and wax. You should be sure to watch the Junkman's videos on car detailing. You'll learn a ton! Good luck. |
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08-22-2010, 06:47 PM
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Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009
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I would clay bar clay bar it anyways. Thats what I did and it looked great.
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08-22-2010, 06:52 PM
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Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009
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Good for you. Better to me safe than sorry and most of our cars "rode on a train" for at least part of the delivery process - rail dust is bad..
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08-24-2010, 12:47 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 1978 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010
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My 3rd Black Camaro and I found Beyond Clay from Surf City Garage.
I will NEVER Clay Bar again! This is awesome stuff! Also, NAPA and Pep Boys stock it. http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail...product_id=351
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08-24-2010, 12:56 PM
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Drives: Corvette Join Date: Jul 2010
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Every new car should be clayed and most (95%) need to be polished to remove the micro swirling.
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08-24-2010, 12:58 PM
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I would not clay bar a brand new car.
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08-24-2010, 12:59 PM
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08-24-2010, 01:30 PM
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08-24-2010, 01:33 PM
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If you tested the paint and it didn't need to be claybarred you would be one of the VERY VERY few who don't need a claybar upon delivery of their vehicle. |
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08-24-2010, 01:36 PM
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