Claying Question??

[JTruck]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I use plenty of pressure when claying in a variety of situations.

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I can't remember what video it was, but I remember it being said that to use no pressure when claying as it can cause micromarring.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by JTruck

I can't remember what video it was, but I remember it being said that to use no pressure when claying as it can cause micromarring.

Cool. Well in the real world that isn't true.

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[JTruck]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Cool. Well in the real world that isn't true.

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The internet lied?

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by JTruck

The internet lied?

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[Dubscamaro]

That happens to me also..but all I do is wax my car and it goes away.

[Dubscamaro]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

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Speedy Towel. Take Matt's advice on it. IT IS A LIFE SAVER.

[Aero_Sport_Concepts]

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Polish is an abrasive designed to provide the finishing shine when you are machine polishing your car. A polish removes a very minimal amount of clear coat and is used last. A compound is a more aggressive polish that may require the use of a finer polish after it.

Some people refer to a glaze as polish, but a glaze fills the swirls, not removes them like polishing does.

A cleaner wax has some amount of polish in it so most people stay away from them.

A wax is a protective layer that goes on top of the clear coat. Some people wax their car for looks because waxes can fill minor imperfections making the surface appear more "polished" .

This is a good thread to look at.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224043

Very well said. I concur.

Originally Posted by 12 ZL1 #1725

I hand polished the spots and they look better.... I couldn't get it any better doing it by hand... So I ordered a polisher. I figure I have to keep up on it anyway, and I've been wanting to get one... So I guess this was my push to do it! So hopefully it will get sometime in this upcoming week.

Good decision. It'seems a must have tool with a black or dark color car.

Originally Posted by 12 ZL1 #1725

Was wondering though the spots weren't there before I clayed it.....? Could I have done something wrong?? I used lots of detail spray and didn't put a lot of pressure on it?? Just still don't know why it looked like that?? The car has never seen the rain but once.... And it is garaged kept... I make sure there is a fresh coat of wax on it a few times a year. I even get underneath the car and wipe it down..... Lol!

Doesn't sound like you did. Just need a good polish to remove it. Hand polishing will only get you so far.

Originally Posted by forklord

i clayed for the first time the other day. i pressed hard lots because id forget not to. it turned out fine. barely picked up a damn thing. i think mothers products are crap tho. im switching. after looking at my clearcoat after a mothers synth wax i think i need a good polish. can anyone recommend a good polish and wax?

You should only use light pressure. Clay has no abrasive in it so it shouldn't hurt it. There is 2 types. Yellow and White. White clay works best. Seems to be a little more aggressive in taking off overspray, tree sap, so on. I use a soapy water to lube the clay. Seems to stay wet longer.