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Ocx · 02-27-2012, 10:30 AM

So I decided to claybar and hand wax my car yesterday for the first time after two years of ownership. I typically just pay to have it waxed but they don't use claybars. Holy crap!I think the only part of my body that's not sore are my ears. I got the best sleep I've had in months, total exhaustion.

And I will NEVER do that again lol! I'd rather pay a professional, I like to spend my Sundays relaxing...not spending 6 hours to fully detail a vehicle.

Hats off to you detail guys that do this for a living or a side business.

Adam's Polishes · 02-27-2012, 10:42 AM

I hosted a private detailing class this weekend for a local Mini club... a part of it was hand polishing... I only did about half a mini and my arm felt like it was about to fall off. Its times like that I remember why I use a machine for everything! My shoulders can't take that kind of punishment.

NewDivide · 02-27-2012, 10:43 AM

I just did this too over the last couple weeks; a hood here, a fender there. Came out great 'cept I can't get a couple swirlies out. More/different product on order

GlennP · 02-27-2012, 10:55 AM

I do it by hand, every time!

Im too cheap and afraid of machines

Nutro · 02-27-2012, 11:03 AM

Yeah I am out of shape and I just did the Camaro, a regular cab truck and a crew cab Silverado in the last week.

My arms, shoulders and back are sore.

02-27-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
Ocx Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lake St. Louis, MO Posts: 174	The Ultimate Workout: Claybar + Hand Wax/Buff So I decided to claybar and hand wax my car yesterday for the first time after two years of ownership. I typically just pay to have it waxed but they don't use claybars. Holy crap!I think the only part of my body that's not sore are my ears. I got the best sleep I've had in months, total exhaustion. And I will NEVER do that again lol! I'd rather pay a professional, I like to spend my Sundays relaxing...not spending 6 hours to fully detail a vehicle. Hats off to you detail guys that do this for a living or a side business.

02-27-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
NewDivide NewDivide Drives: SW '13 1SS/RS & '12 Honda CRV Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East, Mass Posts: 921 View My Garage	I just did this too over the last couple weeks; a hood here, a fender there. Came out great 'cept I can't get a couple swirlies out. More/different product on order __________________

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02-27-2012, 10:42 AM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	I hosted a private detailing class this weekend for a local Mini club... a part of it was hand polishing... I only did about half a mini and my arm felt like it was about to fall off. Its times like that I remember why I use a machine for everything! My shoulders can't take that kind of punishment.

02-27-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
GlennP Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 373	I do it by hand, every time! Im too cheap and afraid of machines

02-27-2012, 11:03 AM	#5
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Yeah I am out of shape and I just did the Camaro, a regular cab truck and a crew cab Silverado in the last week. My arms, shoulders and back are sore.