[Alina]

Hey everyone

I'm going to be doing a self detail on my car at the beginning of this coming week and I'm reallllyyyyy excited It's been way over due (sorry car).

I've been searching online and through forums and I'm either getting mixed messages or not getting any answers at all for some questions I have. I'm scared to start doing anything to my car until I'm sure that some things are ok. If some of these are answered somewhere on this site, sorry for the repetition, but I couldn't find it although I've searched and read countless threads/posts.

1. Sadly, I have not treated my car with any waxing time in 2 years (blame my job). My car is pretty much "naked". Is it safe clay bar my car when it's this "naked"?

2. Is it safe to polish my car when the car is this "naked"? I will be polishing by hand (please refer to question 4).

3. I have a clear bra (full hood, front bumper, full fenders, mirrors, and head lights). Am I allowed to clay bar the actual clear bra? It's by Venture Shield if that matters.

4. Am I allowed to HAND polish my car after I clay bar it? (I will not be polishing areas with a clear bra) Everyone is using a machine thingy to polish their car, but unfortunately I don't have one. If I am allowed to polish by hand, circle motion or side to side? Fast or slow?

5. Can I wax my clear bra. I will be using Lusso Oro Premium Carnauba Wax if that plays a factor. I've been using Plexus on it, but I want the clear bra to be just as kept as the rest of the car.

Thanks in advance! (Geez ... it's like an essay...)

[Krells]

Originally Posted by Alina

Hey everyone

I'm going to be doing a self detail on my car at the beginning of this coming week and I'm reallllyyyyy excited It's been way over due (sorry car).

I've been searching online and through forums and I'm either getting mixed messages or not getting any answers at all for some questions I have. I'm scared to start doing anything to my car until I'm sure that some things are ok. If some of these are answered somewhere on this site, sorry for the repetition, but I couldn't find it although I've searched and read countless threads/posts.

1. Sadly, I have not treated my car with any waxing time in 2 years (blame my job). My car is pretty much "naked". Is it safe clay bar my car when it's this "naked"? Yes, clay would remove wax if any existed. Also good to remove all the embedded dirt in the paint.

2. Is it safe to polish my car when the car is this "naked"? I will be polishing by hand (please refer to question 4). Yes, clay then polish. I think you will be wasting your time polishing without a machine and you won't be able to correct any defects. I would skin this step until you get a machine polisher.

3. I have a clear bra (full hood, front bumper, full fenders, mirrors, and head lights). Am I allowed to clay bar the actual clear bra? It's by Venture Shield if that matters. Yes.

4. Am I allowed to HAND polish my car after I clay bar it? (I will not be polishing areas with a clear bra) Everyone is using a machine thingy to polish their car, but unfortunately I don't have one. If I am allowed to polish by hand, circle motion or side to side? Fast or slow?

5. Can I wax my clear bra. I will be using Lusso Oro Premium Carnauba Wax if that plays a factor. I've been using Plexus on it, but I want the clear bra to be just as kept as the rest of the car. You should be able to. Try a small section and see how it works out. I have used sealants on them with no problems

I would also tape along the edges where the clear bra ends and the paint begins. Wax residue likes to correct there and can be a pain to remove.
Thanks in advance! (Geez ... it's like an essay...)

I would also tape along the edges of the clear bra because wax likes to collect on the paint/bra transition and looks bad.

[jasonlu]

1.2. yes, it's safe to clay. but i suggest use a shampoo that can wash out the remain eax or seal.
3.yes
4. i use had polish.just need more time and more energy