Claybar Question

MontegoDad · 05-15-2008, 10:58 PM

I have searched the forums and read about claybar use, etc. However I'm still unsure as to where in the process it falls?

Wash - claybar - wash?

Wash - claybar - ??

After you claybar, do you have to wax?

wax then seal?

Or can you just claybar, wash / rinse and be done?

Haywire · 05-15-2008, 11:06 PM

ok, im going to try here...

wash, clay, wax, seal.

im new to these forums, so if im right...its a freaking miracle, dont TAKE MY ADVICE, im just trying to see if ive actually absorbed any of this shiat lol.

later.

J-Sud · 05-15-2008, 11:11 PM

wash, clay, compound, polish, seal, wax

mjd · 05-15-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontegoDad

I have searched the forums and read about claybar use, etc. However I'm still unsure as to where in the process it falls?

Wash - claybar - wash?

Wash - claybar - ??

After you claybar, do you have to wax?

wax then seal?

Or can you just claybar, wash / rinse and be done?

Read the OP in sticky "Detailing 101"... will give you more than you ever wanted to know if you're just starting out.

Simple answer: Wash - Clay - Polish - Seal - Wax (opinions will vary as some steps can be combined depending on the products you use ("all-in-one" products).

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Sud

wash, clay, compound, polish, seal, wax

Haywire · 05-15-2008, 11:21 PM

where is DRINK BEER, aint that part of the due process LoL.

mjd · 05-15-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Sud

wash, clay, compound, polish, seal, wax

+ 1... but a compound is just a rougher cut polish and may not be needed if the car is relatively new or the finish has nothing but minor swirl marks (a compound may be doing more harm than good as you taking off more clear coat with a compound)

J-Sud · 05-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywire

where is DRINK BEER, aint that part of the due process LoL.

touche!

And ya i should have said that a compound/rougher polish is not needed unless taking out some swirls

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd

+ 1... but a compound is just a rougher cut polish and may not be needed if the car is relatively new or the finish has nothing but minor swirl marks (a compound may be doing more harm than good as you taking off more clear coat with a compound)

Totally agree. BTW, the drink beer part is usually before you start this whole process!!

mjd · 05-15-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J BONE

Totally agree. BTW, the drink beer part is usually before you start this whole process!!

+1

TRICKE90 · 05-15-2008, 11:33 PM

Wash
Drink Beer
Clay
Drink Beer
Polish
driiink bber
seaal
dddriiink beree
wwax
pass out

MontegoDad · 05-16-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRICKE90

Wash
Drink Beer
Clay
Drink Beer
Polish
driiink bber
seaal
dddriiink beree
wwax
pass out

I like this guys advice

So, if its new(er) and doesn't have swirls, etc... I can skip the polish? Or, should I use the Klasse AIO which doesn't seem as abrassive - just a very very fine polish?

BayerischeMW · 05-16-2008, 10:14 AM

Klasse AIO and similiar products are perfect if you car has little to no swirls or you don't care about removing them. Klasse AIO is a chemical cleaner with NO abrasives, which means it can't remove swirls, only clean the paint. if you notice swirls to be reduced after Klasse AIO it is because every liquid you use on your paint will to some degree fill imperfections in your paint (i'm not talking about using oils etc. purposely to act as a filler). Klasse AIO also leaves a protective layer behind.

similiar products: Meguiar's NXT 2.0 (very little cleaning power however), Duragloss #101 (mostly a cleaner which leaves a thin protective layer), Duragloss #105 (mostly a sealant with very little cleaning power).

mjd · 05-16-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontegoDad

I like this guys advice

So, if its new(er) and doesn't have swirls, etc... I can skip the polish? Or, should I use the Klasse AIO which doesn't seem as abrassive - just a very very fine polish?

You can certainly skip the compound and depending on the results desired use an all-in-one product like Klasse AIO. Generally speaking, the best results are achieved by doing steps individually, all-in-one's are around for those that don't have the desire or time to spend doing each step individually. Klasse AIO is a mild polish and sealant combimed and is very good for it's intended purpose, ie, performing two steps at once.

remmib · 05-16-2008, 12:39 PM

[QUOTE=MontegoDad;2677567]After you claybar, do you have to wax?/QUOTE]

Yes, always wax after claying.

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MontegoDad Montego Daddy 7 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 335i - Montego Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Claybar Question I have searched the forums and read about claybar use, etc. However I'm still unsure as to where in the process it falls? Wash - claybar - wash? Wash - claybar - ?? After you claybar, do you have to wax? wax then seal? Or can you just claybar, wash / rinse and be done?
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Haywire Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D 32 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	ok, im going to try here... wash, clay, wax, seal. im new to these forums, so if im right...its a freaking miracle, dont TAKE MY ADVICE, im just trying to see if ive actually absorbed any of this shiat lol. later.
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Haywire Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D 32 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	where is DRINK BEER, aint that part of the due process LoL.
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BayerischeMW Man with No Name 22 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Klasse AIO and similiar products are perfect if you car has little to no swirls or you don't care about removing them. Klasse AIO is a chemical cleaner with NO abrasives, which means it can't remove swirls, only clean the paint. if you notice swirls to be reduced after Klasse AIO it is because every liquid you use on your paint will to some degree fill imperfections in your paint (i'm not talking about using oils etc. purposely to act as a filler). Klasse AIO also leaves a protective layer behind. similiar products: Meguiar's NXT 2.0 (very little cleaning power however), Duragloss #101 (mostly a cleaner which leaves a thin protective layer), Duragloss #105 (mostly a sealant with very little cleaning power). __________________ *E92 335i coupe March 2007*
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