💦 Detailing Few questions for you guys

[BigJohnson]

After a long winter my car needs a bath. I'm going to wash clay bar and wax. I have griots wash and and a nice wax from them. And chemical guys clay bar. Are there any other steps I should add in besides wash/clay bar/wax?

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[Rent Free]

Id suggest slamming it into nearest bridge........

just a little relaliatory comment for you from the other thread......

 

[1quick]

For a basic clean up I'd go that way, if you have something like a portercable I like to use that for the wax with a very light pad, I use black light on a blue pad then wax over it

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

sounds like you have a plan of attack.

what color is the car ? claying "can" induce marring... if that's the case, then polishing to remove the defects would be an option.

I've been contemplating trying a clay mitt. if your car has light contamination then a mitt may be an option.

 

[BigJohnson]

My car is sonic blue. The hood and front bumper and fenders are fresh paint as of a year ago so I didn't think I'd need to polish it. I don't have an orbital. Just do the wax by hand

 

[Grabber]

You've got a good idea of what you want to do. Here's some advice I can offer.

Pre-rinse the car with as much pressure as you can out of a hose, unless you've got a pressure washer. This will knock loose some dirt.

Hand wash the car and after rinsing, immediately start claying. Don't even dry the car. Use a detail spray if you have it for the clay.

After you're done claying the car, do another light wash to remove any debris the clay pulled that is still on the top of the surface of your paint.

I always apply wax by hand. It is by far the best way to apply an even layer across the paint.

If the car is not going to be polished, buying a fine clay bar or even a very fine clay sponge (found on AG) is a great option so you don't mar the paint.