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Riptide -> claybar question (4/13/2008 7:49:22 PM)

My car AFAIK hasn't had a coat of wax or any work on it since it was sold to the original owner in 2006.

I have a claybar kit.  The car looks like it might benefit from it.  But I don't have the tools and materials right now to put a coat of wax on it afterwards.  Should I go ahead and clay it anyway?

  
ryan1994mustang -> RE: claybar question (4/13/2008 8:44:29 PM)

you should just go to the store and buy a bottle of wax and a pad and some microfiber towels.  everything should only run you about $20.  then you can wash it, claybar, and then put a coat of wax on it.  if you just wash and clay it, then there will be no wax on it at all.

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/13/2008 9:01:57 PM)

I've been told applying wax without the porter cable tool is practically a waste of time.

ryan1994mustang -> RE: claybar question (4/13/2008 10:07:02 PM)

applying polish without a porter cable doesnt work as well.  you dont need a polisher to apply wax.  all you need is the wax, and a foam applicator pad and you are good to go.  you can buff it out with a few microfiber towels.

pilatti1 -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 3:31:32 AM)

I must agree that if you clay then you must wax! Get some Meguiars NXT it makes the car look great. I just did my '07 GT/CS this weekend with Meguiars clay & then NXT and it did not take very long and the shine was awesome.

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 6:03:32 AM)

OK I have some applicator pads and some NXT 2.0 wax.  Assume the car gets washed properly once a week about how long can I expect the stuff to last?

BigFloppy -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 7:46:14 AM)

I wouldn't go longer than a couple of weeks, month at a max before reapplying

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 8:21:20 AM)

Roger a month max..  I'm hoping to get the car touched up, polished, and put some sealant on there professionally in about a month anyhow.  Guess I'll go ahead and clay it now then hand apply the wax.

Right now it's pretty much bare.  No wax, no nothing on there.  So it's hard to see how claying it and then not putting any wax on would make things worse than they are now.  But I understand - the wax is a good thing to do.

ryan1994mustang -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 9:13:38 AM)

you can get a month out of the NXT with no worries. its a synthetic wax so its designed to protect longer.  its just not going to give you quite as much shine and depth as a pure carnuba.  i personally think that NXT is about the best wax you can go to the store and pick up. thats what i used all the time before i got hooked on justins stuff.  my stepdad still uses it on his 69 camaro and wins shows with it all the time.

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 9:24:05 AM)

The only wax I've ever worked with was that cheap tutle wax paste in the green containers.  I've never used a liquid before.  This should be a learning experience.  [:D]

ryan1994mustang -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 11:21:54 AM)

the nxt liquid is very smooth going on and very easy to take off.  you shouldnt have a problem with it at all.

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 11:33:29 AM)

Good to hear.  Do I apply like I do that crappy turtle wax paste?  Just put some on the pad and buff it onto the car in a circular motion?  Then just use terry towels to buff off?  How long do I need to have it sit on the car and harden?

ryan1994mustang -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 11:39:06 AM)

yeah...just squirt a little on the pad and rub it on in a circular motion.  you dont have to use much pressure at all. the pad will soak up alot of wax to begin with, but then it will spread alot easier.  if i remember correctly, you just let it sit for about 30 mins and you can pull it off with the terry towel.  if you have a microfiber towel, then i would go back and do a final buff with that because there might still be a little residue on the finish.

Riptide -> RE: claybar question (4/14/2008 11:48:36 AM)

Thanks ryan.  I'll start off with a wash, then some touchup.  After letting it dry for an hour or two I'll go ahead and clay then put on the wax.  Should be fun.  [:D]

The car needs a lot of help because of scratches.  I've been searching for a pro who I can trust to do this and I think I may have finally found one.  So I'll get that scheduled for a month or so after I clay and wax the car.  By then the wax should be starting to wear off.

In the future I'm going to get the PC tool and do everything myself.  But it's pretty ugly right now - so I'd rather have a pro do it the first time and get the lion's share of the scratches out of my car.

  

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