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trmat79 Enthusiast

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I have a 99 GMC Z71 and i noticed the paint (which still looks good) is not real smooth after I wash it. Then I started to read about the clay bar usage and finally ( after a long time) found some down here in corpus chrsti. Tomorrow if the weather holds I plan on using....anyone got any tips

 

todd :thumbs:

durado Enthusiast

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Wash first. Dry. Then in the shade on cool vehicle use the clay. Use adequite amount of QD for lube. DO NOT use any pressure with the clay. Occasionally wad it upand rotate it so you are using a clean section of the clay. After you finidh follow up with a good polish and then a wax. You should plan on most of the day to do it right.

lrymal Senior Enthusiast

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In addition, practice first on your freezer, washer, dryer, or fridge. Get a feel for the clay bar. It is an amazing product and will do wonders, but the tecnhique has to be rehearsed first. As the letter above this one sez, use plenty of lubrication.

 

Most don't agree with me, when you run out of lube, use Windex or any glass cleaner. Works just as well, but this is just my opinion.

 

And again, rehearse on a large appliance.

GF7PE Enthusiast

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you can also here it working and will feel it too as it removes the bad stuff.

 

Never never drop it!!!

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hawghunter Enthusiast

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Yup take your time, keep it well lubricated. When your done with an area use a clean terrie cloth to remove the lubrication. You really can feel the difference when running the clay.

 

I found it very interesting the parts of my car that "needed the most" Hood, 1st quarter panel, rear quarter panel and Tailgate. Area's were the worst and my truck is not even a year old.

 

Dont forget you will be waxing her once your done with the clay process, the whole thing from soap to wax took me almost 4.hours

 

But it sure is worth it when your done :lol:

SteveCZ Enthusiast

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If you are REALLY Anal like most of us are on here... LOL

 

After you finish with the Clay bar, wash it again to get the goop off,

 

then I followed it up with Mothers Pre wax cleaner to pull anything else off, and then the glaze / sealant to hide swirls, then a good coat of carnauba wax...

 

That truck will shine like a Mo Fo when its done.. .takes all day though

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