MaveriK Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 OK, so am planning to give it the clean of all cleans. Do i do it in the following order? 1) Wash 2) Clay 3) Polish 4) Wax And do i use the same routine on the carbon fibre hood? Never used clay before, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'd change it slightly mate. 1. Wash 2. Clay 3. Wash again 4. Polish/Wax afaik you'll only actually need to put one layer of polish as most contain some sort of protector anyway (correct me if i'm wrong people). only difference being if you're using some sort of paint cleaner/cleanser like Meg's 3 step or something in which case you obviously just go through the phases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sounds about right to me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 2 buckets - one for suds, one to rinse the suds after cleaning, 1 panel at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I've been meaning to ask a cleaning question for ages. I did a "big" clean a couple of weeks ago. Wash Clay Wash Meg's 3 step. Car's kept outside so trying to do this every 3 months. Now I've done that what should my weekly routine be? Just wash or Wash +wax or Wash+polish or Wash+polish+wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Now this might be a bit daft, but sitting here in Denmark, I've got nooo idea what clay is... Could anybody fill me in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Now this might be a bit daft, but sitting here in Denmark, I've got nooo idea what clay is... Could anybody fill me in? It's a small clay bar. Using a suitable lubricant spray you rub it over the whole car one panel at a time. It removes all traces of dirt and impurities on the paint and leaves it really smooth and shiny. Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 thx mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 thx mate No probs. It's well worth it. The first time you do it you won't believe the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 this is my routine , for my top spec job citrus degreaser on all lower panels arches and alloys , clean alloys , snow foam arches and alloys, leave for a few mins and rinse off. snow foam whole car , leave a few mins rinse off 2 buckets sonax gloss shampoo in one clean in the other sheepskin wash mitt. start at the top work down. after rinsing and before drying i clay the car , rinse again and then dry . once dry apply whatever you are favouring as a wax/polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Might also be worth pointing out that it's only worth clay barring your car once every 3/4 months. Don't use it every time you wash the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Might also be worth pointing out that it's only worth clay barring your car once every 3/4 months. Don't use it every time you wash the car good point , i forgot to mention that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 this is my routine , for my top spec job citrus degreaser on all lower panels arches and alloys , clean alloys , snow foam arches and alloys, leave for a few mins and rinse off. snow foam whole car , leave a few mins rinse off 2 buckets sonax gloss shampoo in one clean in the other sheepskin wash mitt. start at the top work down. after rinsing and before drying i clay the car , rinse again and then dry . once dry apply whatever you are favouring as a wax/polish whats the best thing to dry it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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