Clay bar on a black car....
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Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
how many passes do you guys usually do on one spot?
i know you want to keep moving it in the same direction
i know you want to keep moving it in the same direction
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I say if you want to put in the effort, go for it. I thought my paint was really smooth, but after you claybar one section and run your hand from the clayed section to the non-clayed section, it's really shocking.. plus if you are bored on a weekend with nothing to do, it's only like 15.99 from autozone 
Originally Posted by ZaneO
Claybars don't remove swirls or surface imperfections...just contamination.
Exactly,
it is for removing road film, fine overspray or minor contaminants that a simple wash will not remove. It will not remove orange peel in your paint,
If this is what you want then pay someone that knows what there doing to collor sand and polish it.
If you dont know what your doing with the clay bar do not use it on a darker collored car!
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Originally Posted by Jeremiah
If you dont know what your doing with the clay bar do not use it on a darker collored car!
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I followed the steps online very closely the first time I did it on my black TA. turned out great also. so yeah, if its your first time and its a dark car, go slow and read/reread the directions
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I'll have to give the clay a try this weekend. I have a lot of swirls so I'll probably follow up with the polishing wax. I'll get a pic of a before (many swirls) and an after. Hopefully it turns out as good as you guys says it does. I have yet to do it so I'm gonna have to be extra careful.
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Originally Posted by 2000BlkCamaroSS
I'll have to give the clay a try this weekend. I have a lot of swirls so I'll probably follow up with the polishing wax. I'll get a pic of a before (many swirls) and an after. Hopefully it turns out as good as you guys says it does. I have yet to do it so I'm gonna have to be extra careful.
Any brand of polish/swhirl remover that you recommended incase we can't find 3M? I have Zaino but I keep getting told that it only covers and hides the swhirls and scratches. This true? I might as well use the Zaino that I have and finish it off before buying a new brand.
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I use Menzerna and Poorboy's polishes, but those are online only. There should be someone who has 3M or Meguiar's (professional) products.
Zaino is meant to be a last step product...applied after you have properly prepped your finish.
Zaino is meant to be a last step product...applied after you have properly prepped your finish.
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Originally Posted by freakynipples69
Any brand of polish/swhirl remover that you recommended incase we can't find 3M? I have Zaino but I keep getting told that it only covers and hides the swhirls and scratches. This true? I might as well use the Zaino that I have and finish it off before buying a new brand.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/302261-clay-bar-nxt-wax-wow.html
Also helps to use the microfiber towels for that waxing portion.
