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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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You want ZERO resistance!! Thats why you use the spray lube. If the clay actually "touches" the surface you can scratch it with the containments already stuck in the clay. If its smooth you are doing the job right.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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I was thinking about clay baring my z. But I just can't see the reason for it, my paint is as smooth as glass - the damn scratches I have on it.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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I've had good luck with Adam's polishes. http://www.adamspolishes.com/ I usually claybar my car once a year use the revive polish and then the wax. They have a scratch and swirl remover that you can mix with the revive polish which seems to work well at removing fine scratches etc.

Keeps the car looking like this..


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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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I'm gonna venture to say that's a garage queen. Paint looks fantastic.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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The car has been outside for most of its life (i'm the 4th owner believe it or not) but it is now living in a garage.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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i like groitsgarage.com "best of show" wax you can but a starter kit from the comes with clay, best of show wax, car wash ect. for 60 bucks online ive never used anything else since i found this 3 years ago. little pricey but i feel its worth it
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Both of my cars,I use adamspolishes.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Both of my cars,I use adamspolishes.

You mean Chemical Guys polishes
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FearSOM01
I've had good luck with Adam's polishes. http://www.adamspolishes.com/ I usually claybar my car once a year use the revive polish and then the wax. They have a scratch and swirl remover that you can mix with the revive polish which seems to work well at removing fine scratches etc.

Keeps the car looking like this..


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Thankyou for showing people an example for those who HAVE NOT USED ADAMS POLISHES. yet like to say mcshithead is better..
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Wow that adams looks damn good. Id love to use it on my Formula. Its got a bunch of super fine scratches that bother me.
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Originally Posted by fccs
Thankyou for showing people an example for those who HAVE NOT USED ADAMS POLISHES. yet like to say mcshithead is better..

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Yea, I know. Hopefully they put less work into the glazes and more into their polishes. They have been doing pretty well as of late, though, with their Perfect-It line and Ultrafina.
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You can also wash your car with vinegar to remove all the water spots. Then polish and wax.
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The spots are not the biggest problem I just cant seem to get that "damn she looks good " when im done detailing her. and I know the products are out there.
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I have had good luck with the Tropi-care line of products....

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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So if im just going to buy some liquid wax at the local parts store what is the best bang for the buck
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Originally Posted by smokintiresz28
So if im just going to buy some liquid wax at the local parts store what is the best bang for the buck
Best bang for the buck? If you want it to even be remotely close to "damn that looks good" you'll at the very LEAST want to pick up a clay bar kit (Mothers, Meguiar's, whatever). Then, you really should do some sort of paint cleanser/polish, but if you want to skip that step then just pick up some Meguiar's #21 v2.0 and Meguiar's #26. Put on a coat of #21 and wait a couple hours for it to cure. Then top it with #26.
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