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Just changed the oil when I got home from work, wish all cars were as quick and easy an oil change as the 996!
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So far all I have clayed is the roof I am also under flourencent lights and holy cow, you can see exactly where I ran the clay and where I have not.....
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But when you still ran your hand over it, it wasnt silky smooth.
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So far all I have clayed is the roof I am also under flourencent lights and holy cow, you can see exactly where I ran the clay and where I have not.....
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All I can say is
WOW
Pix will follow when I am done. I have never seen paint so clean. My paint was really dirty. I have been trying to polish it but it just wouldnt come smooth.
I would polish and polish and clean... But when you still ran your hand over it, it wasnt silky smooth. So far all I have clayed is the roof I am also under flourencent lights and holy cow, you can see exactly where I ran the clay and where I have not.....
Nope, needs to be something very slick like a detail spray or your just rubbing the dirt around and scratching your car.
This works well..
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...T1=MEG+MC20108
or just spit on it
I really have problems!
Thats what I was talking about when I got my car, my son touched the paint and even though it was shiny, it was nopt smooth like after a good clay bar --- Kyle, when you are done the paint will be pretty raw... you need to polish it 1-3 times, then apply 4-10 coats of a good top layer wax IMO....
what "system" did you buy?
its amazing that more people (outside of here) don't use clay bars.
Kyle your paint will look like it just came off the line when your are done. And like all others are saying 'use lots of lube'. Toss the clay bar portion that used out after your are done too. I use Griots but they all fairly much the same. Its all in the technique......that's what she said!
Great minds think alike. I'm planning on doing mine on Saturday... 2 years since I did it last, so I'm looking forward to a day of washing, claying and waxing.
How do you spell- "Mequires"
I use a product called Liquid Glass. Been using it since I could drive. Every car I had, I used it on and the paint stays looking great. Even a Red Corvette that sat out side in the hot florida sun for 5 years.
I am going to clay EVERYTHING from now on!!!! Starting with the wife.
I cant wait to see it tomorrow in the sun.. Here is a crappy camera phone pix of the car and one of our trip to the zoo. More tomorrow.
Can someone post a list of items needed, ideally with some links to by them
And the process to follow.
I am tempted to get on this task as my car paint is really rough to the touch right now. But I am particularly worry about what to do after the clay, polish, wax, ect...
I don't even know what a clay bar look like
pics would be great.
Local parts house is where mine came from. Autozone I think it was
http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...nname=Consumer
(Meguiar's Brand)>Auto Paint Care>Auto Detailing Clay§ionID=11201
the clay bars I used were about 3/8" thick and about 3X2" looks like clay.. regular old clay.. But I am sure it is not regular old clay
Its a long running debate as to what is best/easiest/longest lasting/best value - as Kyle stated the auto parts stores sell plenty of stuff.
Griot's Garage
Zaino
Rejex
Are 2 that offer a plethora of products. It gets pretty involved and depending on your car color can really make a huge differance in the appearance.
Autopia (sp) is a website dedicated to detailing and there are plenty of them out there. Best is to read read read and ask ask ask - you will have to make your own decision in the end.
They say the best way to check your paints needing claying is to put your hand in a plastic bag then run the your hand over the paint.
Another good thing to remember is always spray water on the car at an angle. Direct praying embeds particles like claying helps get rid of.
one job I actually do, clay bar and wax. Find it satisfying, does take some time though, wash, dry, clay, wax... is about the only time I listen to the car stereo.
glad Sharky is back, the Hoff creeps me out...
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G()damm!t Barn !! I danm near choked on my coffee on that !! <coughing>
awe crap !
somehow you got that IMS into a wax your car thread, I laughed and sucked the coffee right down the wrong pipe!
Still hacking and coughing!
Okat time for photos.... finished the wax job this morning, so I figured I'd post some photos... along with a photo of the products used.
... a lot of work, but well worth it.
I normally use a buffer, but this time I did everything by hand. It takes a little longer, but looks a lot better if done right.
The microfiber cloth that came with the clay bar kit is really excellent for buffing.
Thanks guys. I love it when my car looks like this.... even though it's usually only for a few hours.
I know by tomorrow it will look like crap again, but at least I get the satisfaction of knowing that the car still has showroom quality paint when I give it some attention and clean it up.
I'm sure your white Honda could look as good - white really is a spectacular color when it's nicely polished.
I never realized how nice it was until I bought this car - it hides the dirt, plus when it's detailed it really is easy to really make the car look amazing. I'm amazed that a 10 year old car can have paint that looks as good as it did when it left the showroom.
Looks great Wayne, hope too see it in person at Hershey!
I had severe Porsche withdrawal this weekend, Had to go visit the In-laws... way the hell up in Western NY... 5 hour drive. Just got back and I am shot.
BUT next weekend the 996 gets an Oil change, FisterD's/Fabspeed tips and a nice wash.
Not to mention a drive!
Cars & Coffee on Saturday for all you locals.
I hope so too. I was disappointed that we didn't get to meet last year.
I'll be there. I'm not sure if the family will be tagging along with me.... last year I was disappointed that I had to leave early because my son ran out of patience.
Your car looks very nice!
My wife's Boxster is Glacier White and when clean and polished the finish is stunning. I must say it looks better in many ways than my Artic Silver car.
I confessed to washing my car the night before on saturday to my neighbor. Yah you know it, he knew it was me that caused the rain as I was headed to my car.....cleaned and waxed to only get straight into the muck.
That stuff come with a robot to do the work?
Cheaper to pay the kids next door every week to do my car after their dads ferrari. I'd get the wash, wax and vacumed.....maybe I ought to ask them a price because I sure am lazy about vacuming even after I bought a fancy battery powered one.
Only one way to find out but do not use the buffer. Been there.......
Makes sense to use clay with a lube on the clearbra......what harm could it cause? Now if you are talkin' about using lube on a bra...that's a whole different deal!
Mine is nice and Pollen covered as well. but not as bad as my black saab...Pollen magnet!
Just changed the oil when I got home from work, wish all cars were as quick and easy an oil change as the 996!
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