scoobyc

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Hi,

I am claying my car for the first time ever, have read a few threads but im total newbie.

Ive bought a Megs clay kit which comes with lube and wax.

When claying im using very light pressure, and i can feel it going from grippy to smooth. I use long straight stripes with the car. Probably 10 min to do a door.

I dont really know what order to do things.

After the clay im using the included megs wax. I put this in to a normal ish to thick amount, do the whole panel then wipe off. Except wiping this stuff off takes REAL elbox grease! Two hand jobbie! Is this normal?

After the wax im not really too impressed with the finish tbh, it almost looked better just after the clay. Even tho i have rubbed off any clouds of wax.

Am i supposed to polish after this? I only have megs nxt tech polish (about 4 years old). This stuff does a nice job on its own.

So. Any Tips on Claying?
Any tips on waxing?
SHould i polish with megs nxt tech after waxing?
Should i just not wax and go straight to the polish?

Sorry that these are probably common sense questions!

o yeah. The car is 406 light silver.

cossie-nutter

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A tip I was always told!

Use Meg's gold class top coat wax after claying! as the resin will better treat the paint rather the nxt will for the 1st coat or any wax for that matter.

Anyways I hope this helps buddy!

s70rjw

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What is your paintwork like? Condition.. swirls /minor scratches etc
Are you not polishing before waxing?
You should apply wax / polish in thin coats...sounds like you could be using too much. Are you using pads or cloths? Best of luck...Bob

SwissTony

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I hope you are washing your car AFTER claying ?
If not you are screwed

scoobyc

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lol no im not washing after claying.

The paintwork its kinda shoddy. no swirls but a few dents n chips n stuff.

Im using 2 Pads to put the wax on.

So i should wash, clay, wash, wax, polish?

SwissTony

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Correct. That is why you are getting such a bad finish

Wash first, like a prewash.
Then claybar using quick detailer to keep it all wet
Then wash again
Dry and then choose either polish or wax depending on the finish/protection you want

scoobyc

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ok will ill be washing next then!

Tbh i think my nxt polish has a better finish then the included wax.

Only done one panel so far, will see what i do tomorrow.

I take it the clay leaves bits of clay on the paint which needs washing off?

SwissTony

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correct. it leaves a streaky finish which is all removed when you wash

scoobyc

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okey dokey. Look forward to tomorrows attempt then. Tbh the scoobs paint isnt brilliant. I think ill see a much better effect on my focus. That usually looks really good even after a wash with the slight purple perl.

scoobyc

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Redone the whole car. Seems to be looking better. Its not stunning tho. It is 10 year old badly lookde after paint so i suppose its as good as its going to get without a mop.

How am i supposed to use clay? I put lots of lub on. then i rub it against the surface till it goes from grippy to smooth. sometimes pushing with force, usually just light force.

Ill post a few pics shortly.

scoobyc

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+Doc+

Remember clay only cleanses your car so you should feel the difference more than you will see it.
If your paint is a bit dull it might need a machine polish to get it back to it's normal shine.
Try Polished Bliss's polishing a subaru by hand tutorial and tell us how it goes.

wrx9181

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I thought it was

wash and foam

clay

polish

then wax

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Not everyone foams TBH, but yes the final finish of wax/polish is up to you.

Rich @ PB

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Correct order is wash (to remove loose grime), clay (to remove bonded grime), polish (to correct sub-surface defects and maximise gloss) then protect (using either a wax or a sealant, or both). For details of how to clay please see this illustrated guide...

Car Care Advice - Clean - How to clean your paint in preparation for polishing or protection

and for details about polishing, please see this guide...

https://www.scoobynet.com/car-care-3...d-machine.html

For details of the best system to switch to for awesome results on silver, see this illustrated guide...

https://www.scoobynet.com/car-care-3...hite-grey.html

Nice results above, you're getting there!

scoobyc

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Ta man.

I think my results are alright. would be nice to have it better, buts for the cost of the bits to clean i can make it faster. and i think it needs a machine polish to get any real good colour depth.

Ahh well, it looks good enough. just not stunning.