Is cleaner wax the product I need?

[akimel]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

That's great, Jen! Do you know how to use the claybar? If you do not, you might find this video helpful:



Also check out this article: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

[chtorr]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

I used ColorX on my mom's silver Pontiac GrandAm. Her car was kind of dull looking. I really worked the ColorX in before buffing it out. It made the paint a lot more shiny than before. Plus, you wouldn't absolutely have to use another wax afterwards since ColorX leaves a protective layer on the paint.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Good luck on your mom's car. Looking forward to your write up.

[Solipsist]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Thanks everyone!

just one more question.. (sorry) I've looked at lots of how to articles on clay, I just read one that said wash the car after to remove any residue, should I wash it before applying color x??

[akimel]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Thanks everyone!

just one more question.. (sorry) I've looked at lots of how to articles on clay, I just read one that said wash the car after to remove any residue, should I wash it before applying color x??

You need to wash the care before claying, you need not wash it after claying. Remember, you are going to be using a fair amount of lubricant on each panel. When you wipe it off with a clean microfiber towel after claying a specific section, you will be wiping off any remaining clay residue.

I know that some folks like to wash their car after claying, but that is by no means common practice.

I suspect you are going to find claying fun and satisfying. Not only will you be amazed by the amount of dirt and contaminants your clay bar will pick up, but you will love the feel of the paint surface after you have clayed.

[Solipsist]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Oh thanks Akimel

I thought it sounded a bit strange, as no other articles or videos I've seen mentioned washing the car after, seemed like someone saying you've gotta wash your dishes after to wash them to get the detergent off! haha

Oh..I've thought of another question, sick of me yet? ha, I also read that you only clay the horizontal parts of the car, bonnet & roof. But as my mum's car is in a bit of oh, I got asterix when I said that word last time, umm "bad" condition (sorry about that by the way, didn't realise it was considered a swear word) should I do the doors as well??

[akimel]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Yep, clay the entire car. You can even clay the glass if you want to.

[Solipsist]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

Yep, clay the entire car. You can even clay the glass if you want to.

thanks matey, you're a champ!

[akimel]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

thanks matey, you're a champ!

You're welcome, Jen.

BTW, if you are a solipsist, am I simply a projection of your consciousness?

[Solipsist]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

You're welcome, Jen.

BTW, if you are a solipsist, am I simply a projection of your consciousness?

hahaha, oh ten points to you for that! ha, yep, so really, your knowledge, is my knowledge, so I should thank myself for all the info haha

[xantonin]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

My apologies, I usually refer to people in the third person without any gender reference.

I love your avatar by the way, I've gotten myself a name at work for not following rules very well so I showed a bunch of people it. That bird is my hero.

Don't forget to take pictures before you work on your car, a lot of them! And take even more pictures after!

We _love_ pictures here at MOL!

[Solipsist]

Re: Is cleaner wax the product I need?

My apologies, I usually refer to people in the third person without any gender reference.

I love your avatar by the way, I've gotten myself a name at work for not following rules very well so I showed a bunch of people it. That bird is my hero.

Don't forget to take pictures before you work on your car, a lot of them! And take even more pictures after!

We _love_ pictures here at MOL!

haha, no worries, I actually took it as a compliment, I always find it funny when girls go on forums and make it obvious they're female in the hopes of getting more assistance/attention, especially on car related forums, hehehe.

Ha ha, that bird is such a champ, he follows no rules, he is a rebel, an outlaw and is not to be messed with

here's a bigger version of it, so you can save it on your computer