Hi first post and question

[Gabe007]

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to MOL B.

Everyone, thanks for the useful information!

[RGP]

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That was a super video. Thanks for posting that!!!
Thankfully, I've yet to wash my car. I can see more $$$ going out this weekend!

One Question:
I'm thinking the finish is going to be already totally dry by the time I go around the entire car using the two synthetic chamois, and the two microfiber waffle weaves, unless I have ideal high humidity and the sun setting as in the video.

If I have a sufficient quantity of 70/30 microfiber towels on hand, can I go right from the two synthetic chamois's right to several 16" x 16" MF towels???

[Calais]

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Well I did it and it looks a lot better minus the black splotches from water mixed with tree sap and whatever else that sad there and accumulated.

I noticed I have some chips on the front and a light scratch just above the driver side door/roof.

Guess I'll have to look at how fix the scratch, either fill it in (unlikely since it's very light) or some other product. my baby...

ScratchX or Ultimate Compound should take care of all your lights scratches even by hand. I would recommend either (starting with least aggressive method).

[RGP]

Re: Hi first post and question

That was a super video. Thanks for posting that!!!
Thankfully, I've yet to wash my car. I can see more $$$ going out this weekend!

One Question:
I'm thinking the finish is going to be already totally dry by the time I go around the entire car using the two synthetic chamois, and the two microfiber waffle weaves, unless I have ideal high humidity and the sun setting as in the video.

If I have a sufficient quantity of 70/30 microfiber towels on hand, can I go right from the two synthetic chamois's right to several 16" x 16" MF towels???

[Belinda3]

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Well I did it and it looks a lot better minus the black splotches from water mixed with tree sap and whatever else that sad there and accumulated.

I noticed I have some chips on the front and a light scratch just above the driver side door/roof.

Guess I'll have to look at how fix the scratch, either fill it in (unlikely since it's very light) or some other product. my baby...

[akimel]

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Belinda, you can wash your car whenever you want. Just use the principles Mike P. talks about in his video. The key is to hose off your wash mitt frequently. As much as possible you want to reduce the possibility of dirt and grit getting trapped between the mitt and paint surface.

The bird droppings and tar may require special attention. Hopefully they will easily come off in the washing. If they don't, you may have to try other means--do a google search of the MOL archives, and you'll find lots of suggestions. My daughter's car has a real problem with pine tar. I tried claying, but this only seemed to remove part of the tar. I think I should have addressed the tar before I clayed. I also tried Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover but without much success. I have been encouraged by try rubbing alcohol, WD-40, and Stoner's Tarminator on the tar spots. Meguiar's also sells a bug and tar remover, but I haven't tried it yet. Of course, all of these special solutions will remove whatever wax is on the car.

[Belinda3]

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I couldn't wash it yesterday because I got busy, but today we're expecting rain. I do have a lot of water stains (black), some bird droppings and sap and what not (under a tree).

But it's very overcast and VERY cool outside.
Would it be okay if I just washed it today and then left the entire process of washing, claying, polishing and waxing for another time?
Kind of like a pre-wash ...wash? lol

Thank you

[3Fitty]

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Unfortunately you won't have access to all of Meguiars best products in Canada, although you can get the clay kit from Canadian Tire, if that is the easiest for you. However, you also have the option of ordering stuff from eshine.ca which carries some Meguiars stuff, along with others.

They also have Riccardo Yellow clay, which Sal recommended and IMHO is the best clay out there.

You can also try carcaresmart.com, which is another site for Canadians.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Good luck and welcome to mol.

[Eddie6th]

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Wow, all your replies gave me a little confidence boost, since it seems a bit intimidating.

I read somewhere online that you can also use the soap mixed with water as lubricant if you run out of quick detailer, is that okay?

Thanks again guys, all your replies helped a lot.

Is there any reason why you don't use quik detailer?....Availability?

[Calais]

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I use GC shampoo and water for clay lube. I don't find that it breaks down my clay and it provides plenty of lubrication. I would highly recommend it if you don't happen to have any QD, I prefer it to QD.

[the_invisible]

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I heard that water and soap does not give a pH balance intended for claying... Maybe it's just a marketing thing, I don't know.

However Zainos sells clay bars that work with soap and water. I often use soap water as lubricant for claying my factory wheels. Wheel paints are tough and are not prone to swirls.

[Murr1525]

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You can mix soap and water to lubricate the clay, but it may break down the clay as well.

[akimel]

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Hi, Belinda. You may find this article helpful, particularly for the long term care of your new car:

Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Welcome to MOL.

Cheers,
Al

[Belinda3]

Re: Hi first post and question

Wow, all your replies gave me a little confidence boost, since it seems a bit intimidating.

I read somewhere online that you can also use the soap mixed with water as lubricant if you run out of quick detailer, is that okay?

Thanks again guys, all your replies helped a lot.