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We just purchased an '05 Corvette and was curious as to if I can clay it? Sounds like a stupid question but I had to ask. Thanks
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Re: new to claying
By all means. Claying is a big step in the prep stage.quality creates its own demandComment
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Re: new to claying
You won't regret claying, that's for sure!!!Comment
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Re: new to claying
thanks for your quick posts! I was not sure, people were telling me that the Vette has differant surfaces and that I should not clay, so that was the reason for my Question. Thank you again. I clayed my Hyundai and just the claying made a huge differance. Thanks again..Comment
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Re: new to claying
Definitely clay it. Check out this thread and video: http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42524Shane
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL
If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron TippinComment
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Re: new to claying
just washed the Vette now what? Polish or Polish cleaner? I felt the surface and still feels smooth, has 10,000 miles on it. thank you for your responses.Comment
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Re: new to claying
You might want to read through the 5 Step Paint Care Cycle for more info on how to evaluate your finish and the steps needed to correct what that evaluate reveals.
At this point, whether you need a pure polish or a cleaner of some sort is impossible for us to say since we can't see the car. You'll have to make that determination following the guidelines set forth in the 5 Step to see what's needed. Keep in mind that you only really need to do those steps that address specific issues. As you mentioned, the paint already feels very smooth so claying probably won't gain you much. But how does the paint look in direct sunlight? That will tell you if need a paint cleaner of some sort to correct any below surface issues.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: new to claying
thank you for your help Michael, there were some very very light scratches and a few spots where there were swirls, I went with Swirl X which comes off a little harder than the Polish but it seemed to work excellantly. Now do I skip the polish and go right to the wax? The finish now looks great, mirror like with no blemishes. thanks againComment
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Re: new to claying
Polish is a optional step. You can go straight to your wax.
Remember, 2 thin coats of wax are better then one thick coat. Wait 20-30 minutes minimum after removing the first coat to apply the second coat.quality creates its own demandComment
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