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He guys im new to this process.Are you supposed to just clay the hood,roof top and trunk or do you do the entire car. i bought a detailer kit today to try it on my car before i do it for clients. any info will be greatly appreciated.
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If you were in a hurry, most of the dirt would hit and stick to the horizontal surfaces (roof, hood, trunk).
But ideally you would do everything, eps the first time.
Some people who clay often will do everything, then just do the horizontal surfaces once or twice, then do everything again. I clay only once in a while, so I do everything.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue -
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The more often you clay, the easier it is. I clay my vehicle about once a month and it's so easy compared to when I do a customer's car.Drinkin' the Meguiars Kool-Aid
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Thanks for the quick response Murr, ill take the extra time an do my car from A to Z and see how long it takes me but will definetly take extra time on my clients cars ( have to keep them Happy ).once again thanks and you have a friend in Ocala Fl.Comment
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Is it safe to do it monthly?Comment
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Im definetly gonna try it out. Thanks for all your help ill keep you posted.Comment
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Yes, Clay as often as you need to. It doesn't remove anything except for dirt and contaminants on the paint.Drinkin' the Meguiars Kool-AidComment
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As far as I know, clay will remove wax, not just dirt/contaminants.Originally posted by KKloppe View PostComment
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I clay only once a year. This is the only time I do the whole detailing job, the 5-step process.
For the rest of the year, I would just wax with Cleaner Wax, NXT-2, UW, #21, etc. I do wash and wax often.
I would clay the whole car. If your car is in good condition, claying the vertical panels will take additional 10 minutes only. Otherwise, you should definitely clay the whole car.Comment
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Claying is fast enough that you might as well do the whole car, imo.Comment
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A serious clay job, trying to catch every nook and cranny, slow and methodical, will take an extra 45-60 minutes and may instill some slight marring of the surface. Following up with a light polish is ideal. A quick clay job just looking and feeling for any extra contaminants may only take you an additional 15 minutes. Rubbing lightly will reduce the marring.
If your project is a darker color paint, be prepared to follow up with a light polish.John @ HillCityAutoDetail.com
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