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  • #76
    Re: First time clay baring

    Originally posted by Havinfun75 View Post
    Also do I just use the DA to apply the wax and hand buff.
    This comment leads us to assume that you're making a very common mistake when removing hazed wax - you're working too hard. In fact, you're making work for yourself that doesn't need to be. Once the wax has dried/hazed over, you really don't need to do anything more than wipe it off. If you're "hand buffing", meaning that your rubbing with any vigor at all in an attempt to maximize the gloss (sort of like spit shining a pair of dress boots in the Marine Corps), well, stop it!! All you're doing is making more work for yourself and you're actually being so aggressive that you're removing that last little bit of wax that you want to leave behind in the first place. You also run the risk of marring the paint with this sort of rubbing action. Properly applied, meaning really thin and uniform, any wax will be easy to wipe off - not rub or buff off, but simply wipe off. And applying wax with a DA makes it extremely easy to apply that thin and uniform coat.

    Bottom line: if you're working really hard when waxing a car, you're just plain doing something wrong.
    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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    • #77
      Re: First time clay baring

      I think I just used the wrong terminology when I said buff off the wax. I have waxed this new car twice before, by hand of course. And when it comes to removing the wax it is very easy. And happens to be my favorite part. Lol It's just that with my new "toy" I wondered if it would be better to remove the wax with the PC, or if it would improve the results. I so can't wait for the finished product today.

      Thank again eceryone
      Mike
      Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and somebody yells SHUTUP!!

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      • #78
        Re: First time clay baring

        Applying by machine is time saving. It allows for a coat of wax/sealant to be applied thing. Removing by hand is still the way to go. Waiting on some pics
        99 Grand Prix
        02 Camaro SS

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        • #79
          Re: First time clay baring

          Oh I will totally be posting some Picts. Lol. After all it's a way to show off my hard work. (Not that it really seems like work so far). But I will be proud.

          So I am finally home again. Gonna chill for about 30mins or so then I'll finish up. See ya then

          Mike
          Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and somebody yells SHUTUP!!

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          • #80
            Re: First time clay baring

            Ok finally done. Well almost. I still need to do the windows and inside. But doing interiors is my speciality. Now I was running out of light when I took these, but I really wanted to get some images. I hope I didn't resize them too small. I will take more during the day today if I have time. Let me know what you all think.


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            Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and somebody yells SHUTUP!!

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            • #81
              Re: First time clay baring

              Looks real nice

              It would be good to see some full sun shots. Well done.

              Any plans on how to maintain it?
              Originally posted by Blueline
              I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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              • #82
                Re: First time clay baring

                Looks good. Nice reflections catching the remaining light.
                99 Grand Prix
                02 Camaro SS

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                • #83
                  I do want to mention that if for some reason u decided to use ur da to remove wax, u will want to use a more aggressive pad under the mf bonnet such as meguiars burgundy cutting pad. Although I agree with mr stoops as to use ur hands some people still like to use their da's. And I believe awhile ago mr stoops had made the comment as far as what pad to use under bonnets.

                  Otherwise car looks great! Now ur addicted like the rest of us. Now it gets bad when u only take care of ur cars and u own a $1000 carpet extractor or a $800 steamer. Not that I have any of those but one day I will but not for a long time

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