Is Claying Still Needed?

[EPHIOS]

I just polished half of my car using G110v2 and M205 (yellow and black pads). It turned out great! I did clayed these panels before removing the light defects. Now, the next day, I noticed a couple of isolated light defects left. I mean, you would not notice these defects, unless you are about a foot away and really concentrated at them in different angles (and lighting, of course).

Now, I want to remove this isolated defects, do I still need to clay these areas, before removing it with G110v2? Or, will M205 and yellow pads do fine? Thanks!

[Murr1525]

Re: Is Claying Still Needed?

No need to clay again.

You only need to clay when there are bonded contaminants. Unless you feel something stuck to the surface after 2 days, you'll be fine.

[EPHIOS]

Re: Is Claying Still Needed?

Thanks, Murr1525! You been very helpful.

[Flash Gordon]

Re: Is Claying Still Needed?

I just polished half of my car using G110v2 and M205 (yellow and black pads). It turned out great! I did clayed these panels before removing the light defects. Now, the next day, I noticed a couple of isolated light defects left. I mean, you would not notice these defects, unless you are about a foot away and really concentrated at them in different angles (and lighting, of course).

Now, I want to remove this isolated defects, do I still need to clay these areas, before removing it with G110v2? Or, will M205 and yellow pads do fine? Thanks!

No need to clay after only two days. I would go with orange and 105. I think I see where you were going now in the other thread. It would be awesome to have 2 - 3 or 4" pads, but you will need another backing plate

Try the retailer in Vegas and see if they have what you need. If they don't, order from Kevin Brown @ iamwaxman@yahoo.com You could get by for now with as little as 2 pads and 1 plate. If you order through Kevin, buy a couple each 1500,2000,3000 sanding disks just in case

[EPHIOS]

Re: Is Claying Still Needed?

Thanks, guys! Yes, my clear coat is still silky smooth. My M205 will remove the light swirls and wax. Need to reapply a coat of TechWax 2.0.

Did I mention that M205 is an outstanding product by Meguiars. I am amazed of the shine, depth and clarity this produces. And men, you do not use a lot of this; a little goes a long way.