DO i clay?? suggestions or opinions plz
 

hey guys,

I just picked up my Z. Platinum graphite. I took delivery with out having the car washed.

So i washed it up myself but i can still tell there is a bit of caked on residue on the finish and i managed to swirl up the spoiler a bit too. :mad:

I would like to polish them out and polish the rest of the car too, but. if there is this rail dust/residue on the car is it important that i clay the car as well as washing it before waxing it?

pls give me your input.

THanks,

No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while!

:iagree:

Really?

Because in some threads on this forum it states otherwise? Im just afraid of washing the car then taking a pad of wax to it and causing swirl marks as i apply the wax because of whatever crap is left behind from the freight.

I always clay my new car before I wax it. I wont hurt the paint and it takes tiny particles away. If you feel something with your hand it will cause swirls when you wash and wax.

depends. i clayed the first week of ownership because the car's sitting out in the lot while it's in stock and there were rough spots.

i also told the dealer not to wax either cause i like to do that on my own using the right products and technique.

I see both opinions. I personally like to clay bar then wax

I don't think it would hurt to clay it

thanks for the input guys.

I have made up my mind to clay bar the car. obviously there was enough junk on it to cause swirl marks on the spoiler.

Also, i feel much safer applying the wax by hand as apposed to with a buffer. I think just because i feel more in control. Is there any difference to the end result if i do this?

Also, after clay baring the car do i need to polish and wax? or just wax. lol what the heck is the difference between the two anyways?

:tup:

:happydance:

plus you get to spend more time touching your car.

I disagree. NEW DELIVERED CARS SHOULD BE CLAYED! due to transporting rail dust and contaminations. I always do detail jobs for BRAND new cars. It's call new car prep. You clay it wash it good and seal it with a good sealant and wax. The factory stuff isn't any good.

Clay away...those little debris particles never sleep.

sounds good.

Do i need to polish and wax after i clay? or just wax?

thx

lulwat?

Brand new cars need claying.