DO i clay?? suggestions or opinions plz

g35300mm

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.

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,

PapoZalsa

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

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g35300mm

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.

kenchan

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.

kannibul

lulwat?

Brand new cars need claying.

370Zsteve

I didn't have to clay my car when new. I bought it in November '09, it has a November '08 build date on it, so it was on the lot for most of 2009.

No swirl marks, paint looks perfect.

IMO, let the dealer wash and prep the car. If they fck the paint, they keep the car.

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Zsteve

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.

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FuszNissan

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

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fullmonty

I don't think it would hurt to clay it

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g35300mm

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?

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Jeffblue

plus you get to spend more time touching your car.

JakeZ34

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.

SoCal 370Z

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

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