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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 Yeah, I used plenty. These are tiny spots like the dirt specs were relocated. But holy dirty hatch! Took me forever to do it and I'm

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Old 12-08-2012, 05:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Yeah, I used plenty. These are tiny spots like the dirt specs were relocated. But holy dirty hatch! Took me forever to do it and I'm still not happy with the results.
I am wondering how good a job they did on that "handwash" you paid for... The clay shouldn't be picking up ridiculous amounts of dirt and depositing them elsewhere. If it is, the car needs another wash or you are just using the clay for too long before folding it over.
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I am wondering how good a job they did on that "handwash" you paid for... The clay shouldn't be picking up ridiculous amounts of dirt and depositing them elsewhere. If it is, the car needs another wash or you are just using the clay for too long before folding it over.
I'm probably not doing it right. Oh well. It's still not getting rid of any scuff marks or what look like bird crap spots.
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I'm probably not doing it right. Oh well. It's still not getting rid of any scuff marks or what look like bird crap spots.
I really doubt that; it's just not that difficult. And frankly, clay isn't really supposed to get rid of big scuff marks or anything. It is designed to get some of the more stubborn dirt and grime out of the clear coat so that the wax can go on the cleanest surface possible.
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I really doubt that; it's just not that difficult. And frankly, clay isn't really supposed to get rid of big scuff marks or anything. It is designed to get some of the more stubborn dirt and grime out of the clear coat so that the wax can go on the cleanest surface possible.
Well what the heck removes scuffs and possible bird poo marks?
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Well what the heck removes scuffs and possible bird poo marks?
Sounds to me like you need a proper paint correction performed with a Porter Cable (or similar) random orbital polisher.
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Seriously? I paid $49 this morning for a handwash so I could start the clay today.
the clay will remove most of the dirt on the surface, but then you need to do a quick wash, then re-apply wax on the surface.

Also, make sure you fold & knead then flatten the clay bar when the clay bar gets dirty...
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I'm probably not doing it right. Oh well. It's still not getting rid of any scuff marks or what look like bird crap spots.
Clay won't remove scuff or scratches, and if you don't clay the surface correctly, you might end up with more swirls...


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the clay will remove most of the dirt on the surface, but then you need to do a quick wash, then re-apply wax on the surface.

Also, make sure you fold & knead then flatten the clay bar when the clay bar gets dirty...
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[QUOTE=Pintsize725;2051602]I'm probably not doing it right. Oh well. It's still not getting rid of any scuff marks or what look like bird crap spots.[/QUyou.

Ms. Pint - just make the drive to Houston, and I'll wash, clay, polish, and wax your car for you. Claying a Z shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. We have "tech days" where we help each other working on our cars.

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Ms. Pint - just make the drive to Houston, and I'll wash, clay, polish, and wax your car for you. Claying a Z shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. We have "tech days" where we help each other working on our cars.

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Ms. Pint - just make the drive to Houston, and I'll wash, clay, polish, and wax your car for you. Claying a Z shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. We have "tech days" where we help each other working on our cars.

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Gah. Should have told me earlier before I spent $60+ today on car stuff.
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