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Old 7th June 2017, 15:42   #1
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Default When you thought your car was clean...

...and then used a clay bar for the first time!

I'm blaming you lot for getting me into this. I've always liked to have a clean car, but only ever did wash, t-cut and polish up until now.

First you made me buy a polishing machine, then it was pads, clay kit and Collinite 476!

Already had the autoglym SRP

Anyway, with today being the best forecast weather day of the week thought I'd give the new DAS 6 a go on the boot (ended up doing the boot, roof and bonnet). A quick wash down of each panel, then first go at claying, that surprised me as to how many specs of dirt were stuck to it. Another wash down and a go with the DAS 6 and some autoglym, followed by some collinite.

Wasn't going too bananas with it and sure it would have come up even better if I'd spent longer on each panel but it's a start.

Thanks to all for the input on various threads that gave some good tips. Very useful when searching out information.

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Old 7th June 2017, 16:01   #2
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Claying makes a massive difference to the cleanliness of the paint work. If done properly and the prep before, you're car becomes literally dirt free. Just get it polished up. You'll see a huge difference with those seirls disappearing. And get some wax on it to protect It long term.
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Claying takes for ever, OK if you have nothing else to do.
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Old 7th June 2017, 17:03   #4
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...and then used a clay bar for the first time!

I'm blaming you lot for getting me into this. I've always liked to have a clean car, but only ever did wash, t-cut and polish up until now.

First you made me buy a polishing machine, then it was pads, clay kit and Collinite 476!

Already had the autoglym SRP

Anyway, with today being the best forecast weather day of the week thought I'd give the new DAS 6 a go on the boot (ended up doing the boot, roof and bonnet). A quick wash down of each panel, then first go at claying, that surprised me as to how many specs of dirt were stuck to it. Another wash down and a go with the DAS 6 and some autoglym, followed by some collinite.

Wasn't going too bananas with it and sure it would have come up even better if I'd spent longer on each panel but it's a start.

Thanks to all for the input on various threads that gave some good tips. Very useful when searching out information.


Steve

Nice work, but a little tip, when you have finished using the Autoglym SRP, buy some Autosmart Topaz, best polish on the market, and use your new DAS with a soft polishing pad, and you will see an amazing finish to your paintwork

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Claying is a doddle but the finish is amazing.
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Cheers guys.

Just to clarify, she has been clayed, polished and waxed well, the bonnet, roof and boot at least.

It was about to start raining so finished for the day
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Looking good! Can't wait to do mine, just saving up to buy all the stuff next month. Last time I detailed a car was back in the 80's, before DA's and clay etc. It was a whole different world back then . . .

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Cheers guys.

Just to clarify, she has been clayed, polished and waxed well, the bonnet, roof and boot at least.

It was about to start raining so finished for the day
So if it's raining after all that polishing, it should be beading nicely We like a good bead
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So if it's raining after all that polishing, it should be beading nicely We like a good bead
Sure is.

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Sure is.

what do you use to spray on the panel to lubricate the clay bar??
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