Claybar, Polish, and Wax. (need advice)

Dansby · January 19th, 2009, 01:37 PM

I washed my car yesterday and want to clay and wax it today, but in another thread I made awhile back everyone suggested polishing after claybaring.

So, my question is, what products should I get? For the clay, the polish, and the wax that is?

And just so I'm clear, is this the correct order?

Wash, dry, clay, polish, wax, wash, dry.

Any advice is welcome, especially on the products.

dr.gonzo! · January 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM

sounds like too much work.

I wash, dry, wax, chug a beer, polish.

lol not really. I have only waxed it once

GTsetGO · January 19th, 2009, 01:43 PM

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06RedfireGT · January 19th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Wash, clay, wash, polish, wax

weems · January 19th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Are you going to be using a machine? Or by hand?

Dansby · January 19th, 2009, 01:56 PM

It will all be by hand.

weems · January 19th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Then you won't get very far by polishing except maybe a little more shine but you won't be removing swirls or anything of the sort.

Dansby · January 19th, 2009, 02:02 PM

So the polish isn't worth it. But still, what brands should I use?

weems · January 19th, 2009, 02:08 PM

I didn't say it isn't worth it, it will help, but probably not to the effect that you are thinking it will. IMO, without a machine, then skip the polish.

Brands are all personal preference, do you plan on buying OTC or ordering?

I'm moving this to the detail section btw.

Dansby · January 19th, 2009, 02:12 PM

I plan on just buying OTC.

weems · January 19th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Then I would go with Meg's NXT 2.0.

If you ever decide to order online check out the Pinnacle Line-up, Natty's line-up, and Adam's makes some very respectable stuff that I am currently using, and you get a discount with Adam's.

weems · January 19th, 2009, 02:16 PM

I have only used Meg's clay bar once, and that because I didn't have time to wait on the order to get shipped to me, but its decent, I have to say, Adam's makes the absolute best clay bar IMO.

Dansby · January 19th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Hmm...maybe I will order online...

travis_afx · January 19th, 2009, 02:35 PM

I agree with skipping the polish if your not going to use a machine. I would put a sealer on it before I wax. I like wizards sealent(shine master), that's what I use on my car, and I have put it on everything I have painted before it goes back to the customer.

and my favorite clay bar is the blue clay magic bar. I used meguirs once and I didn't like it at all. I had to work twice as hard with it, so I ended up just getting another clay magic bar and trashed the meguirs.

I can't recommend a wax cuase honestly I haven't waxed my car since I started using the wizards sealent, I just put one or two coats of it after every wash and I've never really felt the need to wax it after that.

Jason@Adams · January 19th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Whether you plan on buying OTC or going with higher end products - either way you'll want to make sure you get the best results possible! Take a look at these videos for some great tips!

Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detail Supplies - Instructional Videos

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Wash, clay, wash, polish, wax

January 19th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#1
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	Claybar, Polish, and Wax. (need advice) I washed my car yesterday and want to clay and wax it today, but in another thread I made awhile back everyone suggested polishing after claybaring. So, my question is, what products should I get? For the clay, the polish, and the wax that is? And just so I'm clear, is this the correct order? Wash, dry, clay, polish, wax, wash, dry. Any advice is welcome, especially on the products.

January 19th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#3
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January 19th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#14
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree with skipping the polish if your not going to use a machine. I would put a sealer on it before I wax. I like wizards sealent(shine master), that's what I use on my car, and I have put it on everything I have painted before it goes back to the customer. and my favorite clay bar is the blue clay magic bar. I used meguirs once and I didn't like it at all. I had to work twice as hard with it, so I ended up just getting another clay magic bar and trashed the meguirs. I can't recommend a wax cuase honestly I haven't waxed my car since I started using the wizards sealent, I just put one or two coats of it after every wash and I've never really felt the need to wax it after that. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed. Last edited by travis_afx; January 19th, 2009 at 02:38 PM.

January 19th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#15
Jason@Adams Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whether you plan on buying OTC or going with higher end products - either way you'll want to make sure you get the best results possible! Take a look at these videos for some great tips! Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detail Supplies - Instructional Videos __________________ Jason Armstrong Adam's Polishes Digital Contacting Cell: (909) 342-4194 Jason@AdamsPolishes.com "Guaranteed to outshine the competition 110%" Don't forget to use discount code STANG during checkout for instant savings!

January 19th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#5
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,055 iTrader: 3 reviews	Are you going to be using a machine? Or by hand?

January 19th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#6
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	It will all be by hand.

January 19th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#7
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,055 iTrader: 3 reviews	Then you won't get very far by polishing except maybe a little more shine but you won't be removing swirls or anything of the sort.

January 19th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#8
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	So the polish isn't worth it. But still, what brands should I use?

January 19th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#9
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,055 iTrader: 3 reviews	I didn't say it isn't worth it, it will help, but probably not to the effect that you are thinking it will. IMO, without a machine, then skip the polish. Brands are all personal preference, do you plan on buying OTC or ordering? I'm moving this to the detail section btw.

January 19th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#10
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	I plan on just buying OTC.

January 19th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#11
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,055 iTrader: 3 reviews	Then I would go with Meg's NXT 2.0. If you ever decide to order online check out the Pinnacle Line-up, Natty's line-up, and Adam's makes some very respectable stuff that I am currently using, and you get a discount with Adam's.

January 19th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#13
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hmm...maybe I will order online...

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