Chris`I Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I'd be amazed if claying does remove the rust particles. I would of said the car needed a full correction!! Lets hope i'm wrong. One problem i can envisage is, if the clay lifts out the particles, they will scratch the paintwork as you drag the clay bar along. So i think you should keep it confined to small areas and keep folding the clay over. What would a pro detailler do differently though? They'd clay it out too! Just need to polish it out afterwards! Quote
sunset350z Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 So far i've clayed half the roof, passenger wing, a third of the bonnet and boot. Monsoon season has stopped play for now. I'll just have to start again on the weekend if it clears up. Quote
Stew Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I wash and clay in the rain! It's the bits you can do! Obviously only if I get caught out (usually...) Quote
givememorepower Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Looks quite clear today so will be giving it a try. Soon know whether or not my paint is rhubarb. Quote
sunset350z Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I'd be amazed if claying does remove the rust particles. I would of said the car needed a full correction!! Lets hope i'm wrong. One problem i can envisage is, if the clay lifts out the particles, they will scratch the paintwork as you drag the clay bar along. So i think you should keep it confined to small areas and keep folding the clay over. What would a pro detailler do differently though? They'd clay it out too! Just need to polish it out afterwards! Well once he's clayed the car, it might end up getting covered in light scratches, so it would need machining, imo. Quote
Chris`I Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I'd be amazed if claying does remove the rust particles. I would of said the car needed a full correction!! Lets hope i'm wrong. One problem i can envisage is, if the clay lifts out the particles, they will scratch the paintwork as you drag the clay bar along. So i think you should keep it confined to small areas and keep folding the clay over. What would a pro detailler do differently though? They'd clay it out too! Just need to polish it out afterwards! Well once he's clayed the car, it might end up getting covered in light scratches, so it would need machining, imo. I'd still give it a go and see, and if it needs a machine polish after, get a pro in. You can take out light swirls by hand with the right products, just takes a lot longer than by machine. Depending on where the OP lives, he might be able to borrow a members DA polisher, I know a few have one inc me Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 its why they reccommend on the meguairs range to do it in 3 stages, 1. clay - removes contaminantes 2. polish - corrects any marks left by the clay (although i've never noticed it do it.) 3. wax. - seal the paint work and replenish nutrients to the paint. Quote
givememorepower Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Right, I cracked on today and it took me a little over 5 hours to get the job done. The clay method that I'd never heard of is awesome. Unbelievable that it would take so much junk off my paintwork. Not sure even now what all those thousands of tiny dark dots were, but reckon now they could've been tarmac as a lot of road surfacing has gone on around here for months now. Not a single scratch or mark left from the cleaning!!! Started with a rigorous wash and wax with a firm sponge, than the painstaking hours of clay block and spray, then a very healthy layer of liquid wax. It's never looked so good Until it rained this afternoon and my car got sprayed with dirt. The water droplets were rolling off like small ball bearings! Thanks for the advice. Quote
sunset350z Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I think he might need a full correction after that firm sponge after all Quote
Danny 350Z Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Ha ha NO sponges - Lesson No. 2 Have a look in the detailing threads for some awesome advice. I've learned loads since joining the club or even http://www.meguiars.co.uk/ Quote
lamby Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I think he might need a full correction after that firm sponge after all +1 supprised no one else picked this up. Def check the detailing section there are some really good guides on here. also try here for some extra tips if you fancy: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 i use one of the cotton tentacle wash mits. mush better on the paint work. glad it worked out ok. Quote
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