I clayed my car and it looks like crap!
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Ok, so I washed my car. Dried my car. Then I got out the clay bar and clayed my whole car. Then I rinsed it down with hight pressure soap and rinse. Then I dried it again.
#1, the clay did nothing for the water spots all over my car.
#2, now my car has this clay or wax looking material all over it. Nothing seems to get it off the car. I have used good old fashion elbow grease, quick detailer, windex; the only thing I haven't done is wash the car all over again.
What did I do wrong?
Will having it completly washed again remove the clay/wax material? If that is what it is?
#1, the clay did nothing for the water spots all over my car.
#2, now my car has this clay or wax looking material all over it. Nothing seems to get it off the car. I have used good old fashion elbow grease, quick detailer, windex; the only thing I haven't done is wash the car all over again.
What did I do wrong?
Will having it completly washed again remove the clay/wax material? If that is what it is?
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Rep Power: 280 did you use the "lubercant" that came with the clay bar? you're supposed to spray something like 'spray wax' on the surface FIRST then use the clay bar on the surface. then you're supposed to dry it off with a towel. afterwards, you're supposed to use cleaner wax, followed by sealant wax. are you sure you read the directions? what brand clay bar did you use?
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Rep Power: 0 I used the Meguiar's Quik Clay kit. I sprayed the Quik Detailer on the surface and then went over it with the clay.
It doesn't mention anything about "cleaner wax" Only rhat after claying, rinsing and drying, you shoudl polish and wax for best finish.
I didn't wax do to the fact that there is material that is still present on the car.
It doesn't mention anything about "cleaner wax" Only rhat after claying, rinsing and drying, you shoudl polish and wax for best finish.
I didn't wax do to the fact that there is material that is still present on the car.
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Rep Power: 253 It look like you were just using the pressure washer, which im my opion doesnt clean every well. It will never be as clean as using a wash mitt or something to rub it. And you have to dry it with a towel and not sun dried, if that is the problem to the water spots, or maybe the water in your area is very hard, using some type of mineral filter system might help.
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Rep Power: 346 No offence but you have to have used the clay bar wrong. There is no possible way you can get clay stuck on your car if you did it right.... claybars get everything off... and I mean everything. I've gotten cement and surface rust particles off my car using a clay bar (Mothers).
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Rep Power: 227 did you make sure you sprayed over a good amount of area (patricualrly one that you are claying) , just simple lubrication is all you need. and while your claying no need for much pressure (possibly pressed too hard) thats the only way i can think the clay bar must have left some of it...??
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Rep Power: 285 you didnt go cheap with the lubricant did you? i know those kits come with a small *** bottle of lube...... but its importent to use a lot of lube to avoid getting clay into the paint. when i bought a clay bar kit, it came with a tiny bottle of lube that barely had enough for half a car....
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Rep Power: 237 wash, rinse, dry, and clay (properly), paint cleaner, polish and then wax. If i was in your area i'd meet up and show ya how nice claying is. My friends sistter just bought a 03 ES1 SSM and my paint looks better than hers and she bought from the dealer. But i hooked her up
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Rep Power: 787 haha same happened to me but i was smart enough to stop after doing a tiny section. try a microfiber towel to wipe the clay off. its stupid.
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Rep Power: 253 First time I tried claybar, last week on my dad's corolla, it looks amazing, it was alot of work but it was worth it. Gonna do mines before fall or next year in spring.
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Rep Power: 298 you need to clay it correctly to get the clay off. spray a good amount to the quick detailer stuff over a SMALL area and LIGHTLY glide the clay bar over the area. if it sticks then you have either used too little of the quick detailer or you are pressing too hard.
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Originally Posted by djmota
if it sticks then you have either used too little of the quick detailer or you are pressing too hard.
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Rep Power: 0 Well, I found a professional who will do:
1. acid bath
2. full wash
3. polish and wax
He says this will remove the water spots and clay residue.
Does this sound like a good deal?
1. acid bath
2. full wash
3. polish and wax
He says this will remove the water spots and clay residue.
Does this sound like a good deal?
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Rep Power: 787 now i dont feel bad since you dont know either. okay normally an acid bath is used on metal as an early step before anodizing. now i'm gonna take a guess here and say that he meant it as a paint treatment for acid rain damage, like water spots. and that its some sort of neurtalization compound or something.
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Rep Power: 251 ^^ But don't you know everything? I was concerned when you didnt know. lol. If thats thats what its intended to do, then he can just pick up Meguiars Deep Crystal Step 1 Paint Cleaner. Its a chemical cleaner that has no abrasives and its very easy to use. That will remove any deposits on the paint like hard water spots and air pollutants.. Still, clay bar is the easiest, but apparently that didnt work out so well.
Whats he looking to charge you for this? What type of products does he use?
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Well, I found a professional who will do:
1. acid bath
2. full wash
3. polish and wax
He says this will remove the water spots and clay residue.
Does this sound like a good deal?
1. acid bath
2. full wash
3. polish and wax
He says this will remove the water spots and clay residue.
Does this sound like a good deal?
Whats he looking to charge you for this? What type of products does he use?
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Rep Power: 787 if there is any more mention of the word acid, i would opt out just pick up the meguiars paint cleaner. i used it on my friends 05 black civic that had not been touched in over a year and literally had bugs that were fossilized in the paint. it took off everything and left the paint nice and clean for wax.
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Originally Posted by soonercivic
just pick up Meguiars Deep Crystal Step 1 Paint Cleaner. Its a chemical cleaner that has no abrasives and its very easy to use.
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Originally Posted by rckdrmr
actually, it does contain light diminishing abrasives. http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...+paint+cleaner
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Rep Power: 0 cleaning the paint with a clay bar is only one step. you've only prepare the surface for the next step. you'll have to use a cleaner wax to remove any residue from the claying part. then use a sealer/glaze to remove any swirl marks. finally, you will have to use a good wax or polish to keep the shine an finish.
after you've clayed the car, it basically has little protection from the environment. you should really start the next steps asap to prevent more harm to the finish.
after you've clayed the car, it basically has little protection from the environment. you should really start the next steps asap to prevent more harm to the finish.
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Originally Posted by pizzapizza
cleaning the paint with a clay bar is only one step. you've only prepare the surface for the next step. you'll have to use a cleaner wax to remove any residue from the claying part. then use a sealer/glaze to remove any swirl marks. finally, you will have to use a good wax or polish to keep the shine an finish.
after you've clayed the car, it basically has little protection from the environment. you should really start the next steps asap to prevent more harm to the finish.
after you've clayed the car, it basically has little protection from the environment. you should really start the next steps asap to prevent more harm to the finish.
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Rep Power: 0 The acid bath was a success.
The guy did the acid bath, followed by a wash with a clay bar, then he waxed and polished it. Finally, he detailed the inside.
All for $70. It took like 4 hrs.
Well worth the money.
The guy did the acid bath, followed by a wash with a clay bar, then he waxed and polished it. Finally, he detailed the inside.
All for $70. It took like 4 hrs.
Well worth the money.
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Originally Posted by mrb420
The acid bath was a success.
The guy did the acid bath, followed by a wash with a clay bar, then he waxed and polished it. Finally, he detailed the inside.
All for $70. It took like 4 hrs.
Well worth the money.
The guy did the acid bath, followed by a wash with a clay bar, then he waxed and polished it. Finally, he detailed the inside.
All for $70. It took like 4 hrs.
Well worth the money.
I pay it because I A) have no time, B) am lazy, C) the car always looks NEW, and D) it's a business expense come tax time.
My 02 still looks like fresh off the lot. Inside and out. It even still has a little of that new car smell.... mmmmmmmm....
Always amazed at how smooth the car is after clay and wax. It's almost sensual...