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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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I will be detailing my car this weekend using the klasse system. Before I start that whole process, I will be using a clay bar for the first time. I know its not brain surgery, I get how its supposed to be done, but for those of you have done this to your box......question. If and when you do the roof does it matter what direction you rub? front to back / side to side using a back and fourth motion? Probably a dumb question but what the hell.

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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How-Tos here:

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/how-to.html

Video's Here!

http://www.adamspolishes.com/videos/

I hope that helps!
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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What ever is easiest for you...

But make sure you wash the car thoroughly first to rid larger chunks of dirt
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Lonely Raven
very usefull info..........
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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dont let the clay hit the ground
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Yeah, in the Porsche club, if someone drops a sponge or
a MF cloth on the ground...they'd throw it out rather then
risk it having picked up little rocks and stuff.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Alright, cool! Thanks all.
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