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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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hello. this is the first time i clay barred my car after i got it. same with waxing.

after washing.



after wax




*notice the fly?*

what do u think?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Nice. Last picture... Wow
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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thanks... took me 5 hours to wash, clay bar, and wax.. i'm soo tired now.. but thanks for the prop.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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Looks great.. Which wax did you use?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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i used a 4 oz. mothers carnauba cleaning wax. its good stuff
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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nice. too bad i cant do that anymore.. my microfiber keeps scratching my clearcoat on my hood. but i did liquid wax the other day and its amazing.. not as good as yours is. but stilla amazing.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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thanks. Wow, bummer.. as long as you can still wash it. Just buy new microfibers or something..
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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so shiny...
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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yeah..
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:55 AM
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congrats... and to the one guy, what did you mean it is scratchin the clear off?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:07 AM
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i need to clay my car...
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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nice......what clay bar did you use? I just clayed mine last week with Meguiars Clay Bar! Stuff's freaking awsome, with smoooooooooth results!!
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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shiny!
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Clay Bars rock.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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I have never used a clay bar, what is it used for and how?
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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nice. i remember when my car had no rock chips. that didnt last long
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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lol i never paided for my microfibers. my mom worsk for a company that sells them and she gets free ones.. i guess ive learned your not suppose to put them in the dryer.. but i do anyway.. beats hanging them and waiting for them to dry.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by WSU-Coug
I have never used a clay bar, what is it used for and how?
Takes contaminants out of your paint, and makes it smoother.

You can buy a kit with instructions. But, all you really need is a clay bar, and a detailing lubricant like 'meguiar's quik detailer.' After you wash the car, dry it, then keeping it wet with the detailing lube, run the clay bar over it like you would a wax applicator.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 05:24 AM
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^^ yup.. i have a mothers set. the clay, the spray for the clay, and wax. As far as towles go, i buy them from costco for about $7 - $10 for 10 towels. thy're yellow, and super duper soft. i use them for wiping off the clay, and waxing as well as wiping off the wax.
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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I buy mine from costco, use them about two times then toss them or use them as rags, they are so cheap......$8 for 12



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