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Hi Wilfie,
If you're going to use the regular clay and you aren't machine polishing afterwards be really carefull that you don't introduce more small scratches. Keep folding the clay to get to a clean side, use plenty of lubricant - the BH can use just water but it would be worth making up a weak solution of water and shampoo to use, you get more lubrication that way.
To get the best finish pre-wax I would use a filler glaze since you won't be machine polishing. Autobrite have just launched a brilliant one -Extreme Glaze - that isn't expensive (£11) and works well by hand. A wax application afterwards will protect it and you'll pretty much get the appearance of correction (even though it won't be.)
And in answer to the post about the wax that I can't see an answer to - wax seals the paint. There is no need to use a sealer afterwards, in fact I would suggest it's better not to.
Have fun doing it and get some before and after pics up when you're finished.
Rich
If you're going to use the regular clay and you aren't machine polishing afterwards be really carefull that you don't introduce more small scratches. Keep folding the clay to get to a clean side, use plenty of lubricant - the BH can use just water but it would be worth making up a weak solution of water and shampoo to use, you get more lubrication that way.
To get the best finish pre-wax I would use a filler glaze since you won't be machine polishing. Autobrite have just launched a brilliant one -Extreme Glaze - that isn't expensive (£11) and works well by hand. A wax application afterwards will protect it and you'll pretty much get the appearance of correction (even though it won't be.)
And in answer to the post about the wax that I can't see an answer to - wax seals the paint. There is no need to use a sealer afterwards, in fact I would suggest it's better not to.
Have fun doing it and get some before and after pics up when you're finished.
Rich
Think I'll practise on the wifes car bonnet, if the regular clay is a bit harsh I'll get some soft clay. She isn't worried about its appearance and its nearing the end of its life she says
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Wilfie, you only need 1/4 of the BH bar to clay the car so don't start with the full bar! Rip off a piece and soften / warm it by rolling between your palms. then keep folding it as you use it.
One golden rule with clay - if you drop it on the ground, bin it and get a new piece. It will certainly have picked up some grit from the ground, which would not do your paintwork any favours!
Another good idea - clay the glass first, then the bodywork, last the wheels, then bin that piece of clay.
One golden rule with clay - if you drop it on the ground, bin it and get a new piece. It will certainly have picked up some grit from the ground, which would not do your paintwork any favours!
Another good idea - clay the glass first, then the bodywork, last the wheels, then bin that piece of clay.
