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91chevy9"lift
05-21-2003, 10:48 PM
Well I finally decided to get off my *** and do sumthin about my dull paint....SO i bought a Mothers Clay Bar Kit and the 3 step system with the glaze caranuba wax...I have never used that type of wax before where it isnt a liquid....im new to this kinda stuff so I was just wondering if you had any tips for me or any info about the 3 step system and yeah any help would be great!
Thanks-Jason
Joe
05-22-2003, 08:40 AM
Wash the truck with dawn dishsoap (to remove any wax that may be there)

Mix a solutiton of dawn and water in a spray bottle.

Spray one panel at a time and run the clay over the paint in back and forth motions, keeping the clay in the palm of your hand (do this in the shade on a cool surface), drying with a clean cotton towel as you go. Be sure to keep the clay clean & don't drop it on the ground :D

From here, you can continue with the package you bought or use Meguiars #9 swirl remover if there are some fine scratches and swirl marks in your paint.

Personally, I prefer liquid wax/polish, but what you have should work fine.

Just be sure to use a new, clean cotton towel or applicator with each different type of polish/glaze and KEEP THEM CLEAN. Any dirt on them will scratch your finish.

Good Luck!
Suareezay
05-22-2003, 03:14 PM
About the dishsoap/water mixture.....all the clay bars ive ever seen have come with a quick detailer spray to use as the lubricant....probably works better than dishsoap.
Joe
05-22-2003, 03:39 PM
Originally posted by 2drTAHOEz71
About the dishsoap/water mixture.....all the clay bars ive ever seen have come with a quick detailer spray to use as the lubricant....probably works better than dishsoap.
I bought the clay bar from Zaino. Most of the detail sites I have been visiting recommend whipping something up rather than spend extra $ on something. Works great!
CKTA
05-22-2003, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by gmcjoe

I bought the clay bar from Zaino. Most of the detail sites I have been visiting recommend whipping something up rather than spend extra $ on something. Works great!

Someone very smart must have told you that!:read:
Joe
05-22-2003, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by CKTA
Someone very modest must have told you that!:read:
And a few others as well :cool:
CKTA
05-22-2003, 04:35 PM
Originally posted by gmcjoe

And a few others as well :cool:

:LOL: :whatever: :LOL: