Do I need still this if I am going to clay the car after wash anyway?
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Yes I would. Remember, this is polish, not wax. Polish brings out the luster, wax protects the polish. Make sure you use the Mother`s gold carnuba wax, not the cleaner wax.
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From reading the instructions, I would guess that you probably do not. I personally would probably use it, lol because I'm into overkill or looking for a miraculous finish. JG
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This particular product is part of a 3 step system. The clay removes unwanted debri and is a good first step prior to any waxing. If you only want two steps (clay and wax), buy the mothers brazilian cleaner wax. Otherwise buy all 3 steps to use after the clay. This will make the car look as good as physically possible. The stuff really works! My car is like a mirror.
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You should wax after using the clay bar to protect the paint. Clay bar wI'll help remove contaminates in the paint but doesn't protect the paint.
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Never. And I've used a California Duster for over 20 years on 2 cars. You might see a bit of a waxy line when a duster is new if you rub harder. It's a great way to prepare to wash your car...follow with a damp Mystic Maid and you're done, all in the garage using little water. I never go to a car wash!!!
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Clay might get stuck in it if the polymer clay is too stiff or soft or if you turn the hand crank in reverse. If it's too stiff it will crumble durring rolling.really by soft I mean clay that tends to be too soft to work with; As to how to remove the stuck clay use scrap clay to gather most of the material then roll a rag through(I use old scraps or a soft tee-shirt). But I'd still recommend getting it it makes reconditioning old clay much easier not to mention Skinner Blends are just about impossible without one.
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Depends entirely on the condition of the paint. A clay bar typically preps a paint surface for the next step. If it's full of swirls, surface scratches or faded, then you'll want to use a compound and then a polish. If it's in fairly good condition, especially a newer vehicle, go ahead to waxing.
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I did not use claying and compound. It was used as a base layer before the waxing.
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Use Mother's Showtime. This product is the primary lubricant when using the clay bar . Use just enough to allow the bar to glide freely. You do not have have the are of these you are working on totally saturated. Show time is also used as a touch up between wax jobs. I use mine after I have washed and dried my car.
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You don't have to but it works like any powder you would use for any foundation. It gives a finishing touch.
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You have a kit. Each product has a specific purpose. You can wash with what looks like the microfiber mitt, and use a microfiber towel to dry. Doesn't look like you have that in the kit, but they are easy obtained and last forever. That is a good kit for car care. Each one of these products will give you superb cleaning.Your owners manual will tell you more about the external maintenance. New cars don't require much. Each product you have will have instructions on how to use it. Use them if you desire or wait until the car is a couple years old. A good kit to have. Happy cleaning. You have a kit. Each product has a specific purpose. You can wash with what looks like the microfiber mitt, and use a microfiber towel to dry. Doesn't look like you have that in the kit, but they are easy obtained and last forever. That is a good kit for car care. Each one of these products will give you superb cleaning.Your owners manual will tell you more about the external maintenance. New cars don't require much. Each product you have will have instructions on how to use it. Use them if you desire or wait until the car is a... » Read More You have a kit. Each product has a specific purpose. You can wash with what looks like the microfiber mitt, and use a microfiber towel to dry. Doesn't look like you have that in the kit, but they are easy obtained and last forever. That is a good kit for car care. Each one of these products will give you superb cleaning.Your owners manual will tell you more about the external maintenance. New cars don't require much. Each product you have will have instructions on how to use it. Use them if you desire or wait until the car is a couple years old. A good kit to have. Happy cleaning. « Show Less
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Last Touch makes an excellent lubricant for claying. Always wash the car first as you normally would and start with a "clean and dry" surface. Follow up with the clay and then your favorite paint protectant wax or polish. I have used it numerous times just for that application. Spray Last Touch liberally on to the paint surface and lightly rub the paint surface with the clay bar making sure you keep turning the clay as it pulls impurities out of the paint.
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Yes, wash the vehicle and make sure it is completely dry, especially the area where you are planning to apply the paint. Use the brush and apply the paint sparingly until the area is covered. After it is dry apply a second coat if necessary and do not drive the vehicle after applying the paint. It should blend in with your natural paint job. I followed the same instructions I am giving you for my vehicle and it looks great. Hope this help.
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I've never had any problem with it when it comes in contact with moldings via overspray. When I get done washing my car I use this product on the painted surfaces. Then I dress my tires with a gel. I use Armor-All tire gel. I then use the gel on all of my plastic moldings(side-view mirrors, under-paint trim areas, window moldings etc.) and it works and looks great. Keeps the plastic looking new. Just use a good, strong cloth to apply it with. I'm sure any gel would do. Gels work better than sprays for plastic surfaces in my opinion.
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I'd seal then wax. Clay the car first, then may be polish, then seal then wax (if you're really sad like me that is :D )
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I have read most any instant detailer can be used as the lubricant for clay barring. So is there a reason this one would NOT be good to use (in place of say Mothers Showtime instant detailer which comes in their clay kit)?
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My sense is that it will survive the automatic car washes because the material is a flexible plastic and is not a rigid material. However, I haven't used an automatic car wash in years.
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The purpose of the clay bar is to really strip the pain of anything (dirt, wax, ect). Often times the clay bar will put VERY fine lines in your pain (swirl marks of sorts). If your paint inst looking good id use a compound, polish, then sealant. What I usually do is clay bar the car, polish, apply sealant. Hope that helps!
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I use a blend of Windex and Dawn. You don't grind the clay on dry. You do need some lubricant. I've used plain water and sudsy car-wash water also. Griot's has a specialty spray stuff that they recommend, but I've never tried it myself.