Do I have to wash my car clean with water before applying it or just clean the car and apply
1105729
I usually clean with soap and water and then dry it and then apply it. This gives a better shine and cleaner look
1105730
There's no doubt about it - you must clean (i.e. wash with water) the car to remove all dirt, grease etc - I use a small amount of detergent in the water too. The results of the nu-finish are fantastic - I've been using for three years and have used the polish three times and it lasts for a full twelve months each time
1438605
I recommend to not use gun for applying soap to car, place soap dab on sponge and conserve that soap. Use gun to pre rinse and final deionized water.
1910924
With a new will not need all of this kit just yet. You will want to make sure your cars in a cool area such as shade or a garage then wash you car and hand dry it to avoid water spots. Then wax it and finally do the tires with the gel. Also you will want to make sure you wait about 20 minutes before driving to make sure the tire gel dries so it will not sling off onto your car.
1184713
I do when I am just doing a quick wipe down do get the dust off the car with it and a microfiber towel. Don't spray a lot or it can leave a film on the glass if not wiped enough and if your microfiber towel is pretty damp from it already, just use the towel and it will work good also. Mequiars glass cleaner is one of the best glass cleaners on the market and is really easy to use and to me a must have also!
1270401
I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be making more work for yourself down the road. I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be... » Read More I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be making more work for yourself down the road. « Show Less
1945729
Washing is never a replacement for waxing, but making sure your car is clean will lengethn the health of your paint and clear coat.
1270403
I did not use soapy water. I used a claybar lubricant (Chemical Guys brand). In my case, I washed and dried the car, then used the lubricant only. After a complete claybar treatment, I used a microfiber rag to wipe down the car (actually did it as I went), then applied a wax (actually NuFinish).I imagine you can use the claybar with soapy water, but the lubricant is a very different chemical than the soap and does not need to be rinsed off.
484295
No, you do not need to use pre-cleaner and clay bar. Just make sure car is clean. This may sound dumb but, Mr. Clean is the best soap for washing a car! It's more expensive than auto parts store soaps but, it cleans better than all of them. Like I have said previously, "I met a man who had 50 coats of LG on his 78 thunderbird and the car looked amazing, you could read the newspaper in the reflection."
609126
Yes you can, I've tried it that way too. You will get better results with the AIO applied first. Btw- I have a silver car and klasse makes it easy to shine like new. Absolutely the best car care products available
569503
Soap and water works just fine. All soaps will add the lubricity you're looking for. Detail spray works just fine but you're paying a lot more for something just as effective as car soap and water...
1850077
I find that just a wet cloth takes off the "love bugs" we have here in Florida. These things are acidic and can eat through your paint, but Rejex makes the cleanup as easy as wipe off with a wet cloth. No need to wash the whole car.
817510
First thing is to make sure to remove all the dirt and grease while washing the car, as thin as this towel is anything on the car will be dragged across the surface causing swirls and scratches. Once this towel absorbs oil or grease washing in hot water even with detergent may not get it out.Possibly try soaking in a degreaser before you wash it or add a degreaser to the washing cycle.
1270402
I always wash the car with soap and water first, then chamois the car dry. I've never used soapy water with my clay bar. I always use the waterless quick-detailing spray from Meguiars or Mothers when using the clay, then wipe with a fresh microfiber towel as I go.
1500130
Try using a gas powered lawn and garden leaf blower to remove the water from the surface of your car. I use this every time I wash my car and it is spotless and show room perfect. A high powered leaf blower works perfectly. Try it. It is the fastest way to dry your car. I have no fine scratches from towels.
1196570
I just used the pre-cleaner first and then LG for the first time 2 weeks ago and after using the pre-cleaner the car looked awesome. I think it takes off a lot of microscopic junk from the paint. If you could swing it, I would do it. Or just do a clay bar, whichever is cheaper. I did clay bar first. But it was after the pre-cleaner the car looked so shiny! And then I think the LG adds a lot of protection to that shine and adds a bit more shine also.
2013668
The instructions say to apply to wet clean hair. They say to wash with ISO Pure Cleanse (which I don't have), so I just shampooed with my usual shampoo first and towel dried. Then I combed it out straight before applying. I had great results.
207332
You'd want to do detailer first. But, you'd be better off foaming it with the wand and using a microfiber mit. It'd be cheaper and get a better clean if you have to use a car wash.