Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**ILuvDetailing** · May 17th, 2005 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by zechs

so ang steps dapat is,
1. wash and dry
2. clay and repeat step no. 1
3. polish
4. wax

where do the cleaner wax comes in? right before no. 3?

No need to wash again after claying, QD'ing the surface before applying the polish will be enough

**ILuvDetailing** · May 17th, 2005 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by ts1n1ta

singit lang: For what ba ang clay?

Purpose of claying is to remove all the surface contaminants that stick on the paints surface. After washing your car, feel the surface with your fingertips, if its not smooth and you feel a lot of "bumps" then its probobly time to clay the surface.

**zechs** · May 17th, 2005 05:17 PM

ah ic..i got it. so what i need now is the materials..hahaha the cleaner wax, is it still recommended if you're going to clay the car or hindi na? or does it work the other way around? if i dont have any clay, just replace procedure no. 2 with cleaner wax and then proceed to polish and then wax?

**ILuvDetailing** · May 17th, 2005 05:22 PM

clay first before applying any polishers/cleaners/waxes. You can skip the claying part if you don't have the time. But claying will give you better results specially on a darker colored car.

**chain** · May 17th, 2005 05:25 PM

when feeling for contaminants, use a plastic sandwich bag. magnifies the touch..

never hurts to clay...

it's all in the prep IMO in order to get awesome results.

**ts1n1ta** · May 18th, 2005 02:24 AM

that's a kewl tip. ima try that.
im sure andami kong ma-fee-feel na contaminants

**ts1n1ta** · May 18th, 2005 12:32 PM

teka anong QD pala?
tihihihi sensha na... it's just that i read the whole thread and i don't get some of the terms. TIA

**ILuvDetailing** · May 18th, 2005 12:39 PM

QD = Quick Detailer.

**patopig** · May 18th, 2005 02:54 PM

YAY! I just got my waterblade and detailing clay (via Air21) from BigBerts! Thanks BlackMagic!

I also got my California Car Duster from Vice of team rage yesterday! Yipee! :D

BTW, do I need to prep the clay bar (aside from cutting it up) prior to using it? I can't wait to get home!

**ILuvDetailing** · May 18th, 2005 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by patopig

BTW, do I need to prep the clay bar (aside from cutting it up) prior to using it? I can't wait to get home!

Congratulations patopig! I'm sure you'll enjoy your first detailing project. Theres really no prepping involve since your claybar is a new stock and is "soft", just cut it to the right size (3 equal parts). Take your time in claying the area, don't apply too much pressure let the claybar do all the work, don't forget to apply enough lubricant. Take some pics of your newly detailed ride if your done