Clay Barring
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As some of you already know I picked my Mustang up in SC but I live in AL.
When I picked it up I noticed that there were overspray spots on the exterior. Today when I was washing it and hoping to be able to get some decent pics to post on TMS I tried to get the specs out by using a clay bar. The problem is that there are a lot of specs and the dealership in SC also waxed the Stang before I picked it up (I know this because I watched them waxing it) The wax is making it really hard to get the specs out because I have to clay bar the wax off before I can get to the over spray. It took me over an hour to get 1/4 of the hood done. I decided to call it a night and washed the residue off.
Three Questions
1 Should I take it to the local dealer and have them get the specs out? The only problem I see with this is them possibly messing up the clear coat. :notnice:
2 Should I clay bar the entire car myself, there are a lot of specs, and the wax makes it really hard and slow to get to them? The big problem with this is time and it's really hard
3 If I did decide to clay bar it myself, is there an easier way to take the wax off that is not so labor intensive as clay barring it off?
Either way I can't wait to see it all cleaned up, and finally have some pics to post of her.
When I picked it up I noticed that there were overspray spots on the exterior. Today when I was washing it and hoping to be able to get some decent pics to post on TMS I tried to get the specs out by using a clay bar. The problem is that there are a lot of specs and the dealership in SC also waxed the Stang before I picked it up (I know this because I watched them waxing it) The wax is making it really hard to get the specs out because I have to clay bar the wax off before I can get to the over spray. It took me over an hour to get 1/4 of the hood done. I decided to call it a night and washed the residue off.
Three Questions
1 Should I take it to the local dealer and have them get the specs out? The only problem I see with this is them possibly messing up the clear coat. :notnice:
2 Should I clay bar the entire car myself, there are a lot of specs, and the wax makes it really hard and slow to get to them? The big problem with this is time and it's really hard
3 If I did decide to clay bar it myself, is there an easier way to take the wax off that is not so labor intensive as clay barring it off?
Either way I can't wait to see it all cleaned up, and finally have some pics to post of her.
#3
Yes exactly what Wes said - just make sure you wash it after you clay bar with regular auto wash, then wax or polish that puppy right away.
Oh and if there is ANYTHING I have learned since owning my new Stang, if you need something done to it and you can do it yourself and not depend on someone else to do it (and possibly $@$^%$^@ something up), seriously - do it yourself!
Oh and if there is ANYTHING I have learned since owning my new Stang, if you need something done to it and you can do it yourself and not depend on someone else to do it (and possibly $@$^%$^@ something up), seriously - do it yourself!
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Originally posted by softbatch@September 5, 2005, 9:43 PM
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
#7
Originally posted by softbatch@September 5, 2005, 7:43 PM
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
Doug
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Originally posted by softbatch@September 5, 2005, 10:43 PM
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
Sweet, Have you guys clay barred the entire car and if so how long did it take.
BTW I knew about the Dawn I had just completely forgotten about it.
I'm not sure how often I should clay bar the car, but it's certainly painless enough to do it once a year. It also gives me a reason each year to strip off all the old wax and reapply it each year.
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