Originally Posted by PA-Fatboy

My 2016 GT needed a session with clay from the day I brought it home. I absolutely believe in claying. I did find a real nice clay eraser from the chemical guys. It's a pad that goes on my polisher and uses lubrication just like clay. I used the very fine pad on my GT. it came out beutiful. Then I put a good paint sealant on top that is supposed to,last 12 months. I'll be happy with 3-4, just get me through the gritty winter months.

The car was filthy from the dealer and transportation. The dealer also,was so,eager to get me off the lot with the car that the cleaning wasn't even done. I didn't push that at all. I am very happy taking car of that myself. An afternoon in the garage, listening to classic rock, and wheeling around on my garage mechanic chair detailing is almost heaven. You now it's bad when a good carnauba wax smell puts a big smile on your face.

Definitely clay if the service feels rough. If you don't, I think, you are just pushing the contaminants into your paint.