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Old 5/17/10, 07:57 PM
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3-5 sessions? or 3-5 sections?
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3-5 sessions? or 3-5 sections?
I updated my post with info from AutoGeek.
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Originally Posted by Adam2004
I updated my post with info from AutoGeek.
WOW! Thanks Adam!

I literally had no idea they would last that long. Good to know, and from what you guys have said Autogeek looks like a good place to get car care info from..
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The Geek is good...
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I learned more from Autopia, but AutoGeek has some great snippet articles about combining products.

If any of you are in the SE MI area and want some advice, shoot me a PM.
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I can second autopia, also just wanted to throw this out there on this thread.

My car was clayed this morning along with polish, wax etc... and my friend who was doing the job said it was the cleanest paint he had ever seen from the factory.

Compared to a brand new lexus and camaro SS he has also owned he said the whole car had as much dirt/dust whatever as much as one panel on of of the other cars mentioned above.

In other words ford is taking very good care of delivering these cars, at least in my case.

I was very suprised to hear that it was that much cleaner than a camaro ss and even a lexus..
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Originally Posted by Bigjohns97
I can second autopia, also just wanted to throw this out there on this thread.

My car was clayed this morning along with polish, wax etc... and my friend who was doing the job said it was the cleanest paint he had ever seen from the factory.

Compared to a brand new lexus and camaro SS he has also owned he said the whole car had as much dirt/dust whatever as much as one panel on of of the other cars mentioned above.

In other words ford is taking very good care of delivering these cars, at least in my case.

I was very suprised to hear that it was that much cleaner than a camaro ss and even a lexus..
You lucked out not all Dealers do good deads ! mine only filled my tank up a few times.
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You lucked out not all Dealers do good deads ! mine only filled my tank up a few times.
My dealer was not involved here, I didn't let them prepare or make shift my car or whatever you want to call it.
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The clay bar usually lasts for about 3 sessions, or you can do your car about 3 times. I used the California yellow clay and does a very good job. Gotta use a lot of spay detailler wax though.
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On the note of keeping a car clean, has anyone had any experience with the clear bra's they are using? I really didn't know anything about it until recently and seems like a decent idea but not foolproof. I am not sold on anything that has to be stuck to the car but I would like to see something keep the front of the car not so chiped or damaged by daily driving. Without a regular bra. If there isn't too great of a way to do this then I'll live, but I won't be paying for a ton of clearcoat to be put on the front clip of my vehicle either.
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Saran Wrap ? for the short hops , The big commercial roll ?
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On the note of keeping a car clean, has anyone had any experience with the clear bra's they are using? I really didn't know anything about it until recently and seems like a decent idea but not foolproof. I am not sold on anything that has to be stuck to the car but I would like to see something keep the front of the car not so chiped or damaged by daily driving. Without a regular bra. If there isn't too great of a way to do this then I'll live, but I won't be paying for a ton of clearcoat to be put on the front clip of my vehicle either.
One of my friends has it on his Speed3, which is white. It's alright, but my fear is that it'll discolor, and its starting to look like it will. Also, it's a costly procedure to get put on, and finding a place that does it right is tough. The company that put his on does all of the Lotuses coming into the US, as well as other high-end exotics. I'd trust that they know what they're doing with it.

Also, to comment on the clay bar life, it depends on the car and condition of the paint. I usually cycle them from paint -> wheels -> trash as I replace them.
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I looked into a clear bra but decided against it. It seemed like 50% of the people liked them and 50% said they wouldn't do it again. I think it's a crap shoot. If it gives you peace of mind go for it.
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I looked into a clear bra but decided against it. It seemed like 50% of the people liked them and 50% said they wouldn't do it again. I think it's a crap shoot. If it gives you peace of mind go for it.
I'd consider it if it will truly protect the hood and bumper from chips. As long as it doesn't discolor, I don't really think I'd worry.

Anyone care to comment on Ford paint? I've never seen a major problem with it, but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by Overboost
I'd consider it if it will truly protect the hood and bumper from chips. As long as it doesn't discolor, I don't really think I'd worry.

Anyone care to comment on Ford paint? I've never seen a major problem with it, but I could be wrong.
If the rock is big enough it will go right through the clear bra. My biggest concerns were a) the product eventually yellowing and b) Return on Investment.
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I'm thinking of towing my car home instead of driving it. Might look weird with plastic on the wheels and interior with rail rust all over it... lol

Highschool kids with dirty towels + minimum wage = bad combo!
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Originally Posted by h1w1nd
I'm thinking of towing my car home instead of driving it. Might look weird with plastic on the wheels and interior with rail rust all over it... lol

Highschool kids with dirty towels + minimum wage = bad combo!
I would ask them to not do any prep other than whatever inspection is required. No washing, no taking off shipping materials.
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I'm just asking for the fluid check, after that, I'll come pull all the stuff off myself and know that it wasn't touched by them.
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Good posts! All I really know about detailing is what I have picked up along the way. Just remember my Dad and I getting out the turtle wax after a good hand wash of our Escort GT. Yeah, I said it, Escort...GT, an '89. Still wish I knew more about detailing though. Just found out about claybar this year.
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If I claybar my car do I need to use Klasse All in One polish/sealant? Or can I go straight to the klasse high gloss sealant?


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