well after hearing and seeing results of clay kits, i looked online only to find outrageous prices of clay, lube and towels. i went to my advance autoparts and bought this clay kit-Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit but when i used it, it didnt seem to do what i thought it would. i finished an area of around 1.5 feet and i can still feel contamination on the paint. im thinking about just buying some expensive clay and use the meguiars lube. am i doing something wrong.

 

you should pm or ask grouse he does some really nice detailing he will know the difference

 

Moving to "Detail Section"

 

Did you do the whole process? You have to wash and wax it before you use it for perfect results. I washed, waxed and clayed mine and it was better than I have ever seen. You shouldn't feel any grit on the car after you do the whole process.

 

That was backwards. You clay, then wax. After work drinks...

 

For basic work i prefer megs clay it does not mar with normal use, It lasts forever, it does not deteriorate quickly.

Now there are fine, medium and heavy cut clays.

I stress that anything over fine will induce micro marring. making it nessisary for a good polishing or even a light compounding.

Stick to fine clay.

 

alright, i went back out to do the top of the trunk lid just like u said, then got a plastic bag to feel the finish and it was still gritty as hell. i also still see water spots and other scratches like a ****

 

so ive got the whole claying thing down pat now. all i had to do was go back and do it again in that spot. what i need now is a remedy for hardened sap. i know i should set it in the sun but what is a good sap remover

 

soak a towel in hot water, put it in a plastic bowl, throw it in the nuker for 2 min lay it on the pitch for 30 seconds, clay, put it back on for 30 more, clay, put it back on for 30 more clay.

 

whats nuker and pitch..lol