Should I clay or polish instead?

Kamakaz1961 said:
There are several DA's out there that are reasonably inexpensive. The least expensive that I know is the Harbor Freight DA. I know that AGO sells the Griot's 6", The Meg's DA and the new model and the PC7424 XP.

I would highly recommend any of those before you try by hand. You will find that you are wasting time and especially your energy.

I have the PC 7424XP and it has worked wonders for me. The others will do the same, however, I have not used them so I cannot comment.

As for claying, please do not worry about marring your car. I think you are thinking too much into it. Just relax and clay. It is a real easy process and I am sure you will do an excellent job. Just make sure you use plenty of lube.

The fact that you are inquiring about the technique of clay shows that you do care about your ride. Knowing that I am sure you will kick AZZ on your accomplishments of claying you car.
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As far as getting a PC or a DA this is my fear!

DunstonBefore02c.jpg


Do you have any clay techniques you can share with me? Like am I using a piece of clay for each panel? I know I am supposed to work a 2'x2' area at a time (I think).Do I go vertically, horizontally or crosshatch? I'm like a sponge just absorbing info!
 
DapperStyle never thought of my clay technique in a while as it is 2nd nature to me. I always make sure there is enough lube on the panel. I make sure the clay bar is clean (ie do not drop it on the ground). As long as you have enough lube I go up and down and side by side and then feel the work with my hand. If you did it right you can feel the difference.

So remember lube lube lube. I use Pinnacle Rinseless wash at a higher concentration and lube the heck out of the panel and then clay.

As for the DA's I mentioned...It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to burn your paint by using them. They are free float DA's and are designed to be safer than a rotary.

I would look into AGO's how to section where Mike Phillips shows you how to use the PC7424 XP. It should be similar to the other DA's too. The knowledge he give's you is incredible. Try that too!!

Again, patience and have fun and not to worry.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
DapperStyle never thought of my clay technique in a while as it is 2nd nature to me. I always make sure there is enough lube on the panel. I make sure the clay bar is clean (ie do not drop it on the ground). As long as you have enough lube I go up and down and side by side and then feel the work with my hand. If you did it right you can feel the difference.

So remember lube lube lube. I use Pinnacle Rinseless wash at a higher concentration and lube the heck out of the panel and then clay.

As for the DA's I mentioned...It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to burn your paint by using them. They are free float DA's and are designed to be safer than a rotary.

I would look into AGO's how to section where Mike Phillips shows you how to use the PC7424 XP. It should be similar to the other DA's too. The knowledge he give's you is incredible. Try that too!!

Again, patience and have fun and not to worry.
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Thanks for the pm! I'll be sure to look at some videos, I might try to hone my technique once I get a DA on a family member's more neglected vehicle. Thanks again for all the tips!
 
That's nothing. I use a 15 bucket method


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If time is of any value, and you do end up getting a DA polisher, why not give AutoScrub a go?
 
DapperStyle said:
As far as getting a PC or a DA this is my fear!

DunstonBefore02c.jpg
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I doubt very seriously that anybody using a DA polisher caused this damage.
It was someone brandishing either a Rotary polisher...
or a pneumatic jack hammer!!


Bob
 
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