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    Clay bar for new paint job?

    I got my 98 Civic painted by Maaco early this month (separate clear/base, 5 yr warranty job). It looks very sharp (new metallic paint usually looks better than old paint that is peeling). I eagerly look forward to waxing it for the first time next week. My question is: should I use a clay bar...
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    Wash and wax soap vs. traditional soap

    So in that link, the category you are recommending is "cleaner/wax," the first section that has links in it? For what its worth, I have been applying Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax for the last couple of years, and Gold Class Carnuba for a couple of years before that. Whenever I do wash it...
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    Wash and wax soap vs. traditional soap

    Apart from using a clay bar occasionally, I have never done anything between those two steps. I saw here an article on paint sealant, and how it could be applied before waxing. Would that be the next additional step, beyond washing and waxing? This article says that sealant doesnt have to...
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    Wash and wax soap vs. traditional soap

    Im using Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, and the soaps are also Meguiars-- Gold Class soap and Ultimate Wash & Wax. So it sounds like it really is six of one and half dozen of the other. OK, I bought that Ultimate Wash & Wax just because I thought it might help out some. Then I guess it really...
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    Wash and wax soap vs. traditional soap

    I have heard some say that they use a wash and wax soap when just washing their car, but a regular soap, when they want to wax their car after washing. My question is: if a wash and wax combo is better because it does not strip wax off the car, wouldnt it be better to use even if you are going...
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