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Just received my order, whoo hoo! I wanna start, but won't have enoguht time tonight. If i only do a clay bar tonight and it gets raine don tonight, will it be ok to proceed with the next steps tomorrow? Or best to clay, then AIO, then Seal all at one time?
 
scooterguitar said:
Just received my order, whoo hoo! I wanna start, but won't have enoguht time tonight. If i only do a clay bar tonight and it gets raine don tonight, will it be ok to proceed with the next steps tomorrow? Or best to clay, then AIO, then Seal all at one time?
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Sure. You are removing bonded contaminants with the clay bar. Once they are gone, they are gone, until you get more, which happens over time. But the safe thing to do is to re-wash if the car is going to be outside/driven before you continue with whatever cleaner and wax/sealant you are going to use, regardless of whether it rains. You don't want to grind anything in to your nice clean surface with your applicator pads or PC, and cause additional swirls and scratches. You are going to wash before the clay, correct?
 
Safe info from Coupe .... claying can be done (really only needs to be done 2-3 times per year), but after a night of dew or rain , a rewash prior to sealing and paint correction is a valid option.
 
Yeah. I decided to clean my garage out tonight so I can park it inside. My Harley had taken the Durango's place the past few months :>)
Weather holding, I'm gonna go the distance tomorrow, then follow Saturday with Natty Blue. If it's dusty or dirty before I wax, I'll give it a light bath again. Keep in mind, this is all by hand, argh. Maybe I'll just go buy one of those cheapo polishers at wal mart.
 
scooterguitar said:
Maybe I'll just go buy one of those cheapo polishers at wal mart.
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comments like this will get you banned, no detailer would EVER consider such a meager tool. PC .. its priceless. :awesome:
 
scooterguitar said:
Yeah. I decided to clean my garage out tonight so I can park it inside. My Harley had taken the Durango's place the past few months :>)
Weather holding, I'm gonna go the distance tomorrow, then follow Saturday with Natty Blue. If it's dusty or dirty before I wax, I'll give it a light bath again. Keep in mind, this is all by hand, argh. Maybe I'll just go buy one of those cheapo polishers at wal mart.
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Well its about time the Harley got moved in to the living room.
 
"Well its about time the Harley got moved in to the living room."
Time to widen the front door!
Seriously, by hand is better than the cheap polisher?
 
scooterguitar said:
"Well its about time the Harley got moved in to the living room."
Time to widen the front door!
Seriously, by hand is better than the cheap polisher?
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Yes.

Those cheap polishers are disasters.

If you're seriously interested in keeping the vehicle sharp, Invest in a Porter Cable Dual Action. Thats where the super sexy finishes come from.
 
I agree. Forget Walmart. The Porter Cable is a serious tool that will give you real results. Buying something inferior for a cheap price is still a waste of money if it doesn't give you the results. If you're not convinced yet to take the plunge just check out this link that Killrwheels posted in another thread. You won't get results like this with any Walmart polisher.
http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/video.html
 
Let me ask, with a Porter, how much time is saved compared to hand method? I have never used a buffer, imagine I would grind the paint away!
 
The time saved is tremdous, and the results are better. It's a win, win situation.
 
scooterguitar said:
Let me ask, with a Porter, how much time is saved compared to hand method? I have never used a buffer, imagine I would grind the paint away!
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You can sit on a DA and ride it around the car and it won't damage the paint. You may be thinking of a rotary buffer, the improper/unskilled use of which can quickly cause damage. While the DA polishers have some rotational motion, as soon as they contact the surface with any pressure they basically spin very slowly--say one revolution per second. Most of their results come from the shaking. They use pads with differing abrasive qulaities and polishes with differing abrasive qualities. Think of it like using various sandpaper grits. The art comes in getting the right combination of pad and product for the condition and hardness of your paint--but there are certain standard combinations that seem to lead to good results. Many of the polishes have something called "diminishing abrasives" this means that they break down as you are "working" them with the polisher.

If you go with a cheapo, it may not have the power to correct defects, and you will not be able to take advantage of the known combinations of pads and products to address specific defects--like swirls or scratches.
 
DS Detailer said:
Yes.

Those cheap polishers are disasters.

If you're seriously interested in keeping the vehicle sharp, Invest in a Porter Cable Dual Action. Thats where the super sexy finishes come from.
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Too bad i didnt read this post earlier, anyway i cant afford the PC, i just bought a Walmart random orbital polisher...i wonder if it is better not to use it.
 
Moises_C said:
Too bad i didnt read this post earlier, anyway i cant afford the PC, i just bought a Walmart random orbital polisher...i wonder if it is better not to use it.
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You could probably use it to remove wax, but I would not use it to polish. If its new return it. Any guys a PC is less than 150.00 , thats less than a speeding ticket. Not that I like to condone using credit cards, but you truly are going to kick yourself for not getting one sooner.
 
even if it is used... you can return it to walmart.

trust me on this one, i've had fun at walmart many times returning things that you wouuldn't normally think they would accept.

the PC is an awesome little piece. I do wish they would have a speed 7 (maybe 8 ;) ) at times though.
 
OK, but for the PC to work i need at least the orange, gray and white pads, maybe a microfiber bonnet. kit is $180

At the end this may be my problem with the swirls i have in my black car, i just cant get rid of them.My last hope is the PC, but i have to save some money first.
 
Moises_C said:
OK, but for the PC to work i need at least the orange, gray and white pads, maybe a microfiber bonnet. kit is $180

At the end this may be my problem with the swirls i have in my black car, i just cant get rid of them.My last hope is the PC, but i have to save some money first.
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only need microfiber bonnets if you will be removing wax, that said most of us prefer to do so via hand and a good microfiber towel. While the cost seems high, you wont be talking price after first use. Trust us its the ONLY think we all ever agree on. :applause:
 
Thanks for the good advise, my next big buy is going to be the PC:righton:
 
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