Should I expect to get 100% of surface contaminants with clay?

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I clayed my vehicle today for the first time, and it was my first time in general. I'm not the original owner, but in it's 21,000 mile life I doubt it has been clayed before. I clayed it, and I did have a good amount of contaminants being picked up, but I felt like there is still a bit left, due to the sandwich bag test.

Basically my question is, is it possible to get all of the contaminants? Should I keep claying until I get a smooth finish?

I'm using Pinnacle Ultra-poly Clay.
 
Typically you can remove all surface contaminants. But you might need a little extra help. Get a bottle of IronX and chemically decontaminate the microscopic metal particles attached to your vehicles paint. You'll instantly see and feel the difference.
 
I took a look at this IronX stuff and it sounds like just what I need. Thank you, sir.
 
Maybe a more aggressive clay may help, depends how you plan on finishing this detail you're doing.

Also when you clay be sure to use lots of lube!
 
medicscott said:
Typically you can remove all surface contaminants. But you might need a little extra help. Get a bottle of IronX and chemically decontaminate the microscopic metal particles attached to your vehicles paint. You'll instantly see and feel the difference.
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TacoRun said:
I took a look at this IronX stuff and it sounds like just what I need. Thank you, sir.
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From my limited understanding, iron x will only remove iron thus the name. The other metals/crap imbeded in your clear it won't remove, continue claying n be patient. Then decide if you want to do a light polish.
 
Poly clay isn't that effective,maybe bump up the grade to medium.
 
Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay is very light and is best suited to maintaining well preserved vehicles. For vehicles that haven't received claying in years you will surely need a more aggressive clay.

For the average vehicle I reach for Meguiar's C2000 blue mild clay. For neglected vehicles I will opt for the red C2100 aggressive clay.
 
Doesn't stepping up a grade to a more aggressive clay open the risk to potentially marring the surface?
 
Yes it deos,try the iron x then use a fine clay first,if no good results go to medium or if you have a da buy the nano pad and work on a very low setting.
 
You can always expect the best (100%); doesn't
mean you're always going to get it though.

No matter...In the long run:
You'll decide what will suffice.


Bob
 
IMO regardless whether you clay, Iron X and still have not passed the baggie test; a polish might be needed. There are many polishes that will help make your ride smooth. Additionally, there are a few re-wax cleaners that do have some "polishing" capabilities that will help "smooth out" your ride.

I know this is a longer process, however, you will know that it is done right.

Everyone posting here is correct I am 100% agreement with them. But based on what you commented on that is still has not passed the "baggie" test a polish or pre-wax cleaner may be included in your step.

I say since you are spending time to correct your Baby why not include the extra step.

Hey Bob (FUNX650) can I expect 99.99999% instead of 100% after this is done? Please advise!!!....LOL PS: Go easy on me!!!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
IMO regardless whether you clay, Iron X and
still have not passed the baggie test;
a polish might be needed.

I know this is a longer process, however,
you will know that it is done right.

I say since you are spending time to correct
your Baby why not include the extra step.

Hey Bob (FUNX650) can I expect 99.99999% instead of 100% after this is done? Please advise!!!....LOL PS: Go easy on me!!!
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I totally agree with you; including: the polishing
step(s)...as a follow-up to the paint decontaminating
step(s).

TO WIT:

I've found out that, if: I always at least use a
"light polish" after I clay, it results in having
very smooth...Nay: very slick surfaces.


But when it comes to talking about "slick"...
IMO...I believe that Drake said it best:

"It's as slick as a pimp from Augusta,
that just had his linen suit dry-cleaned."


Bob
 
My plan to begin with was to clay, polish and wax; so I'll continue with that plan. I have Klasse AIO so hopefully that does the trick.
 
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