Where to buy claybar?
Originally Posted by GoofyG28
There are a lot of mixed reviews on those threads. You did get me started thinking about dish soap drying rubber/plastic parts. Is there a good car wash soap out there that doesn't have built-in wax? Some guy said to use alcohol to strip the old wax. I want to remove as much of the old wax as possible before clay barring and polishing. I don't understand how the clay bar and polish will strip old wax. Are polishes basically abrasives? I have AIO polish (not Zaino) , but I switched over to Zaino Z2/5.
And I never understood why Zaino's Z2 and Z5 are "polishes". Then what is their version of a wax? When I used AIO, I applied two coats of Ultimate wax on top of the polish. But with Zaino, I end wish the polish.
And I never understood why Zaino's Z2 and Z5 are "polishes". Then what is their version of a wax? When I used AIO, I applied two coats of Ultimate wax on top of the polish. But with Zaino, I end wish the polish.
yeah. Polishes are basically abrasives. When you use an abrasives it takes a small amount of clear coat layer along with any other product that was previously put on, on your last detail.
zaino call it a polish but it's really a sealant which is why it's the last step of the process. They really confuse people when they call it a "polish."
this link also mentioned about dawn on plastics
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/zaino.html
this thread you posted also mentioned about pre-wax cleaners. (near the bottom of the page)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html
klasse AIO and Poorboy's Pro Polish also removes wax.. both pre-wax cleaners. I use poorboy's...
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Originally Posted by accordfreak
yeah. Polishes are basically abrasives. When you use an abrasives it takes a small amount of clear coat layer along with any other product that was previously put on, on your last detail.
zaino call it a polish but it's really a sealant which is why it's the last step of the process. They really confuse people when they call it a "polish."
zaino call it a polish but it's really a sealant which is why it's the last step of the process. They really confuse people when they call it a "polish."
Originally Posted by GoofyG28
You're right, Zaino says their Z-5 is non-abrasive. So I still have my Klasse AIO. So my question is, if I'm using a normal car wash soap, then won't I be adding to my old layer of wax/Zaino? That means I'd have to work extra hard with my clay bar and AIO to remove the new layer of protection that was just added from my washing (and I also wash again after I clay). Is there a car wash solution that only cleans and doesn't add protection?
any quality car wash soap is fine. I use "optimum no rinse wash and shine" between my details for a quick effective wash down and when the car needs detailing from the grim stuck on the paint I use regular soap like meguairs gold class, nxt car wash, or mother's california car wash...
You don't really need to work extra hard with your clay and AIO. Just put it on as you would before. You just need to cover the entire surface area. It's much easier with a PC.
I don't use a sealant because I wax pretty often. maybe once a month. In between those times I use a detailer to keep the wax looking good as the day I put it on.
If I waxed only every 5- 6 months I would use a sealant...
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If you really want to use the good stuff that most of the professional detailers and body shops use, go to (P & S Sales) products. They usually only sell to detailers and body shops, but you can still buy some at the shop. They have different grades of clay bar and detail spray. It not too expensive. I believe there is one in S.F. on 6th and Harrision. Just call 411 to be sure though.
http://www.pssales.com/news.html
Good luck Claying. Becareful of swirls if you have a dark color car.
http://www.pssales.com/news.html
Good luck Claying. Becareful of swirls if you have a dark color car.
3M strip caulking works real real well. Spray it real well with windex and spray the paint real well with windex and dont allow it to dry and you can totally feel it working. Use like 10 strips to get a nice chunk of it.
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