I want to clay bar and wax but...

**Muscle** · 06-02-2007, 09:50 AM

I want to get rid of the swirl marks too wit a swirl remover. When does the swirl remover go on and what is a good brand of it to look for at my local auto store?

**9T8W66** · 06-02-2007, 12:20 PM

I use the Meguires clay bar and their 3 step system
step 1 paint cleaner
step 2 polish
step 3 NXT Tech wax
On my 115K mile NBM car it works great, Removes all swirls and fine scratches
and gives the paint a deeper darker luster. Lots of work but the results are worth it.

**Muscle** · 06-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by 9T8W66

I use the Meguires clay bar and their 3 step system
step 1 paint cleaner
step 2 polish
step 3 NXT Tech wax
On my 115K mile NBM car it works great, Removes all swirls and fine scratches
and gives the paint a deeper darker luster. Lots of work but the results are worth it.

i appreciate the advice. nice t/a by the way. i'm goin to pick up the cleanin supplies now.

**9T8W66** · 06-05-2007, 03:07 PM

Sorry bud I just got your e-mail,
Just follow the directions and you'll be fine.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 06-05-2007, 03:59 PM

1. Clean car
2. Clay bar
3. Work on swirls
4. Wax/sealant

**Z06-Goose** · 06-05-2007, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by PowerPlus

I want to get rid of the swirl marks too wit a swirl remover. When does the swirl remover go on and what is a good brand of it to look for at my local auto store?

What tools do you have to use with a swirl remover?
If by hand, it may be a tedious and long process, but it's doable

NAPA carries a 3M product known as 3M 30002 that is as good and effective as you can find locally, short of having to order from the internet
There's also another 3M product called 3M IHG (Imperial Hand Glaze) this helps by hand, it works by hand, and has some correction abilities, while it can also helps hide (fill-in) imperfections
As for the order to apply your products, Y2KPewterSS is right on the money in the order he has suggested

1. Clean car
2. Clay bar
3. Work on swirls
4. Wax/sealant

**Muscle** · 06-06-2007, 07:22 AM

i clay barred and did cleaner wax and nxt nano wax about 3 days ago. now wat i wanna kno is, can i wash the car and put on another coat of somethin? maybe like turtle wax hard shell as another layer of protection? (my car was jus egged) I washed it with turtle wax ice car wash and now the car doesn't seem as smooth? all that work and some asshole has to come fuck it all up.

**Z06-Goose** · 06-06-2007, 08:22 AM

If you calybarred the car, and cleaner waxed, at this point you can do whatever you want.
The carwas soap is not strong enough to remove the egg stuff off your car. Try the cleaner wax and see how it goes, then you can apply your favorite wax after that for protection

**Y2KPewterSS** · 06-06-2007, 08:33 PM

Zaino, Meguiars, Mothers, they all have a claybar. Any of them are fine.

**Muscle** · 06-07-2007, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by LS1SSZ28

what clay bar did you go with?

i want to clay my ss

i went to pep boys and picked up a meguires clay bar kit for $20 which comes with the cleaner wax, a microfiber, and the lube spray which is jus quik detailer. i also picked up some meguires NXT nano wax to coat it. As everyone tells me, make sure you rewax the entire car after claybarrin, since it strips any wax thas on there now.

It took me about 10 hours to do completely. but its worth it, especially on your black SS. it will look damn good.