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 May 8 2009, 02:21 AM
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Ok, I plan on doing an intensive wash and detail. Well i plan on doing some things i never did before. I want to wash the car, clay bar it, use rubbing compund to remove scratchs and swirls, polish, and then wax. Is that the right order for all that stuff?
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May 8 2009, 09:17 AM
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You are on the right track indeed! When you clay, make sure to use A LOT of lube! Also make sure to fold the clay over itself very often. Depending on the size of the bar, I usually cut mine in half. Because if you drop it on the ground, it's no good! At least you have part 2 for you to keep going in case part one fell on the ground!
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May 8 2009, 11:07 AM
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That's the right order. This reminds me, my car is due for its detail next week. I'll have to polish too because of the love bugs coming out in my area.
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May 8 2009, 01:07 PM
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i have the mothers california gold clay bar kit. is there enough to do the whole car with one half?
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May 8 2009, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE (02elantragt @ May 8 2009, 01:07 PM)  i have the mothers california gold clay bar kit. is there enough to do the whole car with one half? Yep you should be good to go.Good luck --------------------  "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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May 8 2009, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE (Bigs @ May 8 2009, 08:17 AM) make sure to use A LOT of lube!! yeah cause you can never have enough lube when rubbing  yeah like every one said thats the way to go -------------------- Commas Save Lives. For instance, : " Lets eat grandpa " or " lets eat, grandpa"
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May 8 2009, 04:34 PM
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Make sure you take pictures! I'm holding off until the end of summer before I do my annual clay. That way It'll be done after all the bugs have squashed themselves on my car.
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May 8 2009, 10:52 PM
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i'm gonna take before and after pictures. hopefully it wont even look like the same car afterwards..
 its kind of dirty looking right now.
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May 9 2009, 09:29 AM
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Try this http://www.elantraclub.com/forum/index.php...E=03&id=261 .. DO NOT use rubbing compound!! the Elantra paint is very thin and so is the clearcoat, an aggressive compound is deadly even by hand if this link didnt work,, Go to the clubs Elantra WIKI.Also, go to the product review section and browse through it, you will then see what people here have had the best luck with for various situations,.. just trying to help
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May 9 2009, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE (02elantragt @ May 8 2009, 02:07 PM) i have the mothers california gold clay bar kit. is there enough to do the whole car with one half? Depends on how bad the surface is. If you have never clayed, it will take the whole thing. Remember, start from the top and work to the bottom! Also, that compound tree recommended is easy to use, inexpensive and is very mild and does a great job with patience! Aggressive compounds are for more experienced people! -------------------- 2017 Santa Fe Sport SE 2.4L AWD (mine)
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May 9 2009, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE (Bigs @ May 9 2009, 03:42 PM) Depends on how bad the surface is. If you have never clayed, it will take the whole thing. Remember, start from the top and work to the bottom! Also, that compound tree recommended is easy to use, inexpensive and is very mild and does a great job with patience! Aggressive compounds are for more experienced people! Now i have the idea in my head to clay my car soon.Went out and bought a cay bar kit today.Just waiting for a good day and some time to do it. -------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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May 9 2009, 08:52 PM
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theres another very mild scratch remover in a small yellow bottle,, looks like suntan lotion size bottle,, called kit scratch remover really good stuff i could not find a pic of it sorry
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