Machine polish a must after a clay?

[daddylonglegs86]

Hey guys, its daddylonglegs again...

 

I don't have the PC yet... I plan on doing a nice "detail" this weekend... I was planning on doing...

 

Dawn wash/ 2 bucket/ foam gun

Dry

Clay with detail spray

wash/ 2 bucket/ foam gun

Dry

Brilliant Glaze (hand applied)

Americana Wax (hand applied)

 

I've read that you shouldn't clay without polishing afterwards... So my main question is should I wait to get the PC kit to clay or will I be ok without? Any other suggestions or revisions on my wash process would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Daddylonglegs

[IMADreamer]

I've done it many times, especially since there are certain panels on my car that need clayed more then others. In fact I just did it today. I say go for it!

[Chris@Adams]

Hey guys, its daddylonglegs again...

 

I don't have the PC yet... I plan on doing a nice "detail" this weekend... I was planning on doing...

 

Dawn wash/ 2 bucket/ foam gun

Dry

Clay with detail spray

wash/ 2 bucket/ foam gun

Dry

Brilliant Glaze (hand applied)

Americana Wax (hand applied)

 

I've read that you shouldn't clay without polishing afterwards... So my main question is should I wait to get the PC kit to clay or will I be ok without? Any other suggestions or revisions on my wash process would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Daddylonglegs

You may not have to do the second wash, just use WCW.

And you may need to use Revive Polish before the BG. Because you may get some marring after clay that the RP will clear up.Have fun!

[Odds and Ends]

I'll go with Chris on this one as well. Revive is perfect in this scenario.

 

Claying will remove any remaining waxes, so as long as your not expecting any swirl elimination, this is a fine process.

 

- Darryl

[Bill-V8V]

If it is a darker colored vehicle and it's never been clayed you might want to wait until you have the PC to clay. The darker color will show the marring more.

[mbreyer]

id say wait that way you dont wanna think about claying again for a while. Plus like bill said darker color equals more work. My right arm is the size of a gorilla but finally i got my pc today. To bad its p issin all over my truck right now and i dont know anyone with a garage:willy:

[daddylonglegs86]

It's a beige 2008 Chevy silverado, and it's probably never been clayed. I guess I'll just play it safe and wait to clay until I get my PC. Any other input is appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Daddylonglegs

[MAYBEN]

post some pics of the truck..

 

when are you getting the pc? maybe just give it a nice wash, and then a full correction as soon as you get the pc...

[Chewy]

There's NO reason you can't wash and clay it and then seal it. Later when you have the PC, strip the wax and correct.

 

Chris