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AK370Z · 06-03-2011, 05:06 AM

It’s time to take the contaminants off the clear coat by claying this car. This process was absolutely amazing. It’s my first time claying. I didn’t know what to expect. But when my paint turned into glass like smooth and I took literally a layer of embedded dirt off the paint, it was a very rewarding experience. Two very rough, dirty, salty winters had put a toll on the clear coat.

Please note, if you’re doing the claying outside or doing it first time after a year or two, you’ll need plenty of detail spray. I went through 2.5 bottles of it (16 oz bottles). So, please order a gallon if you don’t want to be angry later on. Also, DO NOT use the dish soap water solution for clay lube. It will deteriorate the clay. If you can’t afford Adams detail spray, there are plenty of cheap options out there. But using soap water will get you no where.

As per Adam Pitale (owner of adams), the best way to flatten a clay is the spray detail spray on the windshield and flatten it out on it.

Claying starts

How dirty was my car??? I was just amazed by how much dirt came off my Z. I drive it all year long in all weather condition. So, those of you drive your Z all year long, def. look into claying.

Z is all clayed. Detail spray is sitting on the Z here and there. I CAN technically start paint correcting if I want but I decided to wash the Z for a 2nd time.

haha Junkman’s little trick on how to guide the water hose without getting it stuck with tires!

Now it’s ready to be paint corrected

06-03-2011, 05:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	It’s time to take the contaminants off the clear coat by claying this car. This process was absolutely amazing. It’s my first time claying. I didn’t know what to expect. But when my paint turned into glass like smooth and I took literally a layer of embedded dirt off the paint, it was a very rewarding experience. Two very rough, dirty, salty winters had put a toll on the clear coat. Please note, if you’re doing the claying outside or doing it first time after a year or two, you’ll need plenty of detail spray. I went through 2.5 bottles of it (16 oz bottles). So, please order a gallon if you don’t want to be angry later on. Also, DO NOT use the dish soap water solution for clay lube. It will deteriorate the clay. If you can’t afford Adams detail spray, there are plenty of cheap options out there. But using soap water will get you no where. As per Adam Pitale (owner of adams), the best way to flatten a clay is the spray detail spray on the windshield and flatten it out on it. Claying starts How dirty was my car??? I was just amazed by how much dirt came off my Z. I drive it all year long in all weather condition. So, those of you drive your Z all year long, def. look into claying. Z is all clayed. Detail spray is sitting on the Z here and there. I CAN technically start paint correcting if I want but I decided to wash the Z for a 2nd time. haha Junkman’s little trick on how to guide the water hose without getting it stuck with tires! Now it’s ready to be paint corrected __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.