DO i clay?? suggestions or opinions plz

g35300mm · 03-12-2010, 10:18 PM

hey guys,

I just picked up my Z. Platinum graphite. I took delivery with out having the car washed.

So i washed it up myself but i can still tell there is a bit of caked on residue on the finish and i managed to swirl up the spoiler a bit too.

I would like to polish them out and polish the rest of the car too, but. if there is this rail dust/residue on the car is it important that i clay the car as well as washing it before waxing it?

pls give me your input.

THanks,

PapoZalsa · 03-12-2010, 10:22 PM

No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while!

SophiaZ · 03-12-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while!

g35300mm · 03-12-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Really?

Because in some threads on this forum it states otherwise? Im just afraid of washing the car then taking a pad of wax to it and causing swirl marks as i apply the wax because of whatever crap is left behind from the freight.

Zsteve · 03-12-2010, 10:59 PM

I always clay my new car before I wax it. I wont hurt the paint and it takes tiny particles away. If you feel something with your hand it will cause swirls when you wash and wax.

kenchan · 03-12-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while!

depends. i clayed the first week of ownership because the car's sitting out in the lot while it's in stock and there were rough spots.

i also told the dealer not to wax either cause i like to do that on my own using the right products and technique.

FuszNissan · 03-12-2010, 11:06 PM

I see both opinions. I personally like to clay bar then wax

fullmonty · 03-12-2010, 11:18 PM

I don't think it would hurt to clay it

g35300mm · 03-12-2010, 11:26 PM

thanks for the input guys.

I have made up my mind to clay bar the car. obviously there was enough junk on it to cause swirl marks on the spoiler.

Also, i feel much safer applying the wax by hand as apposed to with a buffer. I think just because i feel more in control. Is there any difference to the end result if i do this?

Also, after clay baring the car do i need to polish and wax? or just wax. lol what the heck is the difference between the two anyways?

g35300mm · 03-12-2010, 11:32 PM

Jeffblue · 03-12-2010, 11:38 PM

plus you get to spend more time touching your car.

JakeZ34 · 03-13-2010, 01:34 AM

I disagree. NEW DELIVERED CARS SHOULD BE CLAYED! due to transporting rail dust and contaminations. I always do detail jobs for BRAND new cars. It's call new car prep. You clay it wash it good and seal it with a good sealant and wax. The factory stuff isn't any good.

SoCal 370Z · 03-13-2010, 01:39 AM

Clay away...those little debris particles never sleep.

g35300mm · 03-13-2010, 07:18 AM

sounds good.

Do i need to polish and wax after i clay? or just wax?

thx

kannibul · 03-13-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while!

lulwat?

Brand new cars need claying.

03-12-2010, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 17	DO i clay?? suggestions or opinions plz hey guys, I just picked up my Z. Platinum graphite. I took delivery with out having the car washed. So i washed it up myself but i can still tell there is a bit of caked on residue on the finish and i managed to swirl up the spoiler a bit too. I would like to polish them out and polish the rest of the car too, but. if there is this rail dust/residue on the car is it important that i clay the car as well as washing it before waxing it? pls give me your input. THanks,

03-12-2010, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	No need to clay a brand new car. I good wash and wax should be good enough for a while! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-12-2010, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I always clay my new car before I wax it. I wont hurt the paint and it takes tiny particles away. If you feel something with your hand it will cause swirls when you wash and wax. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

03-12-2010, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I see both opinions. I personally like to clay bar then wax __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-12-2010, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I don't think it would hurt to clay it __________________

03-12-2010, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 17	thanks for the input guys. I have made up my mind to clay bar the car. obviously there was enough junk on it to cause swirl marks on the spoiler. Also, i feel much safer applying the wax by hand as apposed to with a buffer. I think just because i feel more in control. Is there any difference to the end result if i do this? Also, after clay baring the car do i need to polish and wax? or just wax. lol what the heck is the difference between the two anyways?

03-12-2010, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 17

03-12-2010, 11:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	plus you get to spend more time touching your car.

03-13-2010, 01:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	I disagree. NEW DELIVERED CARS SHOULD BE CLAYED! due to transporting rail dust and contaminations. I always do detail jobs for BRAND new cars. It's call new car prep. You clay it wash it good and seal it with a good sealant and wax. The factory stuff isn't any good.

03-13-2010, 01:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Clay away...those little debris particles never sleep. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-13-2010, 07:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 17	sounds good. Do i need to polish and wax after i clay? or just wax? thx

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