Polish or clay - Advice please

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Amirsm3 , so I have issues on my X5 where it has multiple layers of grime/sand/dust ingrained into my paint. I've already clay bar'd it twice with minimal success.

I can see that it's getting better, but it's still got sand/grime/dust on parts of the paint. What do I do next? Keep apply clay bar until it's all out? My arm hurts scrubbing that bar on my panels...and on the large car, it takes forever. Is there a smarter faster way of applying clay bar?


I'm at a point where I think it's my shampoo that I'm using. I'm using Gold Class, it's great and all on a car that's already been taken care of...but I think it may not be strong enough for a grimy car.
I know dish detergent removes wax and such, but I'm ready to use that now to see if helps. I can't see how it'll hurt, I don't mind stripping whatever wax is already on it to clean the grime/sand first before I do a proper clay and then wax/sealant.

PM me some pictures?

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Amirsm3 , so I have issues on my X5 where it has multiple layers of grime/sand/dust ingrained into my paint. I've already clay bar'd it twice with minimal success.

I can see that it's getting better, but it's still got sand/grime/dust on parts of the paint. What do I do next? Keep apply clay bar until it's all out? My arm hurts scrubbing that bar on my panels...and on the large car, it takes forever. Is there a smarter faster way of applying clay bar?


I'm at a point where I think it's my shampoo that I'm using. I'm using Gold Class, it's great and all on a car that's already been taken care of...but I think it may not be strong enough for a grimy car.
I know dish detergent removes wax and such, but I'm ready to use that now to see if helps. I can't see how it'll hurt, I don't mind stripping whatever wax is already on it to clean the grime/sand first before I do a proper clay and then wax/sealant.

iron x

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by rjd598

iron x

que?

http://www.amazon.com/Carpro-Iron-Re.../dp/B004UM6DLE

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

que?

http://www.amazon.com/Carpro-Iron-Re.../dp/B004UM6DLE

that's the one sir! sorry for not being more clear

[Flying Ace]

no I don't think it's iron deposits... i'll take a pic...

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

PM me some pictures?

Hey, which meguiars wax are you using?

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Hey, which meguiars wax are you using?

Ultimate Wax with Gold Class Carnauba top layers

[Powashiftin]

I know this isn't a BMW, but my jeep came out flawless after wash, clay bar, NuFinish wax.

[Helmsman]

Nice Powa, and no polish after the clay needed?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Nice Powa, and no polish after the clay needed?

Nik ,look...

1- Wash
2- Clay bar
3- Polish
4- Wax or sealant

Because your car is a DD ..Clay bar is needed it pulls contaminations out of the pores of the paint => Result is that the paint feels "super smooth" after clay bar !

When I clay bar my car I use this Meguiars lubricant it's just top and it's probably one of the best lubricants on the market !
I saw that Manda ( In Amanda's thread ) use this Meguiars lubricant too ...and I use it between washes and the shine is really amazing !
Link to my thread where I use it just as protection between a wash and without clay bar => http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838860
Good luck Nik and the video below is your motivation to do it... !