Things didnt work out for me last weekend to get the truck clayed.

So im gonna shoot for this weekend.
So I got to thinking about it and I guess I need some more pointers.
First of all Im assuming that by claying your paint you are also removing any wax or sealant?
I just want to make sure ive got everything I need to finish the job once I get started so Im not running all over town trying to find things to finish.

What do I need to do after I clay the truck, just a wax or a polish or what?

Is there any good posts or sites with some good pointers and stuff like that.

 

Uuuhhhh... check out the detailing sticky at the top of the page. I know, its a little long, but its well worth a read, if I do say so myself... It answers most of the questions you have...

 

you could just wax it after but id recommend to polish it then wax because polish is were the shine comes from.....

 

When using the clay bar, am I using it as a wiping motion like drying.
Then in one direction or can you just go back and forth.

Or am I using it in a blotting type motion

????

 

No blotting, back and forth is how I clay.

After claying you need to polish and than wax.

 

Did you even attempt to read the sticky?

It has very useful data. Once you're done there, if you still don't understand, ask away...

 

Yeah I did but I still didnt understand on whether to blot or rub the bar across the paint (unless I missed it)...Thus the question..

 

Spray the clay with the QD and knead it around. Mush it into a pancake shape.

Spray your QD (quick detailer,) in a small area (24"x24" to start.)

Rub the clay back and forth in any direction in the area you sprayed. Just don't do circles with it.

Keep rubbing until it is smooth and you no longer hear the clay working (be sure to keep the area well lubricated.)

Continue the process for the whole vehicle.

Happy claying.