Claying recommendations

[SkimpyWan]

Hi,

I've just received the following products to go with my Maguiar's Gold Shampoo, but I didn't know if using a clay bar would be any different to using the Auto Finesse (Rejuvenate) and Poorboys (White Diamond) products? If so, at what stage should I use the clay bar (pre or post these two products etc)?

NB. Any product recommendations would also be appreciated.

Valet Pro - PH Neutral Snow Foam

DAS-6 PRO Dual Action Polisher

Optimum Microfiber Polishing Pad (various size)

Auto Finesse - Rejuvenate

SFX-4 Final Gloss Seal and Protect Pad

Poorboys - White Diamond

Collinite 476S - Super Doublecoat Auto Wax

Poorboys - Nattys Paste Wax

Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner

Chemical Guys - New Look Trim Gel

Chemical Guys - Fabric Clean

 

[JonnyH10]

Poorboys white diamond is a glaze which should be used after polishing. Not sure on the Autofinesse product.

Claying should be done after you've washed and dried the car. You should then wash again after claying, then move on to polishing.

Snowfoam then rinse
Wash & dry
Clay
Wash & dry again
Polish
Glaze
Sealent/Wax

 

[SkimpyWan]

I guess I'll be spending a lot of time drying my micro fibre clothes out then. I'm not sure whether I'd need to clay after the initial wash though?

 

[JonnyH10]

The reason for the 2nd wash is to remove the quick detailer that you used as lube for the clay.
You dont actually need to do the 2nd wash if you dont want to.

You always should de-tar/clay before machine polishing. It prepares the surface better.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Is there any real need to dry before claying? I usually just do it while the cars still wet?

 

[Subc]

I use Bilt Hamber clay uses water for its lube.

 

[JonnyH10]

Is there any real need to dry before claying? I usually just do it while the cars still wet?

Aye your right actually lol.

 

[JonnyH10]

I use Bilt Hamber clay uses water for its lube.

So do I, although I usually use quick detailer with it because it makes it easier imo.

 

[SkimpyWan]

I've check Amazon and the Bilt seems cheaper than buying the Meguiar's detailing kit. I'm guessing the normal compound would be better on a car / van that hasn't been cleaned before and has water marks etc (my Father's camper is white and has the usual grey / black water markings)?

 

[SkimpyWan]

Also, will the Claying do anything different more than using the rejuvenate and white diamond?

 

[JonnyH10]

Claying is completely different to White Diamond. It is a glaze which is similar to polish.

Ive got the Bilt Hamber soft clay, does the job and not too expensive.