To Claybar a new car or not worth it?
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New cars will have contaminated paint, so yes, it would be nice personally to clay a brand spanking new car, and give it a good polish and wax, to give it a good start in life.
If I could clay my dirty dishes in the sink I would
If I could clay my dirty dishes in the sink I would
New cars will have contaminated paint, so yes, it would be nice personally to clay a brand spanking new car, and give it a good polish and wax, to give it a good start in life.
If I could clay my dirty dishes in the sink I would
Wouldn't we all. Its the best thing since sliced bread!
Thanks for the quick response mate.
Yes its it good to do so. In fact even better if you could get the dealer not to 'valet' you car before you pick it up so that you increase the chances of the paint work being the same as it left the factory. You can then clay it yourself, wax it and wash it making sure that you do not inflict dealer swirls on the paint work.
Alex
Alex
New cars are covered in all sorts they sit in fields and yards for ages before getting sold/cleaned.
We had one at peugeot that became a running joke because it sat in a corner for two years covered in all sorts it was moss green when we eventually sold it.
We had one at peugeot that became a running joke because it sat in a corner for two years covered in all sorts it was moss green when we eventually sold it.
Some shocking stories there! 
I'll give them a call nearer the delivery date and ask them, no, TELL them to not to touch it. I know what these dealers can be like sometimes. Very clumsy!
I remember going to pick up my 307 a few years back and got a phone call saying "Good news and Bad news. The good news is that your car is ready to be picked up. The bad news is one of our dealers has just backed into it". It turned into a problem saga after that day. It always came out worse off than when it went in.
I'll give them a call nearer the delivery date and ask them, no, TELL them to not to touch it. I know what these dealers can be like sometimes. Very clumsy!
I remember going to pick up my 307 a few years back and got a phone call saying "Good news and Bad news. The good news is that your car is ready to be picked up. The bad news is one of our dealers has just backed into it". It turned into a problem saga after that day. It always came out worse off than when it went in.
all cars come out of the showroom with contaminated surfaces.also a lot have bad swirls.a good durable wax should prevent it for the near future
Just called the dealer and told him not to wash the outside. He was a little dumbfounded but understood when i told him why.
Im going to probably spend a complete day in the shade (weather permitting) and wash, clean and clay the whole car from top to bottom.
I once spent about 5 hours on my previous Mk4 Supra and, although it was silver, you'd never of thought it was as old as an 'N' reg. Fantastic stuff!
Im going to probably spend a complete day in the shade (weather permitting) and wash, clean and clay the whole car from top to bottom.
I once spent about 5 hours on my previous Mk4 Supra and, although it was silver, you'd never of thought it was as old as an 'N' reg. Fantastic stuff!
Lance
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Just called the dealer and told him not to wash the outside. He was a little dumbfounded but understood when i told him why.
Im going to probably spend a complete day in the shade (weather permitting) and wash, clean and clay the whole car from top to bottom.
I once spent about 5 hours on my previous Mk4 Supra and, although it was silver, you'd never of thought it was as old as an 'N' reg. Fantastic stuff!
Based on your work on your Supra have you any recommendations for silver paintwork ? My Lunar Grey K1 (April registered, only 2600 miles so far) looks good after a few goes with Meguiars Gold Class polish, but I'm looking to improve on this with a more 'wet look' finish. Perhaps I'm just used to getting 'solid' colours looking deeper and shinier (e.g. flash Red Cupra R) and am a little disappointed that silver doesn't gleam in quite the same way.
By the way, any suggestions for tyrewall treatment ?
jeff's werkstatt is the best product for silvers clarke at www.polishedbliss.co.uk will give great advise doing a deal at the mo on winter protection deals
When i done my Supra i used nothing but meguiars' products. The gold class shampoo and conditioner, microfibre cloths, polish, claybar and tire restorer. I washed the car panel by panel and rinsed. After using just the claybar alone i noticed a vast improvement. But to be honest, silver, as you say, doesn't give that much depth. It shined and sparkled a lot after though. Im not the best person to speak to in this matter really tbh, i just take on other people's advice mate...sorry
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