Do i have to wax or polish my truck right after i clay it? Reaoson being is i can't afford to spend a whole day detailing my truck and was hoping to do it in 2 stages. It'll be over a 3 day period.

 

I think they are supposed to be complimenting to each other. I don't think you have to wax immediately after clay bar'ing. But the results are much better if you do clay bar first. I just did mine a few weeks ago. Man it took awhile. Have fun!


Oh yeah, and post some pics of that clean truck!

 

Do different parts to spread the time over several days. Do the hood and front fenders one day, the roof and doors the next day, and the bed the third day. Or whatever schedule works for you. You may have to rewash a section before you do it, but a good car wash soap won't remove the wax.

 

Yeah, because when you are using the spray with the clay bar, it'll clean out the contaminants in the clear coat, for the clear coat will need protection (wax) after cleaning it with clay. But it'd be more work to do it over a 3 day period since you are probably going to have to wash it each time UNLESS you are not driving your truck within those days. But definitly wash it each time if you are driving it in that time period. Have fun! My clay bar was blue when new, and was brown when I was finished with it....that's how bad mine needed it! haha smooth as a baby's *** now

 

you don't have to do it right away after claying but don't wait forever. mebbe a few days. because claybar takes off all the old wax/protectant you had on the paint previously.

 

Like said, break the job into 3 parts.

I clay, then spritz with clear water with a spritzer bottle and towel dry (no need for the total wash). Then wax that section.