Clay wax
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Clay wax
Got a question, has anyone ever clay waxed there vehicle? I purchased a 05 Dodge Ram 1500 & it had industrial fallout all over it
(looked like little rust spots). Anyways I took it to the dealer and they clay waxed it but now it looks like theres dull spots all over the
truck(more like scrathes all over). Is it possible that they could have damaged the clear coat in some way because of it being done wrong?
(looked like little rust spots). Anyways I took it to the dealer and they clay waxed it but now it looks like theres dull spots all over the
truck(more like scrathes all over). Is it possible that they could have damaged the clear coat in some way because of it being done wrong?
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im not too sure, but i had the same problem on my Jeep(actually still do)
i took it in to the Dodge body shop and i get it back and there is a huge spot were it looks scratched(note: my Jeep is BLACK, so it looks like cr*p), im assuming it is just a really abrasize polishing compound, so the answer would probably be to get a less abrasive one, polish it out, then use a good sealant(wax)..... the only problem there is that i have done that, and it really hasnt worked too well. the true problem is that these body shop guys do not know what they r doing. u need to take it back and make them make it look like new
i took it in to the Dodge body shop and i get it back and there is a huge spot were it looks scratched(note: my Jeep is BLACK, so it looks like cr*p), im assuming it is just a really abrasize polishing compound, so the answer would probably be to get a less abrasive one, polish it out, then use a good sealant(wax)..... the only problem there is that i have done that, and it really hasnt worked too well. the true problem is that these body shop guys do not know what they r doing. u need to take it back and make them make it look like new
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I am assuming you meant Clay Bar, not wax.
Clay Bars are meant for very sensitive paint. The new paints that are on cars now are alot softer than the good ole days. When you applied the clay bar, did you keep the surface wet?
Clay Bars are meant for very sensitive paint. The new paints that are on cars now are alot softer than the good ole days. When you applied the clay bar, did you keep the surface wet?
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I am assuming you meant Clay Bar, not wax.
Clay Bars are meant for very sensitive paint. The new paints that are on cars now are alot softer than the good ole days. When you applied the clay bar, did you keep the surface wet?
I am assuming you meant Clay Bar, not wax.
Clay Bars are meant for very sensitive paint. The new paints that are on cars now are alot softer than the good ole days. When you applied the clay bar, did you keep the surface wet?
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yeah you must keep the suface very wet and only do a little bit at a time because when that stuff dries then you are going to be in some stuff. You should purchase a clay bar from this site http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp they have some really good stuff for car care i hope this helps you out.
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I recomdend using a haze to help take out a lot of the imperfections then use a polish (Meguires Fine Cut Polish) with a light cut and a foam pad. Finish it with a good sealant or wax like Meguire's Gold Class.
