Post by charliefarlie on Jun 21, 2020 17:52:39 GMT
I only clay prior too polishing so missing out this important element of the procedure is unthinking. It would mean the actual machine polishing would be harder.
My two cents worth.
We wash with water (and 'soap' / shampoo) to remove the dirt. Tardis is just a different solvent better suited to removing tar - it won't (shouldn't) touch the lacquer. Once you've Tardis'ed (or petrol'ed or WD40'ed) you'd just wash off the remaining solvent with 'soap' and water, apply wax to protect, and buff to a shine.
As I think Charlie is saying, claying is an early stage of a polishing session that will cut the lacquer. Once you've clayed, you are committed to polishing before you wax ...
I think ... does that sound right(ish)?
Claying can be done before a simple wax to remove previously applied waxes or sealants or just about anything that is on the surface. It gives a nice base to wax onto.
But as I’m a polisher it is to me the first stage. Polishing without claying means the pads will muck up fast and the pad kinda resists skimming over the surface rather getting on with the actual task of cutting. If I’m honest it’s bloody awful polishing without prior claying.
Claying does cut laquer but in the most minute way. It in my words primes ready for polish.
I washed my Rav today and had a tiny nub of clay in my pocket for removing the dead insects that can be a pain to shift. Clay takes them away instantly. As it’s always the bonnet and leading edge of wings it’s seconds to apply a bit of wax.... I hate trying to scrub insects off !!!
I just don’t like the idea of using agessive nasty products on my cars.
