carcare

[Alun]

Claying the car removes bonded contaminants which have stuck to the paints surface over time.

The following link should explain everything. It's quite long but it's a very good read, especially if you're thinking of having a bash youself!

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...des_clean.html

If you plan on having a go, I reccomend you buy the "Meguires Smooth Surface Clay Kit", as this comes with everything you'll need. It comes with 2 clay bars, a handy clay bar holder, a big microfibre polishing cloth, a bottle of detailing spray and a small bottle of wax. The kit costs around £25 from the likes of Halfords. If you haven't got any, I suggest you buy some wax aswell for when you have finished claying the car. Meguires Stage 3 Carnuba wax is brilliant. Wash the car first and rinse (no need to dry). Then clay the car. Then give it a quick wash again, dry and start the waxing. Sparkling results will follow along with paint which is silky smooth to the touch.

Enjoy!

[PeoplesMan]

Thats my saturday morning ruined then !

Thanks for the reply and even bigger thanks from my missus :P

[07gtidriver]

thanks for all your advice on carcare,opted for the meguires wax in the end,didn't need the clay as my car is only 8 months old,what a superb shine and easy to use,not as much hard work as some i've used in the past,i think i might buy the clay to use on my wifes beetle though.cheers,mike.