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    Quote Originally Posted by paul b View Post
    Claying is not only to give the paintwork a nice texture, but it removes swirls. So if your car has swirls then it needs claying. Without a clay, over the years the swirls may build up.
    Is that right? The diagram above shows that swirls are unaffected.
     
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    did my passat, just had enough lubricant to finish it thank god, couple of hours, weather and location werent on my side, too hot, but was in a shady spot, anyway, even if you wash your car you are just removing dirt/bird poo/similar easily removable stuff, clay kit will remove tree sap, tar in small quanities, will dig out some of the dirt from swirls, wont remove them, will just make them look less noticable

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    I'm sure it was Stuey who posted a picture of a black Fiesta a while back? If I remember correctly that had swirls, and they were as near as makes no difference gone when he had finished it.

    Black cars do get swirls pretty easily, my old Granada used to do that a lot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranana_Mine View Post
    I just found this thread. Great write up I have many of the same habits when washing.

    I have put off clay bar/waxing because I have a couple of paint chips that have a tiny area of rust forming on my trunk as well as a couple of chips that havent rusted on the hood. Would it matter to go ahead with the wax/clay bar or should I get the damaged areas fixed first?
    Hi Ranana_Mine,

    It's fine to Clay & Wax before you do the planned repairs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul b View Post
    Claying is not only to give the paintwork a nice texture, but it removes swirls. So if your car has swirls then it needs claying. Without a clay, over the years the swirls may build up.

    Hi Paul,

    Claying does NOT remove swirls. It the process for basically deep cleaning the surface, for removing the swirls you would need to use abrasive compounds/polishes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul b View Post
    I'm sure it was Stuey who posted a picture of a black Fiesta a while back? If I remember correctly that had swirls, and they were as near as makes no difference gone when he had finished it.

    Black cars do get swirls pretty easily, my old Granada used to do that a lot.
    yeah it was my black fiesta that i first tried clay kit on, was really suprised at how much rubbish is left after you've cleaned it properly, passat was the same, even though its a bit dusty now, the car is still looking very shiny

    best thing i could say it either do it on a cloudy day or do it in a garage or workshop where the sun wont have been on it to warm the bodywork up. you will never regret doing it!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by elitedetailer View Post
    for removing the swirls you would need to use abrasive compounds/polishes.
    Like Farecla G10?

    I treated the Octavia to a wash, clay, rotary with the G10 and polish (Autoglym super resin) before going to Silverstone. I used Meguiars smooth surface clay kit from Halfords. Got to say, I no longer feel I need a new bonnet to hide the bonnet scratches left by the previous owner!
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    Quote Originally Posted by paul b View Post
    Like Farecla G10?

    I treated the Octavia to a wash, clay, rotary with the G10 and polish (Autoglym super resin) before going to Silverstone. I used Meguiars smooth surface clay kit from Halfords. Got to say, I no longer feel I need a new bonnet to hide the bonnet scratches left by the previous owner!
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    Yes something like Farecla's G10 or Menzerna etc.

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    a very good and easy guide to claying the motor,
    thanks for that elite detailer, will be giving it a go
     
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    Will claying alone remove all the waxes and polishes present, or should I use a traffic film remover first?
     
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