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Title: Some Product and general questions
Post by: javalin on 30 March 2010, 21:34
Hello all,

I've got some Meguiars smooth surface clay (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/195 (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/195)) to have a go at claying/detailing.  The car in question (Ford Fusion) hasn't been clay'd before.

I've got some Meguiars Deep Crystal Paint cleaner (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/202 (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/202)), Deep Crystal Polish http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/204 (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/204) and some Deep Crystal Carnauba wax http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/207 (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/207) to play with post clay'ing.

So - I assume the order would be:

What should I be applying the cleaner, polish and wax with - seperate microfibres?

Do I need a sealent?  I've read about the Jetseal 109 and looks good.

If I am detailing a already-detailed-car, i.e. my GTI, is it the same order?  (it's not been clayed for 1-2 years or so)

Thanks!

James
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: Dan J on 30 March 2010, 22:30
Wash
clay
quick wash again
cleaner
polish
seal with jetseal109 very good stuff :wink:
wax twice

get some applicator pads if your applying polish by hand it will give you better and a more even contact with the surface. 80mm spot pads are good for useing by hand and come in different grades.

if your gti hasnt been clayed for 2/3yrs then repeat the whole process above really, start a fresh basically
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: javalin on 31 March 2010, 09:03
Hiya,

Thanks!  Wow thats even more work than I thought.

Any problems clay'ing a fibreglass body?  Also - does the clay remove the laquer?

James
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: dragonfly on 31 March 2010, 09:11
There shouldn't be an issue with using clay on fibreglass and it won't remove the laquer.
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: javalin on 31 March 2010, 11:27
applicator pads like this?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/foam-wax-applicator/prod_89.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/foam-wax-applicator/prod_89.html)

Waxamomo don't have jetseal in stock (shame else i'd have ordered from them again!!), neither do they seem to stock applicator pads unless i'm looking at the wrong things.

ta

James
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: Guy on 31 March 2010, 11:59
Quote from: javalin on 31 March 2010, 11:27
applicator pads like this?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/foam-wax-applicator/prod_89.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/foam-wax-applicator/prod_89.html)

Waxamomo don't have jetseal in stock (shame else i'd have ordered from them again!!), neither do they seem to stock applicator pads unless i'm looking at the wrong things.

ta

James

i know elite have jetseal in stock, they also have applicator pads in... use the edition38 code on checkout  :wink:
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: waxamomo on 31 March 2010, 22:16
Sorry still waiting for our Jetseal delivery  :angry:

It should have been here by now.
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: Guy on 31 March 2010, 22:38
Quote from: waxamomo on 31 March 2010, 22:16
Sorry still waiting for our Jetseal delivery  :angry:

It should have been here by now.

are CG bad with you? every supplier I have used has issues with them?
Title: Re: Some Product and general questions
Post by: waxamomo on 01 April 2010, 07:28
Not bad, just not the quickest at sending orders out.