Noob detail question

[MuffDaddy]

I've picked up a Meguires clay bar kit including a finishing was, I also have a full Autglym kit (Christmas present). My question is, can I clay, wax and then add super resin polish on top? I'd rather not have to buy anymore products.

I'm going to tackle this over the weekend, will post results.

Oh and on a TVR if that makes a difference.

[plasticpig]

The polish will remove the wax so no. I would clay, polish then wax.

[Mike996]

Hi. Definitely wax at the end - i did it the other way round once (with the same products) and it just got messy. You might want to try Extra Gloss Protection on afterwards - just wipe on, leave it for as long as possible and wipe off - good results which seems to last for ages!!

[Tim Bomford]

wax/sealents are your LSP or last stage product;)

[belleair302]

Wash the car using a wash mitt, plus two buckets both with grit guards (one bucket filled with a quality shampoo, the other with just water). Dunk the mitt in to the clear water bucket before rubbing it against the grit guard then do the same with t shampoo filled one before washing the car from top to bottom.

Dry, use the clay with lubricant (unless you have a bar supplied by Bilt Hamber). keep turning the clay when it gets dirty nd don't drop it.

Wash the car again, one bucket method should be OK and rinse the car with an open eneded hose.

Dry witha decent drying towel, then polish, then wax and finish off with a decent microfibre. Job done.

[MuffDaddy]

Thanks for all the advice so far. My next question.

Is it OK to wash then clay then put away for a few days or will it get contaminated? Struggling where I can find the 5 hours to do all of this.

[Mike996]

Hi, asked this question on another site - so we are in the same quandary!!

The reply I got was that it would be ideal to get everything done in one go, but if not, then make sure that the car is absolutely clean, and that the clay has not been contaminated. Use Meguiars Last Touch Spray detailer to make sure it is thoroughly clean (fantastic stuff!!). Trouble is that the car will have no protection at all and will suffer the consequences if you have to drive it - but that's life - mine is now polished, but only half waxed - but, as you say, time is precious!! 5 hours seems like a long time to clay though - usually takes me about 2 hours - but then again, I may not be doing it right!!

[MuffDaddy]

5 hours to wash clay wash polish and wax.

[Mike996]

Thank God for that!! Thought I had missed something!!

[PJ S]

If garaged, then you should be fine after drying once the claying has been done.
Quick going over with very soft fluffy mf towel and a QD (quick detailer) or simply rewash/hose down, dry and then polish and wax/sealant.