Paint work like sandpaper....

[Contract Killer]

Guys, I hadn't washed my van since new 2.5 years ago, its now time to sell.

I gave it a wash the other day, and the bodywork after is like sandpaper, its so rough....


Is it a claying kit like this that I want to get it smooth again?
Or do I want something else?

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/cla...

[Whitean3]

Given that the paint is really rough, AND you have a van- get a clay mitt. Whilst it won't give you as fantastic a result as a clay bar, it will be 10 times quicker to go over the whole van, and will remove most of the contamination. Use plenty of lubricant (water would normally be fine)

[mrtim]

I'd agree - a clay mitt will do the job for you! Only thing to watch is if you have a darker coloured vehicle and don't lubricate enough.

[trickywoo]

A tar remover followed by fallout remover will probably be good enough and save you a lot of time vs claying.