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Originally Posted by immaculate
Supposedly it's better to wash your car on a cloudy day or in a garage rather than in direct sunlight. Personally, I don't know how much of a difference it makes, but the detailing pros claim that beads of water serve to magnify the sun's rays and is harder on your paint.
As for the claying, you only need to apply light pressure, and you should feel the clay doing the work for you. Make straight passes over lubricated areas until the clay glides seamlessly, then you know you're done in that spot. Make sure to knead the clay every so often, and pick out any visible contaminants and debris. Lastly, it probably goes without saying, but just in case, IF YOU DROP THE CLAY, THROW IT OUT. You can pick and pick and pick as much debris as possible out, but you'll never get it all and wind up scratching the hell out of your paint.
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Temperature is your main enemy. If you must work when it's hot make your working area much smaller. A common tip is if the paint is too hot to hold your hand on it comfortably it's too hot to work on. Heat causes products to flash, streak, and leave marks that will only drive you up the wall. Keep the washing to the early morning or evening during the summer if you don't have access to a garage.