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[gramicci101]

Wax or seal or in some way protectively coat the paint, yes. The clay bar will strip all the existing wax off the paint.

[DetailersDomain]

its a good idea to wax or seal the car after claying.

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Can someone answer my questions too lol

[Boxer486]

I have a paint correction question. With the soft paint on the 86, is it possible to avoid using wool, micro fiber or denim pads to flatten out orange peel or can we get away with more aggressive polishing pads and compounds instead of typical cutting materials?

[Assphalt]

Originally Posted by ???

And wool wash mitt vs mf wash mitt? Wool one seems super soft and not durable but microfiber is a pretty advanced technology. How do those compare to each other and to a sea dponge


For me, there is no glide in pulse and glide :p

From what I understand the wool wash mitt is better at trapping the dirt before it gets the chance to scratch. They are not as useful compared to microfiber on bird doo and bugs since it's so soft. On the flip side a true wool mitt takes a little more maintenance to keep it clean between washes.

Hope that helps, I'm no professional though.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by Assphalt

From what I understand the wool wash mitt is better at trapping the dirt before it gets the chance to scratch. They are not as useful compared to microfiber on bird doo and bugs since it's so soft. On the flip side a true wool mitt takes a little more maintenance to keep it clean between washes.

Hope that helps, I'm no professional though.

that is true, typically we use the wool wash mitts on the tops and less dirty areas of the paint then we use a regular disposable sponge on the lowers of the car and more gritty areas.

[???]

Alright good to know. Can someone answer my dad questions? Also, I got some crappy pads for my da and I want to get some good ones. I didn't know they were so bad. who makes good pads that I don't have to order online? (6 inch backing plate)

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And when I put the microfibers in the washing machine can I throw in my foam pads in the same load?

[DetailersDomain]

I would do different loads.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by ???

Alright good to know. Can someone answer my dad questions? Also, I got some crappy pads for my da and I want to get some good ones. I didn't know they were so bad. who makes good pads that I don't have to order online? (6 inch backing plate)

we have them but you would need to order online

Uber 6 inch foam buffing pads

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by ???

What's better? Foam or mf pads? Who makes good ones? Is mf or foam better on da vs rotary?


For me, there is no glide in pulse and glide :p

The da is probably the better choice with the right combo of pads and compounds and polishes.

microfiber pads are great for cutting and foam pads I still prefer for finishing.

[Jayde]

http://imgur.com/a/XWzgm

What would you say these marks are from? Tree sap? How should I go about removing them?

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Tree sap

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Clay bar