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Can using a polishing compound, or swirl mark remover. remove surface contaminants? Or must a clay bar be used?.... I had rough surface, but used a porter cable and some polishing compound, then it was all nice and smooth.
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Detailing clay is used for the removal of imbedded debris; a pre-wax cleaner (i.e. ColorX) is a surface paint cleaner. They are formulated for very different jobs and are not interchangeable
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Detailing clay is used for the removal of imbedded debris; a pre-wax cleaner (i.e. ColorX) is a surface paint cleaner. They are formulated for very different jobs and are not interchangeable
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Correct. If it is surface contaminants you wish to remove, use a clay bar. Using a polishing compound will work, but why remove/thin some of your clear coat with it to accomplish this ? A clay bar and some lube/soapy water is the easiest way to accomplish the task at hand.
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Whatever clay bar you choose, use it with detail spray for best results not soapy water. I've used the kit from Mother's works great and comes with a bottle of spray.
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Clay is pretty much the same accross the board. You should be fine with whatever brand you can get. Just make sure as stated above to use a lubricant and keep the area your working on slick.
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excellent points, i prefer the pinnacle, clay magic, and zaino clay. Mothers is ok, meguiars i dislike. The detail spray usually works best, car wash soap and water is cheaper but it can quickly degrade the clay. Polishing using a swirl mark remover to remove surface contaimenents? I dont think thats too smart. Your pad will pick up this specs of crap and could redeposit them in your paint or cause marring or swirling. I would clay and THEN polish, this works better for me.
