Post by Candyman on Feb 1, 2008 16:36:50 GMT -8
Detailing How to Guide: Step 2 Claying your PT Posted at 10/27/2007 05:32am
Hello everyone,
After washing your PT, it is a good idea to check your paint to see if you have surface contaminants. These contaminants range from rail dust that was left on the surface, to brake dust particles expelled from other cars on a busy freeway. Here is an example of just a few contaminants that can be found on most paint surfaces.
To check for contaminants, simply place your hand in a plastic sandwich bag, and run your fingers across the paint surface. If it feels smooth like glass, then you do not have contaminants, however if it feels rough to the touch, then you should remove the contaminants before proceeding. The best way to remove these contaminants is with a Clay Bar. The process is simple, and unlike buffing, Claying will not damage the surface, and can be performed as many times as desired without fear of damaging your paint.
The claying process is pretty simple, and straight forward. The trick is to use a good lubrication liquid like Meguiar's Final Detail, or Meguiar's Quick Detailer. Simply spray the panel you are working on, and rub your clay bar in a forward to back, or side to side motion. Repeat this process until the panel is completely smooth as glass, and then move on to the next panel. Continue using this procedure until the entire vehicle has been completed.
Just like paint, your glass can also contain these same contaminants, and may be mistaken for tiny pits in the glass, but are actually on the surface. These contaminants can also be removed with the Clay Bar process, to restore clarity, and improve the overall look of your PT.
Hello everyone,
After washing your PT, it is a good idea to check your paint to see if you have surface contaminants. These contaminants range from rail dust that was left on the surface, to brake dust particles expelled from other cars on a busy freeway. Here is an example of just a few contaminants that can be found on most paint surfaces.
To check for contaminants, simply place your hand in a plastic sandwich bag, and run your fingers across the paint surface. If it feels smooth like glass, then you do not have contaminants, however if it feels rough to the touch, then you should remove the contaminants before proceeding. The best way to remove these contaminants is with a Clay Bar. The process is simple, and unlike buffing, Claying will not damage the surface, and can be performed as many times as desired without fear of damaging your paint.
The claying process is pretty simple, and straight forward. The trick is to use a good lubrication liquid like Meguiar's Final Detail, or Meguiar's Quick Detailer. Simply spray the panel you are working on, and rub your clay bar in a forward to back, or side to side motion. Repeat this process until the panel is completely smooth as glass, and then move on to the next panel. Continue using this procedure until the entire vehicle has been completed.
Just like paint, your glass can also contain these same contaminants, and may be mistaken for tiny pits in the glass, but are actually on the surface. These contaminants can also be removed with the Clay Bar process, to restore clarity, and improve the overall look of your PT.
