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AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair MegaDork
10/13/09 8:58 a.m.

oh ye of short memories or broken search keys:

clay bar thread, july '08

contains excellent info from carguy123 re. using modeling clay as a super-low-buck alternative to the auto-specific products

heyduard
heyduard Reader
10/13/09 1:03 p.m.
ea_sport wrote: Is this a decent choice for random orbital: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43424? I don't need a top of the line one since I'll probably only use it 3 or 4 times a year.

Good for putting on wax and buffing off. not for swirl correction. It's big, so it might be awkward in tight places and on the side panels. I've seen smaller buffers at pep boys and sears.

if you're only planning to do 4 or 3 or less times a year, try a sealant like NXT 2.0, Mother's FX, or NuFinish. They will last much longer than the carnuba waxes. After a wash, spritz with a quick detailer to get the shine.

Don't forget to budget for good microfiber or cotton terry towels. A tile grout sponge works fine for washing. 2 bucks at Lowes.

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