Do I use polish or wax after claying ?

[GeoffW]

Peter, following your advise yesterday I have ordered some R222, is it ok to
put on after claying??? I presume its a wax not a polish ???

[SteveW]

R222 is a wax, so ideally you should apply a polish after claying follwed by the R222.
Generally its the polish that gives the shine, and a wax is applied over the top to protect it and retain the shine for longer.

[pessling]

Yep totally agree. Polish for shine, wax for protection. The more wax the more protection and the easier it is to wash, plus you get the lovely beading of the water.

[SH4RKY]

Thats one stage... ok two... that I'm missing. Clay & Polish.

[pessling]

Thats one stage... ok two... that I'm missing. Clay & Polish.

Usual car washing for me anay way is:
Snow foam (depending on condition of car)
wash two bucket method
rinse
dry with drying towel or if claying i don't bother
if claying wash again
dry again with the drying towel
polish
wax

If you don't use your car leave it a couple of days as long as still clean and dust free and wax again to build up the layers.

[spartacus]

If you don't use your car leave it a couple of days as long as still clean and dust free and wax again to build up the layers.

I don't think my car is ever clean just after a day, even if I don't use it. Perhaps you can't see the dust as well on silver as you can on black?

I keep telling myself to stop buying black cars, but then another happens along...

[SH4RKY]

Truth. Although a quick blast over with the detailing spray that comes with the clay should remove dust etc ready for another wax.

[pessling]

Truth. Although a quick blast over with the detailing spray that comes with the clay should remove dust etc ready for another wax.

yes that is very true, the comment wa aimed more to the people who are able to put there cars away in the garage. If your keeping the car outside then would definately need a gentle wipe over.

[GeoffW]

Thanks for that guys just ordered some of this , http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/r...-cleanser.aspx

[willow]

Maybe a stupid question but what's "Clay"?????