Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I clayed my car, well, the bonnet and front wings, for the first time yesterday and I was just wondering what action do you use? The instructions simply said wipe it over the paintwork. So, I used loads of lubricant and started using a simple one-way drag. I then tried rubbing, lightly, back and forth. Either seemed ok as long as I used enough lubricant. That brings me to my second question: do you wipe away the lubricant immediately? As it was my first time I used loads of the stuff and I intended to wash the area afterwards so I left it until I'd finished the area. Parts of it dried, but after washing it looked ok and felt nice and smooth. I have to admit there wasn't much dirt on the clay. But then again, the car is only 6 months old and I've washed it every week since new. I used Megs stage 1 and 2, then NXT wax afterwards and it looks ace. (Might post some pics later.) But there's a small area on the bonnet, the size of a pound coin, that looks suspiciously like a stain left by bird poo! It won't budge. Hopefully it shows in the pictures and someone can offer some advice on how to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 It's all in the wrist Sponge! I tend to use circular motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I just use the straight up and down action. (Is all this starting to sound a bit odd...?) I once watched a demo by some guys from Zymol and they did the same. Re: the stain. If you've used a clay bar and the Megs 3 stage I think you may be stuck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Possibly scratchx to remove the stain if its not too deep? Yesterday I went for the megs 1&2 followed by p21s, going to apply a second coat of the wax after work today and take some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I just did the Roof and Bonnet of the A2 we bought recently. Clay bar, Stage 1,2 and 3. Looks awesome but have one or tiny very small marks I would like to get out. I would suggest trying Meg's Scratch-X on it. I would have done so myself if my brother did not have it in the boot of his car whilst on holiday! You would need to use it after the Clay and Stage 1. You put it on similar to normal polish but then rub it in until it disappears. The particles within it break down as you rub it more getting finer as you rub so it is very important that you keep going to no sign of it on the paint. Is very good for swirls and light scratches, etc. BEATEN TO IT BY CRAGIEBOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 To be fair though, you used more detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Not sure if you've seen this before, but it gives good advice about claying etc:- http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_clean.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimtim Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Definately move the clay in a forward and back motion with pleany of lubricant. The clay should just glide over the surface with no sticking. I then just follow the area up with a microfibre to remove excess. Theres no need to completely remove it if you are polishing. Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Here's a picture of the thoroughly cleaned front end. I'm trying to find a picture that shows the stain, but I was having trouble focussing on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 If you look at the reflection of the next door neighbours house, near the apex, you can just about make out the mark. Looking at this picture, you wouldn't think the car was black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Close up of mark. If you rub your finger across it, even with an fingernail, you can't even feel anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 bit too close mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 What, the crop? Shall I pan out a bit? It's a macro lens, so well within focussing range. Just a shame it was too shiney to auto-focus and I'm crap at manual. Why don't modern lenses have that little central focus zone in them anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 My eyes are bleeding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] My eyes are bleeding... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Sponge, when did you last have your eyes tested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 IT WAS TOO SHINEY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3fy Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Close up of mark. If you rub your finger across it, even with an fingernail, you can't even feel anything. [/ QUOTE ] Oh I have seen these before its one of those google maps of his house [taken from Mars] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Why can I see the Dulux dog's head in that photo? Or is it just my eyes???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Close up of mark. [/ QUOTE ] Nope, its not me My hair is different style to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 the only way i have found to truely get rid of the marks left by brid poo is to wetsand the paint in that area to flatten the lacquer and then machine polish with a fine abrasive to return the shine before re waxing. I dont recommend trying it yourself though unless yo uhave used a machine polisher before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimtim Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 To remove the etching i would suggest Scratch X is a good choice for small localised repairs like that. Have a look at this thread: http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...?threadid=1516 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] To remove the etching i would suggest Scratch X is a good choice for small localised repairs like that. Have a look at this thread: http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...?threadid=1516 [/ QUOTE ] Excellent thread. Just the job. As for the other replies - You do realise I will now have to spend hours setting up my tripod and camera to get a better shot of the stain, just to redeem myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I will now have to spend hours setting up my tripod and camera to get a better shot of the stain, just to redeem myself. [/ QUOTE ] Sponge, do you realise how wrong this sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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