best clay for red lcr??

[chris_lcr]

im using just wax at the moment but want to give it a really silk feeling after wax. any help would be great for my red lcr.
thanks

[Rubbish Boy]

It's down to personal preference really Chris, but I'd suggest the Bilt Hamber soft clay to start with. Easy to work with, strong enough to deal with a car that's never been done before, but also gentle enough on the paint. Only needs water as a lubricant too.

http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=96

Hope that helps. :)

[super_electric]

my yellow LCR has never been clayed before so would you suggest i use this for the first time even tho i do wash my car just about every other weekend using autoglym Super Resin Polish.

[Rubbish Boy]

my yellow LCR has never been clayed before so would you suggest i use this for the first time even tho i do wash my car just about every other weekend using autoglym Super Resin Polish.

Yep, I would still recommend the BH soft clay for you.

Get some wax on after the SRP then you won't need to use it all the time. If you like the extra bling after using SRP try a quick detailer or a spray wax instead, something like Dodo Red Mist or Mark V Fast Wax, these don't contain any abrasives (which SRP does) so won't be slowly wearing your top coat away. :)

[chris_lcr]

thanks for your help. im buying it now:)

[super_electric]

Thanks for the reply

So it’s a case of, I use the BH soft clay first….. Then use the super resin polish and seal with a wax with the ones you have recommend

1. wash car
2. dry car
3. BH soft clay
4. SRP
5. WAX Dodo Red Mist or Mark V Fast

[chris_lcr]

Thanks for the reply

So it’s a case of, I use the BH soft clay first….. Then use the super resin polish and seal with a wax with the ones you have recommend

1. wash car
2. dry car
3. BH soft clay
4. SRP
5. WAX Dodo Red Mist or Mark V Fast

i dont think you dry the car. thats what i read anyway. use the water thats on the car for the clay. im sure someone will correct me if im wrong??

[GlanzaV]

I keep the hose running onto the panel without the nozzle whilst I clay the car (for lube) and I usually give the car another quick wash afterwards as the clay can leave a residue, not sure if that's necessary though?

[Rubbish Boy]

Thanks for the reply

So it’s a case of, I use the BH soft clay first….. Then use the super resin polish and seal with a wax with the ones you have recommend

1. wash car
2. dry car
3. BH soft clay
4. SRP
5. WAX Dodo Red Mist or Mark V Fast

Sort of, but not everytime you wash. :)

So two or three times a year:
Wash -> Clay -> Dry -> SRP -> Durable Wax (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?view=category&category_id=2)

Then when you do a regular wash:
Wash -> Dry

OR

Wash -> Dry -> Red Mist (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=177) or Fast Wax (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=107)

OR

Wash -> Showroom Finish (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=63) & Dry at the same time.

Red Mist and Fast Wax will last a good few weeks, but my suggestion above about topping off the SRP with a wax I had in mind a paste wax that will be more durable and last longer. One of the panel pots will do a Leon size car a good few times so will last a while if you didn't want to spend out on the bigger pots.

[Rubbish Boy]

i dont think you dry the car. thats what i read anyway. use the water thats on the car for the clay. im sure someone will correct me if im wrong??

I keep the hose running onto the panel without the nozzle whilst I clay the car (for lube) and I usually give the car another quick wash afterwards as the clay can leave a residue, not sure if that's necessary though?

You can leave the car wet, but you'll still need a spray bottle to keep the area well lubricated. With the Bilt Hamber clay I don't find you get a lot of, if any, residue left on the car, so a quick rinse before drying should be all that is needed really. But I tend to just dry as I go.

[super_electric]

Sort of, but not everytime you wash. :)

So two or three times a year:
Wash -> Clay -> Dry -> SRP -> Durable Wax (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?view=category&category_id=2)

Then when you do a regular wash:
Wash -> Dry

OR

Wash -> Dry -> Red Mist (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=177) or Fast Wax (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=107)

OR

Wash -> Showroom Finish (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=63) & Dry at the same time.

Red Mist and Fast Wax will last a good few weeks, but my suggestion above about topping off the SRP with a wax I had in mind a paste wax that will be more durable and last longer. One of the panel pots will do a Leon size car a good few times so will last a while if you didn't want to spend out on the bigger pots.


Excellent mate thank you for your help. :worship:

[chris_lcr]

i ordered this yesterday and its already arrived!
thanks carnaubawaxshop!

[KatCowie]

i dont think you dry the car. thats what i read anyway. use the water thats on the car for the clay. im sure someone will correct me if im wrong??

Yes, leave water on the car as reduces chances of damaging paint work by dry clay hitting dry paint. I use Gloss It Gloss Enhances as well as the remaining water on the car, works great with Clay. Super lush smell too!! Really finishes the paint off with a super deep gloss.

[chris_lcr]

ive justed used the clay with dodo juice orange crush wax and its come out so well!! ill let the pics do the talking. thanks for all your advice!!:worship:
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt240/driftking20/Image0098.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt240/driftking20/Image0106.jpg

[Rubbish Boy]

i ordered this yesterday and its already arrived!
thanks carnaubawaxshop!

And thanks for the order, much appreciated. :)

ive justed used the clay with dodo juice orange crush wax and its come out so well!! ill let the pics do the talking. thanks for all your advice!!:worship:


Excellent, looks very nice indeed. [B)]

[chris_lcr]

thanks, your advice has been very helpful to me

[super_electric]

looks ace chris top job!