after claying do you wash clay off before polishing

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11-13-2005, 12:01 PM

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wondering if i should wash clay residue off before polishing.

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11-13-2005, 12:46 PM

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Zaino says yes, you should wash the car again to remove the lubricant film.

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11-14-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kreate2' post='197749' date='Nov 13 2005, 11:01 PM

wondering if i should wash clay residue off before polishing.

I think it depends on the product you use.

Meguiar's say you can wipe off with quick detailer spray.

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11-18-2005, 05:44 AM

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Just hose off will do. The claybar marks will only be removed when you polish the car.

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11-18-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by russo' post='199994' date='Nov 18 2005, 06:44 AM

Just hose off will do. The claybar marks will only be removed when you polish the car.

If you end up with clay bar marks, you're either not using enough lubricant, or pressing too hard (or a combination of both). In any case, you're risking scratching the paint. I always err on the side of using too much lubricant, and allow the clay to glide over the surface, with slight, consistent pressure.