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    Posted: 21-Sep-2008 at 07:39
Well I finally had a few hours and a cool day to clay my W8. Betweem washing and claying it took about 2.5 hours to do the wagon. Tomorrow I will use a pre cleaner and then layer of sealant. Pics to follow when I'm done.

Edited by B5crazy - 21-Sep-2008 at 13:42
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  Quote SirRangeALot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-Aug-2008 at 16:30
Originally posted by greesha

browsing around here makes me want one really bad


Glad we can help!

Welcome aboard...be sure to check out th Archive section. This will help you make a decision on whether the W8 is right for you or not.
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  Quote greesha Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-Aug-2008 at 16:11
Originally posted by JMCXTY

That site is truely comprehensive


it just needs more w8 owners
browsing around here makes me want one really bad


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  Quote straightw8 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-Jun-2008 at 06:06
i love a freshly clayed W8. I clayed mine right after having some body work done, and claying and waxing fresh clearcoat is something to behold.
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  Quote JMCXTY Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-Feb-2008 at 08:32
That site is truely comprehensive
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  Quote jtaylor42 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-Feb-2008 at 07:37
Originally posted by dubya_eight

This site has more info about washing/waxing/claying/detailing and the stuff to use where then you will ever need to know. Lost and lots of pictures there are videos as well, very informative.

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Waxing



Thats awesome. Thanks for the link!
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  Quote JMCXTY Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-Feb-2008 at 05:43
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  Quote dubya_eight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-Feb-2008 at 14:15
This site has more info about washing/waxing/claying/detailing and the stuff to use where, than you will ever need to know. Lost and lots of pictures, there are videos as well, very informative.

Main Site

Detailing

Waxing



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  Quote JMCXTY Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-Feb-2008 at 06:39
I'm no expert, but I think most products these days are pretty good.
Main points: Wash first so you don't rub dust and dirt in.
No direct sunlight and try not to wax if paint work too hot, hot paint is softer and you are much more likely to scratch it.
Just do one panel at a time to stay on top of things, some harder waxes go real hard real quick and can get difficult to buff off. Keep away from your plastics, glass, rubbers and hard to get to cracks as its a bitch to get off. Newer clear waxes you don't have as much white residue
to deal with and are often much easier to use.
Id be staying with the main brands Mothers, Turtle, meguiars etc the are tried and true. Its got to be one of the most satisfying things you can do. P.S. if you think your paint work is looking oxidised talk to some one specialised in cutting paint work, in my experience if you don't know what you are doing you can make a real mess.

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  Quote jtaylor42 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27-Feb-2008 at 23:06
Man, after waxing, black cars look sooooooo nice. I really want to do this to my white one but I have never waxed a car before! I know, what is wrong with me But is anyone able to list the products they use and perhaps the process they follow? Weather is getting niced in New Mexico and I would love to do this in the coming weeks.
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