Detailed outside...clay bar for first time...

[RZAwora]

So my truck was badly in need of a good wax job. After washing I noticed how bad the paint was looking. I did the little plastic baggie test on the paint and wasn't very happy. I went ahead and got a clay bar kit and some wax and went to town. After about 6 or 7 hours I ended up with it looking better then I think it did when I bought it!
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[MAY03LT]

Looking good man!

 

[jrSS]

I agree^ looks good

 

[RZAwora]

Thanks guys! There are some underlying surface scratches though, I'll try and get an up-close shot of the paint today to show you. I thought they were swirl marks and the clay would help them out. I think the previous owner must have used scotch pads to wash the thing.
Overall it looks great from a couple feet away, but when you get close you can see them. I don't know if I'm willing to try a rotary. I might be looking to have it taken care of by a pro. We'll see...

 

[mikeinDE]

I agree with the others!! your ride looks great

(sorry for what may be a stupid question, but what is the "plastic baggy test"?)

 

[barron03]

Looks Good

 

[ItsOnVoy]

Nice man!! That stuff does wonders and is amazing! I need to do my truck soon just too lazy lol

 

[fadyasha]

That stuff does magic! Your ride looking cleaaaaaannnn!

 

[TheBad]

(sorry for what may be a stupid question, but what is the "plastic baggy test"?)

It's a simple test to see if it's time to clay-bar or not.
On a clean vehicle, with your hand in a plastic bag, lightly rub the paint.
If it feels like sand, time for clay.

 

[mikeinDE]

It's a simple test to see if it's time to clay-bar or not.
On a clean vehicle, with your hand in a plastic bag, lightly rub the paint.
If it feels like sand, time for clay.

hmmmm....interesting.....i never heard of that before. Thanks for the info