Must wax after clay bar?

[compudiva]

Does one have to wax after a clay bar?  It was my understanding that a clay bar treatment does not remove the wax.

 

 

[BKazzle]

There are some variables.

 

It depends on the clay bar and the amount of pressure you use. It also depends on the wax and/or sealant you currently have on.

 

In most cases a medium to heavy duty clay bar WILL remove most of the wax on your car.

 

Better to be cautious and wax after claying.

[GerryC]

Yes, claying will remove your wax coating.

 

It's best to start with a bare surface anyway when you are going to clay, so you can more effectively remove the surface contaminants from your paint. Removing the wax during a "strip wash" is a good way to start. Simply mix a few ounces of APC into your regular wash bucket setup and wash the car as you normally would.

 

After claying you can move on to polishing and waxing.

[Kingsford]

YES! I wouldn't take it out of the garage without wax on it.

 

Claying removes waxes.

[compudiva]

Thanks for the info.  Will be attempting a full detail this weekend- wash, clay bar, polish with a porter cable, sealant, wax and then glaze.  Also doing the interior.  New for me will be the polish and sealant.  Wish me luck.

[GerryC]

Feel free to ask if you have any other questions and be sure to check out Adam's instructional videos http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

[Periodic]

Thanks for the info.  Will be attempting a full detail this weekend- wash, clay bar, polish with a porter cable, sealant, wax and then glaze.  Also doing the interior.  New for me will be the polish and sealant.  Wish me luck.

throw some glaze on before the wax.

[redneck08sierra]

you either need to put a sealant down or a wax after claying

[LowNslo]

sounds like everyone has you covered here! I would say Sealant or wax (whatever you prefer)!

[compudiva]

Thanks Ryan - glaze, then wax...

[compudiva]

Thanks Ryan - glaze, then wax...