To wax it or not

[markCivicVti]

did you see any dirt on the clay? if there was no residue on the clay then yeh waste of time, but i remember the first time i did my car with cleaner clay then polish then wax, it was so damn shiney and slippery when i was done, throw a rag on my bonnet and it would just slide right off.

Nah mate, did the bonnet, looked at the clay bar and it looked as clean as it did before I started. So I figured it wasn't worth the time... I felt stupid for rubbing what felt like bluetac over my bonnet. It was the maguires clar bar.

[Shaun]

haha dont feel stupid! the stuff is fantastic!

[liquid23]

hi,
just want to ask a question. sorry for using this thread, didn't want to start anther one.
I remove the Civic badge from my car and i had a different glue on it. its not grey its black (i made a boo boo n reversed into a pole 9 days after i got the car =P i was angry and didn't see the bollard). anyways got it fixed by my ex's dad's friend didn't go insurance (which i should've -_-") i didnt know how to get rid of the thick black glue so i kinda finely took it off using a sharp blade (haha i know i probably shouldn't have) and i scatched the paint a bit.
Does clay bar just fill the tiny scratch marks in the clear coat? all i have to do is just apply and polish after use?
or should i get it professionally fixed?

[Shaun]

claybar will not help you. if the scratches are fine enough u may be able to fade them or get rid of them with polish, but at a guess seen as u did it with a blade, your prob stuck with it. next time before getting the blade out try poducts like citric cleaner, prepsol, or even heating it a bit with a hairdryer and rubbing it off depending on what kinda glue your talking bout.

[liquid23]

ok thanks. i'll try that.
i tried heating the clumps of glue. but that didn't work it just stayed solid like a rock. no idea what he used. i so regret taking it to the panel beater to fix it instead of replacing the parts under insurance. parents friends that work in the car industry said its such a bad job he did.

[aaronng]

I had luck with a random orbital, medium cut pad and some swirl remover. It took off the remaining black urethane glue that was used to hold on an aftermarket badge.

[Bobjones]

Ok, well after all the dust settles, feel free to send me a PM, why...

http://www.evolutionoz.net/forums/in...showtopic=6483

I am a chartered accountant, but alas during uni I lived with a couple of panel beaters and spray painters and have good mates that do detailing for a living...I just take alot in...

[sydfd]

Guys if you are looking to buy cleaning and detailing products have a look at www.ckdirectonline.com.au

[superjohny]

i should've read this thread before i bought my new civic last week.
i fell into trap and spent 1300 to put on so they called xpack which according to what they said "organic stuff that makes you never need to polish ur car".
So should i still polish my car like once a month or two?
and just a stupid question as i never maintain my old second hand 206, could anyone tell me the correct way to wash the car to prevent fine scratches?

[aaronng]

So should i still polish my car like once a month or two?
and just a stupid question as i never maintain my old second hand 206, could anyone tell me the correct way to wash the car to prevent fine scratches?

Have a look in here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=81

[happy]

i should've read this thread before i bought my new civic last week.
i fell into trap and spent 1300 to put on so they called xpack which according to what they said "organic stuff that makes you never need to polish ur car".
So should i still polish my car like once a month or two?
and just a stupid question as i never maintain my old second hand 206, could anyone tell me the correct way to wash the car to prevent fine scratches?

$1300. Very expensive wax

[sydfd]

Dam that is expensive wax you would almost have enough money to repaint the car again. HeHeHe