tonight i washed my car with migurers gold class car wash, a tried clay baring the front left fender and didnt notice a differnece so i finished the panel and stoped for the night. ahould i finsh the whole car and, what are the next steps and products that i should use to get those ugly swirl marks out and protect my glossy finish
thanks
matt

 

Matt, claying removes surface contaminants. The easiest test is to put a baggie over your hand and and move it over the surface of your vehicle, more so on the horizontal surfaces. If you feel small particles and bumps, chances are you need to clay. The difference can be felt. When claying, make sure you use plenty of lubricant that will allow the clay to glide over the surface with very little pressure. You'll initially feel some resistance and after the 4th or 5th pass, the clay will glide effortlessly. If your vehicle has never been clayed, yes, I would recommend doing the entire vehicle.

As far as removing/correcting defects i.e. swirls, water spots, light scratches, you will need a polish with abrasives and best done with a buffer and a polishing pad. You're in for a long and tedious day doing it by hand. There are a number of threads explaining the advantages of using a buffer. You should also visit Autopia's Car Care Library for more info.

After polishing, it's highly recommended using a sealant to protect the surface and all the work that went with it. As far as products go, there are too many to mention. It all comes down to a personal preference. Here's a thread listing products some of the forum members use. Find a product you like, do some research and if it meets your needs and the results are desirable, continue to use it. Here's another thread listing a few of the products mentioned in this forum as well as other detailing forums. Welcom to the world of detailing . . . .

 

yhanks man i ended up clayin the whole car and using some migures polish and since it got late, tomorrow i will use some migures carnuba wax