artsy just waxed pics

sticop · 05-09-2007, 02:11 PM

***reeksti*** · 05-09-2007, 02:22 PM

looking good....what wax you use?

STI_Mike · 05-09-2007, 02:29 PM

great pics nice job!

sticop · 05-09-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeksti

looking good....what wax you use?

i usually use turtlewax classic. but this time i purchased the mothers california gold clay bar kit from walmart for about $14 bucks. it came with a clay bar, bottle of showtime quick shine (for use between waxes and as lube for the claybar), and a sample of california gold carnuba wax. ive never used that wax before but id have to say im pretty pleased

ps if you drop your clay bar on the ground DONOT use it again. I dropped mine but luckily it was when i was already done and putting it back in its wrapper

DCsti · 05-09-2007, 03:38 PM

Claybar ftw...Nice job!!

FenKa856 · 05-09-2007, 06:17 PM

any tips on using the clay bar other than NOT dropping it while in use??? i always wanted to use a clay bar but have been too intimidated. nice and clean by the way.

blk04sti · 05-09-2007, 06:34 PM

gotta love the nice weather.

sticop · 05-09-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenKa856

any tips on using the clay bar other than NOT dropping it while in use??? i always wanted to use a clay bar but have been too intimidated. nice and clean by the way.

make sure you use plenty of polish/quickwax liquid for lubrication. if you run the clay bar on the paint with no lube itll smudge the surface. thats not a big deal cause you can just spray some polish and rub it out.

what i did was:
1) spray a generous amount of polish on a 1ftx1ft area
2) in a linear motion (NOT circular), rub the bar back and forth on the wet area
3) after satisfied that youve cleaned that area, wipe excess polish off with a cloth diper/terry cloth/etc
4) after each body panel is done or whenever it gets really gross looking, fold the clay bar over on itself a few times, and mould it back into a bar shape
5) move on to new area
6) after whole car is done you can either wash it again, and then wax or go ahead and wax right after

i should have taken pics, but im sure you get the idea. hopefully someone will think to post up a proper how-to. I hope this helped a little!

xtw1ster · 05-09-2007, 06:56 PM

I found this. Clay bar How-To

***ELD4AU6*** · 05-09-2007, 07:28 PM

damn, thats a nice job :eek:

amg destroyer · 05-09-2007, 07:40 PM

Nice. I really like the pic that shows the bbs's.

kessler89 · 05-09-2007, 10:41 PM

that wax after claybaring=

i've been using that wax for almost 3yrs now i think

**tyler_sti** · 05-09-2007, 11:05 PM

Why are people scared of claybar? They act like its acid or sumtin.. Jus lube the pup up and yr ready ta go!..VERY time consuming though..VERY worth it though..lol.

Ikon · 05-10-2007, 12:32 AM

looks good i have to do mine this weekend

05-09-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
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05-09-2007, 02:22 PM	#2
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,170 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: artsy just waxed pics looking good....what wax you use?

05-09-2007, 02:29 PM	#3
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,920 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: artsy just waxed pics great pics nice job!

05-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#5
DCsti Senior STI Driver Car: 06 SGM STi Fav Mod: I has spinnaz Location: DC metro Posts: 357 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: artsy just waxed pics Claybar ftw...Nice job!!

05-09-2007, 06:17 PM	#6
FenKa856 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi LT Fav Mod: NA to Boost Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 76 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: artsy just waxed pics any tips on using the clay bar other than NOT dropping it while in use??? i always wanted to use a clay bar but have been too intimidated. nice and clean by the way.

05-09-2007, 06:34 PM	#7
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 873 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: artsy just waxed pics gotta love the nice weather.

05-09-2007, 06:56 PM	#9
xtw1ster Senior STI Driver Posts: 319 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: artsy just waxed pics I found this. Clay bar How-To

05-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#10
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,897 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: artsy just waxed pics damn, thats a nice job :eek:

05-09-2007, 07:40 PM	#11
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,081 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: artsy just waxed pics Nice. I really like the pic that shows the bbs's.

05-09-2007, 10:41 PM	#12
kessler89 Spec C Club Car: Zohsex Fav Mod: 295 rears Location: Ohio Posts: 1,319 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: artsy just waxed pics that wax after claybaring= i've been using that wax for almost 3yrs now i think

05-09-2007, 11:05 PM	#13
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,482 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: artsy just waxed pics Why are people scared of claybar? They act like its acid or sumtin.. Jus lube the pup up and yr ready ta go!..VERY time consuming though..VERY worth it though..lol.

05-10-2007, 12:32 AM	#14
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,590 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: artsy just waxed pics looks good i have to do mine this weekend This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.