using clay bar

[jmp0126]

Hi TNers,

I'll be detailing my car tomorrow, '95 camry. I'm the 2nd owner. The first 10 yrs the car was parked in a car port;always in the shade. It has been in an enclosed garage since I bought back in Jan 05.
Is it neccesary to clay bar the sides of the car,aka doors,fenders,rear panels. I'll be doing the hood,roof,and top of trunk. Thanks for your opinion.

[Deviant]

Prob wouldn't hurt to do everything. Least in your mind you'll know that your car has been thoroughly cleaned.

[RningOnFumes]

me thinks you are supposed to abvoid the plastic pieces.

[Mike5150]

Originally Posted by jmp0126

Hi TNers,

I'll be detailing my car tomorrow, '95 camry. I'm the 2nd owner. The first 10 yrs the car was parked in a car port;always in the shade. It has been in an enclosed garage since I bought back in Jan 05.
Is it neccesary to clay bar the sides of the car,aka doors,fenders,rear panels. I'll be doing the hood,roof,and top of trunk. Thanks for your opinion.

I would definately clay every painted surface on the car. Look at it this way, you wouldn't half wash your car would ya?

[Pb]

Yeah, clay all the painted surfaces. It doesn't take that long. It will get the paint good and clean before you wax.

[dwebb99]

Clay bars are absolutely the best detailing practice/procedure that you will ever do. Just follow instructions and go after it.(Plenty info on clay baring on the internet) Your car finish will be smooth as glass!

[jhobo4]

when using the clay bar do I have to without a doubt use it in doors?

[Pb]

Why not do the whole vehicle? It only takes a few extra minutes. I guarantee that there are some contaminants on your doors if you have never clayed them before.