Does claying also remove the wax?

[berry79]

Just wondering if everytime you clay your vehicle if it needs to be rewaxed, or is it safe to use between waxes?

[humanoid]

Well, claying removes surface contaminants so I assume it will remove the wax.

[berry79]

yeah, thats what I figured. I guess I 'll just have to wax more often.

[desentrix]

Once a year, I tend to use a cleaner wax, followed with clay using a polish. This way you can wipe off the residue and follow it with carnuba.

There's no need to go overboard with clay except in choice spots to remove tar/bugs.

[Pb]

Yeah, clay can remove some of the wax. I just clay once or twice a year, and then give it a polish, and wax. The seriousness of your polishing job depends on the condition of the paint. If you take care of your paint then a light polish should do the job.

[berry79]

Yeah, I was curious because I use it often to get tree sap of my wifes car. She seems to get it on there from her work. It seems to work the best of anything I have found. I use it about once every two weeks when I wash it.

[exceldetail]

I dont think it "removes'' it but it does compromise protection........