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themightytimmah · 03-13-08, 10:53

They *could* be ABC washing the cars, negating the need for clay. I wouldn't bet on it it though.

Most shops don't clay, it doesn't make sense for them timewise. If you are going to polish with a heavy compound, claying is pretty much a take it or leave it (n.b. I always clay, cause I'm picky and it pads the hours, but it's not 100% necessary). I

f you are just going to gloss up with a finishing polish, claying is a must. These clowns probably go wash -> wool polish pad and 1500 grit leveler -> Collinite. Looks good to people that don't "see" swirls, but it looks like hell to a trained eye.

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themightytimmah South Florida Style themightytimmah is offline Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boca Raton (FAU) Posts: 3,298	Re: Detailing Chops They could be ABC washing the cars, negating the need for clay. I wouldn't bet on it it though. Most shops don't clay, it doesn't make sense for them timewise. If you are going to polish with a heavy compound, claying is pretty much a take it or leave it (n.b. I always clay, cause I'm picky and it pads the hours, but it's not 100% necessary). I f you are just going to gloss up with a finishing polish, claying is a must. These clowns probably go wash -> wool polish pad and 1500 grit leveler -> Collinite. Looks good to people that don't "see" swirls, but it looks like hell to a trained eye. __________________ Once you buff black, you never go back