to wash my car after claying or not...that is the question

[Stangmike]

so, it doesn`t say anywhere in the instructions to wash the car after you clay it, but reading on here i`ve seen in more then one place to wash the car a second time after claying the car.



So my question is should i wash the car after the clay, or go straight to my DCS system, and finish up?

[White95Max]

If you`re going to polish afterwards, it`s not necessary. Some people see leftover residue after claying and prefer to wash that off before proceeding. It`s all a matter of preference.

[jvriii1942]

I agree it`s preference. Usually I wipe as I go (no need to chamois) then polish. If it is hot and the lube dries fast QD and a MF does the trick. When I`m feeling extra picky a second wash may occur.



example: wash don`t dry, clay and wipe one panel at a time, polish...

[VroomVroom]

I keep the hose close by and rinse each section after claying. Seems to do the trick without needing a re-wash.

[sumptimwong]

Since I work under the sun, I just wash the car, dry it completely, and then clay a small section at a time. I use QD and a few Vroom MF towels, works well for me.

[D Tailor]

I polish right over everything. No wiping, no rinsing, just polishing. Saves me time and always leave the paint squeaky clean with no marring.

[imported_Surfer]

I just give it a quick Iso Alcohol rubdown, get`s off what little residue may be one there and gives a little more cleaning prep for polishing. We have a couple trucks, I`m not going to wash, clay, then wash again lol.