View Full Version : how often do you clay YOUR daily driver?
zesty-man
05-26-2005, 12:49 AM
im just curious, how often do you guys clay your daily driver?
I clay everytime I change LSPs which entails a claying, a light polish (usually FPII) and LSP(s) about every 10-12 weeks. It is usually overkill but for me the extra 20-30 minutes is never a problem.
rabbi
05-26-2005, 02:03 AM
Twice a year. Spring and late fall.
zesty-man
05-26-2005, 02:22 AM
hmmm, for me it must be really weird or soemthing. i clayed a couple weeks ago, and i felt my car today after a QD and it was almost like sand paper. i was quite disappointed. i didnt expect it to be perfect, but at the same time i didnt think it would be this bad. i clayed again today and tried applying two different sealents in two different places to see if it would make a difference.
maybe i should do a regular wash instead of a QD to see if it makes a difference?
rabbi
05-26-2005, 03:01 AM
My car is really slick after the 5th coat of Natty`s. As of now I don`t see any reason for me to clay more often.
lucky6025
05-26-2005, 06:49 AM
thats a tricky question? first is it a dailey driver,second where is it parked
garage/outside and the area you live makes a difference.Only good answer is
put hand inside plastic sandwich bag and feel paint in several spots,if you feel
grit then clay if not skip till next time.there is no one answer to that question.
Dalton
05-26-2005, 06:51 AM
2x a year. Spring and fall. I do spot clay several times diring the year. Especially on the lowers and bumper.
bigron62
05-26-2005, 07:25 AM
as often as needed to keep my truck blingin .. its kept in the garage but it is what my work is judged by .. if my truck looks average people will assume thats the kind of work i do...
Beemerboy
05-26-2005, 10:12 AM
I agree with LUCKY where is it parked outside or in? This would make a huge difference in the amount of claying.
For me its 3 times a year thats when I remove all the product on the car then do a complete SWR, polish and wax topper, my car is garaged.
mr2man
05-26-2005, 10:13 AM
For as long as Ive been detailing....all I can say is that I do it when it needs it. lol :D
jaybs02
05-26-2005, 11:29 AM
I work within a mile and a half from an airport, and I do mine twice a year, even though I should do it a little more.
"J"
klnyc
05-26-2005, 11:31 AM
2x
zesty-man
05-26-2005, 11:37 AM
I agree with LUCKY where is it parked outside or in? This would make a huge difference in the amount of claying.
For me its 3 times a year thats when I remove all the product on the car then do a complete SWR, polish and wax topper, my car is garaged.
during the day, my car is outside becuase its parked at school. at night its at home in a garage, but my garage is an open garage (doh!) and at the bottom of a hill where all the dust collects. i drive my car around 30-40 miles daily. still, i think claying every two weeks is a bit much huh? ive also noticed that only my hood and roof and trunk need claying, the sides are very slick. any suggestions? should i go 3 coats of sealent instead of 2?
TrueDetailer
05-26-2005, 01:16 PM
For as long as Ive been detailing....all I can say is that I do it when it needs it. lol :D
same goes for me
Anthony A
05-26-2005, 01:27 PM
I spot clay almost every wash.