Hi everyone....I just had my 2 doors keyed on my 2000 Volvo....I know I can trat the doors with Klasse for a few months...but since my car was in the shop for 3 days...should I clay the thing and re-AIO/SG...The paint does not feel to rough...so Im sure very little overspray..If any at all..maybe Ill do a little touch up with SG perhaps?...They washed the car after the painting to get the dust off...terrible job may I add...Any suggestions..let me know...Thanks..lance
Should I clay after body shop work?
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Woah. I wasn't around the same time as he was, but you type very similar to... "another" member the old-timers will know. 
If the panel you're talking about has been repainted, don't wax or Klasse it for 1-3 months - ask the shop (if they even have a clue). As for claying, wash the car yourself then feel the paint for overspray or whatnot. If you think it needs claying then do it, if not then don't.
If the panel you're talking about has been repainted, don't wax or Klasse it for 1-3 months - ask the shop (if they even have a clue). As for claying, wash the car yourself then feel the paint for overspray or whatnot. If you think it needs claying then do it, if not then don't.
That is not the best idea. Lance, first of all, I am sorry to hear about your car. That stinks. I am glad that you were able to get it fixed. When my BMW was in an accident, I had to get the front quarter pannel re-painted. The first thing that I asked was whether or not I should clay and Klasse the car.
Almost everyone on the board said don't. Auto paint does need some time to cure. I would wait at least 30 days. This means no washing, no wiping, no nothing. You can do more damage than good.
Patience is the key with this situation. Don't worry about the car in the meantime. If the car gets really nasty, I would use a good shampoo, and then a very light washing (with a MF mit). I would probably do a drive dry (you know . . . when you drive around until the water is off of your car).
Show some pics if you have a chance.
Best regards.
Almost everyone on the board said don't. Auto paint does need some time to cure. I would wait at least 30 days. This means no washing, no wiping, no nothing. You can do more damage than good.
Patience is the key with this situation. Don't worry about the car in the meantime. If the car gets really nasty, I would use a good shampoo, and then a very light washing (with a MF mit). I would probably do a drive dry (you know . . . when you drive around until the water is off of your car).
Show some pics if you have a chance.
Best regards.