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05-16-2006, 06:31 PM
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Gasnpass
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California Blade..
I use the blade BUT ONLY after a wash were the water is beaded on the car and I am certain no sand/grit is in the mix. As a matter of course, I never use the blade on a surface where gravity will naturally drain the rinse water.. doors/fenders/rear-front facia as those surfaces are more likely to have some residual grit anyway if that's possible after a wash..
So far, I can't atribute any damage to the finish being the result of the blade.. it makes the dry job so much quicker and with less towels..
HB
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05-16-2006, 06:43 PM
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I won't use one. Two bucket wash and microfiber(waffleweave)for me .......Tom
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Cor·vette : [ kôr-vt ]n. 1. A fast, lightly armed warship, smaller than a destroyer, often armed for antisubmarine operations.
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05-16-2006, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Largo, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDS Z16
I use the blade BUT ONLY after a wash were the water is beaded on the car and I am certain no sand/grit is in the mix. As a matter of course, I never use the blade on a surface where gravity will naturally drain the rinse water.. doors/fenders/rear-front facia as those surfaces are more likely to have some residual grit anyway if that's possible after a wash..
So far, I can't atribute any damage to the finish being the result of the blade.. it makes the dry job so much quicker and with less towels..
HB
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Have you ever clayed your car before? Because if you haven't, you would be surprised how much grit is actually in the paint.
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05-16-2006, 09:48 PM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Crawfordville, FL
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Name : Rich Zuchowski
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Speaking of claying, how often do you guys do this? I clayed mine when I first got it, which was around 7 months ago. Made a world of difference in how the paint surface felt to the touch.
BTW, it also does wonders for cleaning the glass as well.
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05-17-2006, 12:42 AM
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So far, the schedule is to clay about every six months or PRN, whichever comes first. I spend quite a bit of time detailing and participate in detailing forums. The prep work before polishing and waxing is the most important part of a detail. Clay makes all the difference............. ............Tom
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Cor·vette : [ kôr-vt ]n. 1. A fast, lightly armed warship, smaller than a destroyer, often armed for antisubmarine operations.
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05-17-2006, 01:33 AM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
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Location: Crawfordville, FL
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Originally Posted by exile
So far, the schedule is to clay about every six months or PRN, whichever comes first. I spend quite a bit of time detailing and participate in detailing forums. The prep work before polishing and waxing is the most important part of a detail. Clay makes all the difference............. ............Tom
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Aw man... You're going to actually make me ask what "PRN" stands for, aren't you? And then I'm going to kick myself at the obvious answer...
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05-17-2006, 02:06 AM
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PRN Pro Re Nata (Latin: for the existing occasion; as matters are; as needed)
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Cor·vette : [ kôr-vt ]n. 1. A fast, lightly armed warship, smaller than a destroyer, often armed for antisubmarine operations.
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05-17-2006, 03:08 AM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Crawfordville, FL
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LOL!! I was guessing " Preparing for Race Night" or something along that line.
Haven't had Latin since high school so not a chance I would have figured out that one.......
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05-17-2006, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member
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I clayed mine for a show in March. I haven't really noticed much grit after washing it so far. I'll probably do it again in the next two months.
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05-17-2006, 05:29 PM
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This place cracks me up
Join Date: May 2006
Location: CorvetteForum Mod
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Mine gets clayed 2 times a year...its amazing how much better it feels afterwards
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