Ok so i got some bought a Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit and then some Meguiar's tech wax. i have never clay barred my car before so do i wash it first, then clay bar, then wax? or am i missing something?

 

I've nevR done it, either, but that would seem like the logical sequence...

 

you have to wash it very thoroughly, then you clay bar it, then you apply the wax. follow the manufacturer instructions, it should all be there. i'd also advise you to talk to Detailed Image guys

 

what i do is wash it, dry it good.. then apply liquid wax the one that we use at the dealer, its pink and smells like bubble gum..

as i apply the liquid wax and at the same time the clay bar and start workin on the car, one section at a time.

 

i use the liquid wax as lube and then u can wax it again if u want. i dont always do it becasue im usually at work when i do and i dont have time. but when i do yes wax it up again.

 

I use soapy water as the lubricant... it works really well. I keep a sudsy mitt in one hand and the claybar in the other.
Also, be very very very careful not to drop the claybar. If it hits the ground, it's pretty much garbage.

If you use my method with the soapy water, just be sure and rinse off the car frequently... don't leave it covered with suds as it bakes in the sun. Ideally you can do this in the shade. Also, make sure to give the car a thorough wash after the claybar... then you're ready for a polish if it needs it (if you wanna polish by hand, by Step 1 of Mother's three step system. I actually recommend using Step 1 and 2 of the Mother's system, followed by a good synthetic wax (Step 3 uses a Carnauba wax which isn't what I like to use -- awesome shine that lasts for about 2 washes).

Be warned! Step one of the Mother's system (the polish) is kind of a pain in the ***! You are polishing the car by hand... so it is kind of a laborous job. Step 2 is easy as pie though (the 'glaze') and honestly, it makes a HUGE difference in the final results.