Removing Overspray with Clay on Black paint???

[bassman]

Hello,

I just purchased a '97 Grand AM GT, Black on black and loaded. I ha fairly new to these forums and thank everyone for all their help, my cars thank you:xyxthumbs

I noticed first my windshield with all these sand like chips, looked into this further and all over mainly the front of the car. I have gone for two quotes at detailers for professional, my main questions are:

~ I was told that claying on black paint creates swirls, etc., advise was a 6-7 stage cut polish and build it back or clay and polish/wax...I have clayed before on my red Fiero and loved the results.

I can do most of the work all by hand, clay and polish and see if I have to spend $200-$600 bucks.

~ For the glass, can either use a razor, steel wool, then clay to smooth out?, am I on the right track?.

~ And for the trim, suggestions?.

Thanks:D ...:wall: :wall:

[sneek]

if your working by hand theres no way you will spend $600

try claying first it should do the trick but if it doesn't try DC1 with a terry applicator
and if that still doesnt work then try ScratchX

and after DC1 or ScratchX remember to polish and wax
polish: use M07 or DC2
wax Gold Class, NXT, M20
all these products should be avalable at Canadian Tire

"I was told that claying on black paint creates swirls, " i am sure that that is not true for the consumer clay

you can also try claying the glass after claying the paint
hope this helps

[bassman]

Thanks for the suggestions.

What is the difference in the clay's, there is Smooth Surface or Quick Detailer clays on Meguiar's online e-store. I can only by locally through Canadian Tire or Lardco the Detail clay/spray package, would it make a difference?.

[bassman]

I tried to look up a few of the products, could you please clarify:

DCI: Is this Deep Crystal?
MO7?
DC2: Deep Crystal Polish?

For wax I already use NXT, I have skipped a step in the past without polish and straight to wax, is this wrong?...seems so

[sneek]

the quik clay only has a bottle of quik detailer and a clay bar

the new smooth surface kit has a bottle of quik detailer, SS m/f, 2 clay bars ( the same size as the quik clay kit when added together) and a sample of A12 (cleaner wax)

you can not yet get the smooth surface it in Canada unless you order online.

DC1: Is Deep Crystal paint cleaner
M07 show car glaze
DC2: Deep Crystal Polish
Meguiars Online Acronyms - With Product Links (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1293)

[KBzPTGT]

I am in the process of removing over spray from my whole car also. I am using clay for the painted surfaces, and using NEVER DULL for the painted wheels and glass. It's working pretty good so far. It seems to be a little more aggressive than the Muthas clay I have.

[bassman]

Never Dull on glass?...would not have considered that