Used car. Hasn't been polished in years

[ScottinSSMD]

96 Probe GT. Ready to have at it this weekend. Paint looks decent. The previous owner had it for 2 years and said he only washed it. Appears to not have been polished in ages.

Will claybar be sufficient to cut through to the paint/clearcoat, if it has any?

[dope92cc]

Re: Used car. Hasn't been polished in years

welcome to MOL
This should be in be in detailing 101. I'm suprised it hasn't been moved yet.

study the 5 steps. It's long but it's worth the read.
learn it. know it. live it.

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Used car. Hasn't been polished in years

96 Probe GT. Ready to have at it this weekend. Paint looks decent. The previous owner had it for 2 years and said he only washed it. Appears to not have been polished in ages.

Will claybar be sufficient to cut through to the paint/clearcoat, if it has any?

Ford had pretty nice paint in 96, a good washing with a water based GP degrease mixed at 10 : 1 would make claying a bit easier. checking the paint with a mil gage would help you see where you are at if you have access to one.

[Murr1525]

Re: Used car. Hasn't been polished in years

To keep it simple, and still get a full detail, you can do this:

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. ColorX
4. Wax - Nxt 2.0