Clay or Deep Crystal System

[edwincito]

I have a question maybe someone could tell me what is better to do: claying or having the 3 step Deep Crystal System, I mean the results are close? or anyone is a better choice? and how long these will last? (in fact these are three questions) thanks for your opinions!

[Murr1525]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

You have to do both for a full detail:

1 .Wash
2. Clay
3. Clean
4. Polish
5. Wax - 2 thin coats

[edwincito]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

You have to do both for a full detail:

1 .Wash
2. Clay
3. Clean
4. Polish
5. Wax - 2 thin coats

Thanks Murr1525, I was missing the proper order, I mean wasn´t sure about to clay or clean.

[rebelde33]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

You should do both but always clay first.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

Keep in mind what each process does:

• Washing - removes loose dirt
• Claying - removes bonded surface contaminants like tree sap, rail dust, industrial fallout, overspray etc
• Paint cleaning (whether a chemical cleaner or an abrasive cleaner) - removes below surface defects like swirl marks, light etching, dirt in paint, etc
• Polish (in this context usually a pure polish) - adds beauty and depth to the paint
• Wax - a sacrificial barrier offering a level of protection to the paint

Evaluating the finish will tell you when it's time to clay, clean, polish and wax. Sometimes you only need to wax, sometimes just a paint clean and wax, etc. You don't always need to do all steps. It all depends on what the car has been exposed to and how it's been maintained.

[mis3]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

I am lazy. I just do the full detail maybe 3 times a year, before and after winter and once in summer.

Since my car is silver, it's not that difficult to maintain. Furthermore, the paint on my car is in good condition. I wash often and wax about once a month.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

Too me claying is a very important step. If the bonded contaminates are not removed from the surface. You run the risk of your cleaner wax lifting the particles and scratching your finish. Preperation is the key to a great looking car. Do not skip this step. imho.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

Too me claying is a very important step. If the bonded contaminates are not removed from the surface. You run the risk of your cleaner wax lifting the particles and scratching your finish. Preperation is the key to a great looking car. Do not skip this step. imho.

I have to agree.claying is so important.i use the 3 step process,and before i started using clay,the cleaner removed a lot of stuff,but the clay removes it completely.then i follow with the rest.

I consider claying a 'preparation process' as with any other task.The only difference is that claying is quick and fun!

[DarkBlue]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

Claying is a fun process, why skip it ?

After claying, the surface is so smooth, you'll hope that claying the 2nd time make it even better...

[foilr]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

Keep in mind what each process does:

• Washing - removes loose dirt
• Claying - removes bonded surface contaminants like tree sap, rail dust, industrial fallout, overspray etc
• Paint cleaning (whether a chemical cleaner or an abrasive cleaner) - removes below surface defects like swirl marks, light etching, dirt in paint, etc
• Polish (in this context usually a pure polish) - adds beauty and depth to the paint
• Wax - a sacrificial barrier offering a level of protection to the paint

Mike,
That is a very good synopsis.

I'm saving that jewel local; mind if I quote it in the future? I'm sure it has all been stated before, but that is a nice, concise listing with explanations that I want to keep.

Cheers!

[02zx9r]

Re: Clay or Deep Crystal System

I am a big believer in claying now that I have done it a few times. Really makes a huge difference