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What does claying a car do?

Chad Zani
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Chad Zani is an Auto Detailing Expert based in Los Angeles, California. He is the Director of Franchising at Detail Garage, an automotive detailing company with locations around the U.S. and Sweden. He and his team are auto detailing experts that offer detailing and car care services.

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Claying a vehicle gets rid of the small contaminants in the clear coat that didn't come off from washing it. You can find a clay kit at a local automotive store. Once you have the clay, all you have to do is gently apply it to the surface of your vehicle and then polish as you normally would.

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How often should I polish my car?

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You can polish it as often as you would like.

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Should I polish the car, use rubbing compound, and then wax it?

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Do not use rubbing compound on your car; it will destroy the finish. That's not the purpose of rubbing compound.

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Is it necessary to polish the car before waxing or can a vehicle be waxed directly after washing and drying it?

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Polishing should be done before waxing as it can greatly enhance the waxing experience and make your car’s paintwork shine.

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