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    this car I am getting has already been done with the
    AutoGylm Lifeshine protection stuff:(

    looking at the aftercare kit here

    http://www.professional-car-valeting...lifeshine.aspx

    looks like just normal polish and stuff

    so I should still be able to use my normal polish. yes?

    what about clay bar.?
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    The King Of Shine ianking's Avatar
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    AG Lifeshine is better than superguard anyway. I used them both when I worked at the garage.

    You could clay bar the car when you get it and that will strip most of it off. That way you can start a fresh with your own stuff.

    I hope the garage are not charging you for it considering you didnt want it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ianking View Post
    AG Lifeshine is better than superguard anyway. I used them both when I worked at the garage.

    You could clay bar the car when you get it and that will strip most of it off. That way you can start a fresh with your own stuff.

    I hope the garage are not charging you for it considering you didnt want it.

    nope they are not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ianking View Post

    You could clay bar the car when you get it and that will strip most of it off. That way you can start a fresh with your own stuff.
    Will it? I thought a claybar only picked off wee bonded on bits like tar, tree sap, brake dust etc.

    A polish though will probably remove it over time.

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    It depends how aggressive the clay bar is. You can get very light abrasive bars which can be used regulary and may not strip wax / sealent but if you go for aggressive it probibly will remove sealant and inflict a lot of marring to the paint.
    Thats the way i understand it anyway
    Jim

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    Wul
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    oops - just noticed this thread! Well - Megs clay bar can marr paint if you are too enthusiastic with it so I would say it will remove the majority of the sealant Fiona.

    You'll be ok with normal wax over lifeshine - but anything with cleaning properties is likely to remove some of the sealant - but only after a good few applications I reckon.

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