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  1. 22nd March 2015, 04:15 PM #1
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    is it really necessary to clay the entire car if i am going to polish it ? my arm is still fubar from yesterday
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  2. 22nd March 2015, 06:04 PM #2
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    Yes if you want the best results

    Invest in a clay mit you can do the car in 1/4 of the time and a lot less hassle
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    Always recommend claying to get the best results
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  4. 22nd March 2015, 06:18 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by MINI William View Post
    Always recommend flaying to get the best results
    Flaying what's that
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  5. 22nd March 2015, 06:24 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by MINI William View Post
    Always recommend flaying to get the best results
    Eh!


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    Quote Originally Posted by stoney View Post
    Flaying what's that
    Autocorrect
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    I'm not too keen on flaying so I just hit mine with a big stick instead.


    ...enjoy the journey.
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    cheers ill keep doing both then

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    Quote Originally Posted by stoney View Post
    Yes if you want the best results

    Invest in a clay mit you can do the car in 1/4 of the time and a lot less hassle
    i did that as well ;-)
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  9. 22nd March 2015, 11:34 PM #9
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    Think this has been answered then .. You only need to clay every year though or when the paint starts to feel rough again. Just mind though it's a light pressure on it and you can tell if the paint needs done by putting a thin plastic bag over your hand and rubbing it over the paint. You'll feel it better doing it that way. :)
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  10. 23rd March 2015, 07:57 AM #10
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    Bag & flay it is then ........... sheesht, all this terminology


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