basic detailing

[MONMIX]

here is where I stand different
I wash the vehicle completely with Dawn to remove all the old goo. In this process dawn is fine but other wise I would never use it. Rinse completely, then one pannel at a time using a fresh bucket of soapy water I get each pannel soapy and then clay bar. ( as opposed to using some sort of mist. )
I have foud using soapy water lubricates the clay bar better, and leaves less streaks.

The end result is a smooth as glass finish hence being considerabaly more reflective.

 

[dannyb420]

Thanks to everyone for the ideas.

I was going to use the maguirs scratch x to remove the small scratches left on the front of my hood left from my bug guard I removed. If that does not remove them what would my next step be

 

[htjunkie]

Wow

Used the claybar on my truck last night. I always thought that my paint was in really good shape, but after using this thing...the results were pretty impressive! I recommend doing this to everyone. Thanks again guys.