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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Polishing the Ex

In the process of polishing the Ex. I did the clay bar to the hood and front fender. What a difference. I used the Zaino polish and it looks great. I started with my 06 Jeep Liberty. I clayed and polished that today. I figured I would try the small car first. The Ex is HUGE compared to the Jeep.

I did find that you need very little of the Zaino on the applicator. Not like waxing. It's like glass now. I only have 3/4 of the Ex to do. Should be done by 2009. :-)

I recommend doing the clay bar. It really makes a difference.

I'l try to get some pics when I'm done.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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I'll bring my X over so you can do it next. Mine is an '04 so it won't take as long. hehehehe

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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by katiesdad7
In the process of polishing the Ex. I did the clay bar to the hood and front fender. What a difference. I used the Zaino polish and it looks great. I started with my 06 Jeep Liberty. I clayed and polished that today. I figured I would try the small car first. The Ex is HUGE compared to the Jeep.

I did find that you need very little of the Zaino on the applicator. Not like waxing. It's like glass now. I only have 3/4 of the Ex to do. Should be done by 2009. :-)

I recommend doing the clay bar. It really makes a difference.

I'l try to get some pics when I'm done.
What is a clay bar? Thanks I really need to polish, the pollen has destroyed the shine
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Clay bar is awesome.

To answer the question above, it's literally a small bar of clay that's used to pull up stuck on contaminants. If your paint doesn't feel as smooth as glass, you need to clay it.

Click here for a how to: YouTube - How to Clay Bar
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Thanks alot H1449-6, I really appreciate it, rep points left for u!!!
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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I just clay bar'd my Excursion...took three days.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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I just tried the turtle wax ice liquid clay, it worked really well, very easy to do and didn't take nearly as long. Smooth as glass now.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by builtfordtough13
I just tried the turtle wax ice liquid clay, it worked really well, very easy to do and didn't take nearly as long. Smooth as glass now.
I like less time , thanks!!!
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by katiesdad7
The Ex is HUGE compared to the Jeep.
OK, Sherlock Holmes!!! We have no choice but to take your word for it!
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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OK, Sherlock Holmes!!! We have no choice but to take your word for it!
I was always told that I have a keen sense of the obvious. :-)
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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No takers on doing my X for me? Mannnnn, where's the brotherhood?

The clay bar works great but what a pain in the **** to do!!
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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The secret is to hit the bar while doing the clay bar. Makes it seem easier but the finished product may be lacking.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Love the clay bar ! Takes the rail dust right off. I just did mine last week end. Took all day to wash,clay bar and two coats of wax. I have sold my 78 F-150,so it's finally going in the garage : ) .
 
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Originally Posted by armydude
No takers on doing my X for me? Mannnnn, where's the brotherhood?
Okay...I'll help you out. Just send it over...
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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I ended up using a polisher and got rid of 90 percent plus of the scratches in the clear coat out, before I waxed it up nice. Now I can add my own scratches.
 
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