Weekend Detailing PLan - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Adam · 06-09-2005, 06:29 PM

I think just claying the front fascia/fenders is a good idea to save yourself some time. It seems that the front end comes into contact with the majority of crap that sticks to the paint even after a wash(bugs). Maybe I'm way off but it seems that claying the whole car is alot of work for not much in return. I just picked up some clay so I will find out this weekend if all this clay hype is true. BTW I use Zaino too and I really like that stuff.

Lux · 06-09-2005, 06:49 PM

If you're gonna waste all of that time putting on Zaino, then clay the whole car. Don't skimp!

Post pics when you're done.

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Adam · 06-09-2005, 07:08 PM

Yeah, I'm getting the car ready tomorrow for this weekend. It's Porsche Fest time almost baby! I will get pics.

Brucelee · 06-09-2005, 07:37 PM

I have never used Zaino but it seems like a TON of work.

My process.

Clay the whole car
No need to wash again, as detailer spray will clean sufficiently.
Klasse All In One
Klasse Sealant.

Go to the Beach!

Adam · 06-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brucelee

I have never used Zaino but it seems like a TON of work.

hahaha

I know, I aready spend 2-3hours doing the whole car and now I have this clay thing to add on top of it all.

Perfectlap · 06-09-2005, 08:56 PM

very true BruceLee,
that's what hooked me on the Klasse, very quick results and virtually zero residue to clean up.
Generally I find that all the different detailing products i've used provide results that are fairly similar, 'within 3%' so to speak. The key (for me) is which will be the most time efficient. I also find that the Klasse treatment lasts a really long time. (as does the NXT on my wheels and 1Z on my tires).

If there is one thing I hate, its spending hours to clean on Saturday and then quickly making a mess of it on a Sunday. I'll let you guess which is more fun.

p.s. don't forget to clay your wheels!

99-Boxster-MK · 06-10-2005, 03:47 AM

Didn't think of claying the wheels.. Will do that

Mike

slogans7 · 06-10-2005, 05:19 PM

Claying the rear may be a prudent use of time. From what I understand, a lot of pollutants from your exhaust may have affected the finish on the rear of the car. Maybe the guys at Autopia can offer a more informated opinion.

Adam · 06-11-2005, 05:57 PM

I tried the clay on the front section and wasn't impressed. I couldn't tell a difference and it picked up very few foreign objects/contaminates. The surface didn't seem any smoother for me. Maybe it's more of a placebo type thing. Maybe my car just isn't dirty enough...I don't know.