Clayed the Ridgeline today

[Tcape]

I would never have thought a brand new vehicle would need the paint clay treatment, but after suggestions from TMac and others, I decided to clay my RL today. It's only 2 months old, but I could sure tell the difference after I used the clay. Now the paint is silky smooth. After claying, I put on a good coat of Black Magic Wet Shine, and the RL looks the best it's looked since I've owned it. Love how that Formal Black shines! Pics enclosed.
Tom

[VoicesInMyHead]

Dang! Nice! Nothin' much better than a Sparklin' Black Ridge!

[RustyH]

I've never "clayblocked" a paint job before. Any hints, suggestions, warnings. Your truck looks fantastic. I agree Voices, Nothin' much better than a Sparklin' Black Ridge!

[Chris C]

I've never heard of the process, but man that's a nice looking shine for sure!

[Pizza Man]

Excellent, Tom. I love the look of a beautiful, shiny, black truck. You did a great job.

[5S Dude]

Originally Posted by Tcape

I would never have thought a brand new vehicle would need the paint clay treatment, but after suggestions from TMac and others, I decided to clay my RL today. It's only 2 months old, but I could sure tell the difference after I used the clay. Now the paint is silky smooth. After claying, I put on a good coat of Black Magic Wet Shine, and the RL looks the best it's looked since I've owned it. Love how that Formal Black shines! Pics enclosed.
Tom

Dawg Gone Ya Tcape!! Now I know what I've gotta do this Sunday before the long tow into Arizona! You're hard work has really paid off very nicely.

[breakfastchef]

Detailing clay bars produce professional quality results and grab many of the contaminents that get embedded in the clear coat. I have tried the Turtle Wax Liquid Clay goop and it was really awful. Clay, the real thing, works best. Clay may be available at some of the larger auto stores, but definitely is available from a number of online website. I clay my vehicles about twice per year. I tend to skip using the clay bar lube and just use the wash water.

[shovelhd]

Holy smokes, that looks fantastic!!!!!!

[Wpgman]

Nice! Can't wait to try it myself.

[arteegee]

Originally Posted by Chris C

I've never heard of the process, but man that's a nice looking shine for sure!

Wonder what else you've missed...is that a mullet?