I just finished using the clay bar on my 2007 Coupe. It's been a couple of years since I used the clay bar and it really made a difference in the finish (always does). Didn't have time to do the whole compound/polish/wax routine on the car, but covered it up right away when I finished "claying". Weather front moving in right now and the remaining detailing will have to wait until next weekend.

Was especially surprised at the result I got along the rocker panels on the XFire. Don't think I ever clayed these before. Just used a good Cleaner/Wax product down there. Anyway, the rocker panels came out "smooth as silk" just like the rest of the car.

Used a technique I saw on the Adam's Premium Car Care Instructional DVD I got at this year's Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle. Took the clay bar & broke a piece off. Then smashed that piece flat on the windshield where I sprayed Meguiar's Quik Detailing. Then started working my way around car with that small piece. Kept folding it back into itself to work the contaminants into the center of the clay bar. Kept the clay bar fresh as I moved around the car.

And I can't say enough about using the clay bar on the windows, headlights, and taillights. All of these areas really came out "crystal clear" once I was finished.

And I found a 32-ounce bottle of Meguiar's Quik Detailing at Pep Boy's this week. Ony a couple of bucks more to get 2X the product. Glad to see Meguiar's offering this and Pep Boy's for carrying it.

Later,