I finally broke down and bought a Clay Bar kit. First I hand washed the Crossfire, then clay barred it, then waxed it. Then it rained. Now, this morning, my right shoulder blade hurts, the thumb on my right hand is killing me and I have a hang over. The birds got me again too. Oh well. It did look great for a while.

 

Don't feel bad. I've washed and waxed mine on a perfectly clear day with 0% chance of precip in the forcast and about the time you get done, a storm rolls in from outta nowhere. Happened to me yesterday actually. LOL

 

You can clean it up pretty easily with the Ultimate Detailer!

 

I can relate. To all 3 symptoms.

 

But your sore shoulder, arm, and hand had nothing to do with polishing.....

....the Crossfire

Could not help it.

 

Just clayed mine the other day, and I'll tell you what, waxing without clay-barring would be a total waste of time. A good rub with the clay, and the waxing part is s jif.

 

I bought the white clay-bar. it was scary to see the stuff it pulled off the Aero Blue. Sort of reminded me of those Biore nose strips. I hope it was at least fun to see the rain bead off the car!

 

Kris - Sounds like you need a garage.

 

Detailing your car is akin to chalk art on the sidewalk - enjoy it while it lasts! While I do like looking at the results of my labor, half the enjoyment comes from the detailing process itself.

 

Exactly right. If a car is in desperate need of claying and all you do instead is wax, the wax application and removal will be a pain and the wax won't last anywhere near as long.

Why? Because nobody I know of has ever designed a wax for use on dirt. Wax is designed to be used on paint.

 

No, it was from laying on my right side, drinking good Scots Whiskey AFTER polishing the Crossfire.

My wife stepped on my thumb.

Dammit!