Clay Bar or Ultimate Wax System?

[SmokinChevy2000]

I just recently purchased a used 2000 Chevrolet S10 in near-perfect condition. Just a few paint nicks and scratches from stones (the truck was out in the country). My plan is to strip the old wax, apply my touch-up paint, use step 2 (sealer and glaze in the ultimate wax system), then use the pure carnanuba wax to add the final shine and protection. My question is: does the clay bar work better than step 1 in the Ultimate Wax system? I have heard so many things about the clay bar and how good it is and the same goes for step 1. Which one is better?

SmokinChevy2000

[Forrest T.]

How were you planning on stripping the old wax? Pre-Wax Cleaner would do that, along with helping to improve the appearance of the paint.

Clay and Pre-Wax Cleaner are actually 2 different types of products - clay removes contaminants bonded to the paint surface (all those bumps you feel when you run your fingertips lightly over the surface) while Pre-Wax Cleaner helps to remove light oxidation, and minor marring of the paint surface.

In your case, I believe both clay and Pre-Wax Cleaner are called for.

[SmokinChevy2000]

[QUOTE=Forrest T.]How were you planning on stripping the old wax? QUOTE]

I was planning on using the Pre-Wax Cleaner to remove the old wax. I was just unsure as to whether the Pre-Wax cleaner did the same job as the Clay Bar. Since now that you've told me that the clay bar and the cleaner are two different things, I think I'll do them both (as well as the last two steps in the wax system). What should I do first, the clay bar or the Pre-Wax cleaner?

[Craig B.]

Clay first...then the Pre Wax Cleaner....then the Sealer and Glaze, then the Pure Carnauba Wax....then you stand back and admire what you have done.....

[SmokinChevy2000]

Originally Posted by SmokinChevy2000

Just a few paint nicks and scratches from stones (the truck was out in the country). My plan is to strip the old wax, apply my touch-up paint,

Where should I apply my touch-up paint? Before the Pre-Wax Cleaner or after? As you might be able to tell this is my first time working with Mothers Products Waxes and Wax Products. I have been working with most all of your other products and have gotten exceptional results. Keep up the good work guys!

[Forrest T.]

I'd wash, then clay. Prep the area with alcohol and then apply the touch up paint.

After a suitable period for the paint to dry, use the Paint Chip Repair product.

Then, go through your Ultimate Wax system steps.