just finished using prima swirl,epic then amino.after i finished i noticed that the paint still feels rough.so just ordered prima glide and i'm gonna clay the car.just wondering if washing it with hydro is good enough before i clay or should i get a wax remover?

 

I'm not familiar with wax removers - I just use Dawn when I'm ready to strip off any residual wax and want to prep things for a new coat. Whichever way you go, you will want to get whatever wax is on the car off before you start claying.

 

As said Dawn is fine for washing if you plan a full detail.

I have not used Glide, I'm sure it is good, but you can use just about any soapy water for clay. I get a cheep quick detailer and just make sure I use enough so the clay does not drag. You can even just use most car wash soaps with water to lube the clay (same ratio of soap and water as you use to wash the car).

Just to check order you want to do:
Wash
Clay - Check with a plastic bag on your hand to check for smooth paint. This is more accurate than just your hand.
Swirl (if needed)
Amigo (above you have Amigo last)
Epic

 

thanks for the info i will be doing a full detail so i will try the dawn. gonna do the claying tomorrow and re wax cheers.

 

I use dawn too. I don't go crazy with it. What I usually do is a quick wash with my regular car wash depending how dirty the car is. Then the wash with dawn. I usually use a cap full in a bucket of water. Dry real well and they clay. After that I wash with a mix of isopropyl alcohol in the water to remove any residue from claying. I then being my detail process. Swirl, amigo (on the dark roof), epic. After the next wash I usually put 2 coats of banana gloss on it (my preference) and then hydro on every wash after that.

 

thats great thanks for your help!!! i just finished detailing my car the other day.man claying your paint made a huge difference. car looks great but i think its time to get a machine polisher.i did it all by hand and it looks great but think i would get better results with a machine.....and way easier haha