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Old 04-19-2008, 09:29 PM
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Default Clay bar before stripe install?

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to use a clay bar on ourthree week old Mustang before preparing to install stripes. I used a clay bar for the first time today on mynine month old F-150 that had lots of little orange spots on the silver paint after its first Michigan winter. I was amazed how smooth it made the paint feel. The Mustang, which was just washed, felt a little rough in comparison. I'm thinking that the smoothest surface possible under the stripes would be best. Any reason not to do this?
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Old 04-19-2008, 10:58 PM
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Default RE: Clay bar before stripe install?

seems like a good idea to me
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Old 04-19-2008, 11:05 PM
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Default RE: Clay bar before stripe install?

I was thinking of doing the same thing when I stripe my car since my paint feels a little rough in some areas.
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i would definately do it
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Old 04-20-2008, 01:56 AM
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Definitely do it. Be sure not to WAX prior to putting the stripes on. Clay first, apply stripes, no wax in the area if your stripes are matte finish.
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