PSYH

I've been told that clay barring your car won't actually strip the sealant/wax... and I've been told that it definitely will.

So which is it?

solopresident

it will

weave

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+1 for sure it will

vINCe_Inc

so does that mean that i would not need to use a pre-wax detergent to strip off the sealant / wax before claying ?
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i want to clay, and then re-apply my sealant as i have a lot of rail dust underneath the sealant applied by the dealership.
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whats your suggestion.

jay.diem

dawn is cheap... i wash with it before I clay ... just to make sure I remove all traces of the wax/sealant

Deviant

Yes. Claying your car will remove all sealant and wax in addition to the fallout that is present on your paint.

You won't need to use a pre wax detergent. Just wash normally then clay. Though if you want to then go ahead

TomG37

Clay will remove the wax and sealant like others said.

I got my car home from the dealer, clayed it, applies sealant, and waxed it twice, paint was in much better condition after that.

Blackjack

iTrader: (3)

In most cases, clay will "scrub off" wax protection. Some paint sealants are hard enough to withstand being cleaned with clay, but most are not.