Winter Prep Question for you all

[Bill D]

Remember to do the baggie test to determine if you need to clay. If it passes, no need to clay. Sometimes you can get away a long time without needing to clay. It's not a mandatory thing by any means.

[Chevyguy95]

If you just clayed six months ago and the car hasn't seen much road time, then I'd say "no" to claying it again. My experience is a well protected car which has been kept clear really only needs to be clayed annually. Also, I only clay when I'm going to polish since there is always a opportunity for the clay to create some marring. After winter is done, you'll want/need to clay. Save that for the Spring.

That's what I was thinking as well. I may check the condition of the paint with the ziploc bag test, however, I find it redundant to clay now and clay later. However, I'll check it anyway, and if it needs to be clayed, that is fine, but I just will save polishing for the spring. no point in doing twice. Do you have any recommendations for great decon spray and soap? thanks for your input thus far

[Bill D]

I've gotten away without claying for a long time with doing a Valugard ABC three step wash. It sure saves having to polish and wear away your clear.

[Chevyguy95]

I've gotten away without claying for a long time with doing a Valugard ABC three step wash. It sure saves having to polish and wear away your clear.

Bill, I will definitely perform the baggie test to check. Where can I find info on the Valugard process? I googled it and watched a video. If I'm looking into a decon spray/soap, what do you recommend? Carpro ironx soap and spray?

[PA DETAILER]

PA winters can be brutal. I have several coats of TWHS Spray coating on. Including the wheels. After each wash i boost that with their WET WAX. Been using this combo for some time with stellar results. I will do hand washes till the temps dip and can't do them anymore. Then when the temps moderate i will do a wash. Can't do much more in the winter. I will watch for sales and do my big spring order over the winter. This way i am ready to go when the nice weather hits.

[Bill D]

Bill, I will definitely perform the baggie test to check. Where can I find info on the Valugard process? I googled it and watched a video. If I'm looking into a decon spray/soap, what do you recommend? Carpro ironx soap and spray?

My understanding is there would be no need for a product like Iron X if you're doing an ABC wash because step A and B would be doing the same job as it. I have the gallons of A, B,and C and they last a long time especially if you're only using them on one vehicle once a year.