Wash after claying? Overkill?

[pico]

Do you have to wash after you clay the car? Is this overkill?

 

[LouisanaJeeper]

rinse with water and towel dry

 

[RJJ]

I wash with a strong mixture to remove the qd or any clay itself , not taking any chances.

 

[imported_dpeezy415]

I wondered the same thing when I clayed our family van the other day. It had NEVER been clayed.



I wouldn't say it is absolutely necessary, but if you're going to polish the car afterwards and use further abrasive techniques, washing twice might not be a bad idea.

 

[az57chevy]

Washing after claying ensures that any residue left is washed away. After all that work why not another wash before you go to the next steps?

 

[xnevergiveinx]

i wash, then clay while theres soap still on the car, then lightly wash it again. comes out great

 

[MongooseGA]

Just give it another wipe down with the QD to remove the lube residue and any clay residue. Washing again is kind of a waste of time and product, IMO. Just don't let the lube dry on the paint and there shouldn't be any problems.