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How to Prep Your Car for Paint Correction | Beginner’s Guide to Decon, Wash & Clay Bar

Every great paint correction starts long before the polisher ever touches the paint. In this video, I show you exactly how to properly prep your car for paint correction — including a professional-level wash, chemical decontamination, and claying process you can do at home. Whether your goal is a weekend detail or a full correction and ceramic coating, these steps are critical to achieve flawless results and avoid swirl marks or paint marring later on. 👇 Watch next: Paint Correction for Beginners | Step-by-Step Guide to Polishing Like a Pro    • Paint Correction for Beginners | Step-by-S...   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro – Why prep matters before paint correction 00:48 Why wash with detergent 01:20 Foam pre-wash 02:30 Contact wash method 03:54 Clay pad/towel process 05:23 Iron decontamination spray 07:09 How do you know if the iron remover is working? 07:44 Removing sap and tar bits safely (and when to stop!) 09:16 When to ask a professional for advice, and artillery fungus 🧰 Products & Tools I Used in this Video -Optimum Power Clean Concentrate (I dilute it 10:1): https://amzn.to/3JowmUX -Speedy Prep clay pad: https://amzn.to/48Qch4a -Speedy Prep Clay Towel: https://amzn.to/43Gw96j (I strongly suggest using the gray "fine grade" towel because the blue is very aggressive and can cause extreme marring that is difficult for beginners to remove) -Griot's BOSS Foam Cannon: https://amzn.to/42YFUMW -Optimum Decon Foam: https://amzn.to/4o9Ovor -Microfiber Wash Mitt to prevent scratching: https://amzn.to/47tFzmW -Grit Guard that allows wash sediment to settle to bottom of bucket: https://amzn.to/43AsS8D -ONR Optimum No Rinse for clay lube: https://amzn.to/47ps9Iv -Ferrex Iron Remover: https://amzn.to/3L7R1Ny 💡 Pro Tip: Even the best polish or ceramic coating won’t bond properly without a clean, contaminant-free surface. Take your time with prep — it’s 70% of a great finish. 🧠 Subscribe for more DIY detailing lessons, tools reviews, and real-world pro tips from the Skills My Dad Taught Me channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!