Got my first clay kit today.Anything special I should know before I start the process?

Nope

Use lots of lube!

Guess I,ll do it tomorrow after work.Hopefully this will get rid of the tree sap.

White clay is easier to work with as you can see when to get a new piece.

White clay is easier to work with as you can see when to get a new piece.
Its white!

Wash your car before clay barring it...
Make sure you use plenty of the spray.
If you run out...
Make your own...I think it's 1 OZ or car wash soap per 15 oz of water...
I assume that you got the Meguiar's one because it's white haha...

-Randy

Use lots of lube!

Wrong.....USE EVEN MORE LUBE!!!! :redspot

Thanks for the info.

wash the car after claying it, dont just start ur shining process after :p

follow up with a polish and then wax :p

Just use lots of lube and do not press the clay while gliding it over the paint. Yi should be fine then.

For more information clay, see the following:

http://www.detailersclub.com/forums/search.php?searchid=31789

How long should I wait before I wax ?Btw I bought mothers california wax Is that ok?

How long should I wait before I wax ?Btw I bought mothers california wax Is that ok?
You can wax right after you clay. And mothers is good. No worries there.

if you want to go crazy on it, polish it first and then wax it to seal in the shine:redspot

If you got a big piece, cut it up into a couple individual pieces (smaller for safety incase you drop the piece of clay). That is because it's 'recommended' to throw away an ENTIRE piece of clay (Gimmick to steal your money?) upon dropping it on the ground.

Use the lube that comes with the kit, or a quick-detailer, or a homebrew'd solution with car shampoo. (the latter may not be too good for the clay, as many have experienced 'drying out' of the clay)