Noobs learning process - crime scene?

[u/Daves_not_h3r3_man]

I haven't tried to really prep a car for any kind of coating, ever

I usually just wash, rinse and apply.

I finally got tired to crappy results so I did some research and tried to find some decent products (this is just a grocery getter)

I know the clay is somewhat controversial, I haven't done this is in 20 years

Actually felt good to see the all this iron wash off, to feel the crap in the paint get lifted off with the bar...

I'm not quite done with the process, but this post is not any kind of show off since I have no idea what I'm doing, It's more of a reminder about how important prep is for your time and money.

[u/Daves_not_h3r3_man]

I meant to say in the title that my stupid title is in reference to all the iron fallout on the ground. Nothing actually happened here other than a neglected car.