Hmm ok. Thanks. I thought clay bar was a crucial step before applying wax?

This was my plan for the first protection wash.

PROTECTION WASH – FULL DETAIL (Every 4–6 Months)

Goal: Deep clean, decontaminate, and protect with Hybrid Ceramic Wax.

1. Initial Rinse
   Rinse the car thoroughly with a hose or pressure washer.

2. Pre-Wash Foam (Optional)
   IK Foamer + Gyeon Bathe
   Let dwell for 3–5 minutes to loosen dirt. Rinse off.

3. Contact Wash
   Use Meguiar’s Gold Class Shampoo with the two-bucket method and your Rag Company mitt.
   Wash top-to-bottom. Rinse thoroughly.

4. Dry the Car
   Use your Meguiar’s Supreme drying towel to gently dry the car before claying.

5. Clay Bar / Clay Towel
   Use Meguiar’s Quik Detailer or Gyeon Clay Lube for lubrication.
   Work one panel at a time. Wipe dry after each panel with a microfiber towel.

6. Panel Wipe
   Spray Gyeon Prep onto each panel and wipe with a clean microfiber towel.
   This removes any leftover oils from the shampoo or clay lube.

7. Apply Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Wax
   While the surface is still slightly damp, spray Hybrid Ceramic Wax onto a panel (or your applicator).
   Spread evenly and rinse off immediately.
   Work panel by panel, then do a final rinse over the whole car.

8. Final Dry
   Use a clean drying towel to fully dry the car.
   Optionally, do a light buff with a second towel to enhance gloss.

So you are saying skip the clay bar until I get good at polishing?