04-14-2012, 02:41 PM | #1 |
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Question about Clay Bars
Ok, I've read numerous threads and I keep getting confused. I don't know what exactly it does, when or how to do it. Obviously I have never used one before. I get my Car out of storage in 2 weeks and want to give it a really good detailing. Wash, wax, etc...
Question I have is how to do it? Do I wash first, Clay Bar, then Wax? I really didn't know anything about clay bars until I saw threads on it. I thought I'd ask before I go out and buy some detailing products tomorrow. Was thinking of this one http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/CarWashingCleaning/CarPaintCare/PRD~0392869P/Mothers%AE+Clay+Bar+System.jsp?locale=en Thanks
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04-14-2012, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Basically, it cleans your paint removing contaminants that washing alone doesn't remove. It also removes wax and sealants.
It leaves a clean surface ready for polishing, sealants, and/or waxes improving the the time they last on your vehicle. The Mothers kit is a good choice!!! And yes, wash, clay, polish (if needed), then sealant and/or wax. |
04-14-2012, 02:52 PM | #3 | |
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What he said... Just make sure as you use the clay to use some sort of lubricant as you clay. I usually use a soap water mix, some use detail spray but if you use detail spray I feel your wasting money on the spray. Soap water mix in a spray bottle works just fine. Spray the area then clay the area. If the clay sticks need more lubricant. |
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04-14-2012, 02:55 PM | #4 |
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Ok, so use a lubricant such as an auto wash soap mixed with water? And after the clay do I rinse off the car? Might sound like an obvious question, but I just want to do it the right way
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04-14-2012, 02:56 PM | #5 |
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Wash the car after using the clay bar, then you can wax.
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04-14-2012, 02:59 PM | #6 | |
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A spray bottle of water with a few drops of soap is good. |
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04-14-2012, 04:35 PM | #7 |
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Here's a good how to
a link to a write up by Mike Phillip's @ autogeek on how to clay
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ling-clay.html
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04-14-2012, 08:17 PM | #9 |
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adamspolishes.com website has a video of how to do it and why you should do... great video
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04-14-2012, 08:21 PM | #10 | |
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wash, clay, quick rinse, polish, wax |
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04-14-2012, 08:46 PM | #11 |
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weather permitting will be dawning, claying , polishing, sealing, waxing tommorrow can't wait
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I wipe the panels down as I go. I don't rinse after claying. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...tml#post281779 |
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04-15-2012, 07:22 AM | #13 |
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With all that on your list to complete, you might to allow for more than just "tomorrow"
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04-15-2012, 07:40 AM | #14 |
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If you can find some shade it will help. Keeps car surface cool & keeps lube from drying out as quick. Remember to fold clay over. It picks up a ton of contaminants off surface. Good luck & post pics when done.....
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