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real deal 101 · 03-08-2012, 10:52 PM

hello everyone

i recently wanted to clay bar my car and im stuck on the decision.
i have a coupon for chemical guys auto detailing so it has to be purchased through them.
the car has never been clayed, so it has that sandy sound when your hand is passed.

the company offers three different clays(light,medium,hard) so im stuck on that as well.

i found these two bundles but im not sure if they are right for my car.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductD...Y_221&CartID=1

http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductD...Y_789&CartID=2

please let me know if you have a better bundle i can buy from them. im clueless

CamaroDreams07 · 03-08-2012, 10:57 PM

Go down to Walmart and pick up the Mothers or Meguiars Clay kit. All clay is made by the same company so there is no reason to pay big dollars for it. I like the detail spray that comes in the mother's kit better, but it really doesn't matter. Don't need to use expensive DS either as you're just going to be washing it off.

Dylan@Adams · 03-08-2012, 11:06 PM

For 99% of cars you'll never need anything more than light unless you're cleaning up some extremely bad overspray or similar problems... the medium and aggressive bars will introduce a ton of marring and are completely unnecessary in most common situations.

real deal 101 · 03-08-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

For 99% of cars you'll never need anything more than light unless you're cleaning up some extremely bad overspray or similar problems... the medium and aggressive bars will introduce a ton of marring and are completely unnecessary in most common situations.

do recommend any of those bundles ?

real deal 101 · 03-08-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Go down to Walmart and pick up the Mothers or Meguiars Clay kit. All clay is made by the same company so there is no reason to pay big dollars for it. I like the detail spray that comes in the mother's kit better, but it really doesn't matter. Don't need to use expensive DS either as you're just going to be washing it off.

you have a good point but i get more with the bundle for just a little extra. pluse the discount helps a lot

Iomcamaro · 03-08-2012, 11:26 PM

http://www.chemicalguys.com/NEW_PAIN..._p/cly_789.htm
This one. These towels are nice too.

real deal 101 · 03-08-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

http://www.chemicalguys.com/NEW_PAIN..._p/cly_789.htm
This one. These towels are nice too.

thanks

Angelo@Autopia · 03-15-2012, 05:36 PM

These towels are the best IMO around : http://www.pakshak.com/ultra-plush-m...l-16x16-1.html

A good clay bar should work for you in safely removes imbedded contamination from all glass and painted surfaces.

03-08-2012, 10:52 PM	#1
real deal 101 Drives: sinner G Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: KY Posts: 82	advice on clay bar hello everyone i recently wanted to clay bar my car and im stuck on the decision. i have a coupon for chemical guys auto detailing so it has to be purchased through them. the car has never been clayed, so it has that sandy sound when your hand is passed. the company offers three different clays(light,medium,hard) so im stuck on that as well. i found these two bundles but im not sure if they are right for my car. http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductD...Y_221&CartID=1 http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductD...Y_789&CartID=2 please let me know if you have a better bundle i can buy from them. im clueless

03-08-2012, 10:57 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Thick Skin or GTFO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 6,749 View My Garage	Go down to Walmart and pick up the Mothers or Meguiars Clay kit. All clay is made by the same company so there is no reason to pay big dollars for it. I like the detail spray that comes in the mother's kit better, but it really doesn't matter. Don't need to use expensive DS either as you're just going to be washing it off. __________________ Facebook

03-08-2012, 11:06 PM	#3
Dylan@Adams Drives: 2009 Avalanche Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,181	For 99% of cars you'll never need anything more than light unless you're cleaning up some extremely bad overspray or similar problems... the medium and aggressive bars will introduce a ton of marring and are completely unnecessary in most common situations. __________________ *use the code CAMARO5 for 10% off your order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

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