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Gixxer 1000 · 02-28-2014, 11:17 PM

Can I use one clay bar to do the entire car.

Highland Ranger · 02-28-2014, 11:33 PM

probably but they are so inexpensive why bother?

the clay picks up impurities out of the paint and the nature of the clay imbeds the contaminants up to a point. but if u drop the clay on the ground or overuse it you can scratch the car. In fact if you drop it you should toss it.

so for a few bucks buy two, use one for horizontal surfaces and one for vertical.

SSMickey · 02-28-2014, 11:55 PM

I use about a 1/3 to 1/2 of a bar several times. Change it when you either drop it on the ground or if after folding and kneading it, it still looks dirty. I always end up dropping mine before it gets to dirty to use.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-02-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxer 1000

Can I use one clay bar to do the entire car.

Depending on the severity of contamination, you can use one bar probably a dozen times. First thing, never ever use a whole bar at once. Divide it into 1/4s or so, depending on the size of the bar.

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KBsSS · 03-03-2014, 05:58 AM

As with other things in life make sure you use enough lube.

JTruck · 03-03-2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBsSS

As with other things in life make sure you use enough lube.

If done right lube isn't even needed.

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02-28-2014, 11:33 PM	#2
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	probably but they are so inexpensive why bother? the clay picks up impurities out of the paint and the nature of the clay imbeds the contaminants up to a point. but if u drop the clay on the ground or overuse it you can scratch the car. In fact if you drop it you should toss it. so for a few bucks buy two, use one for horizontal surfaces and one for vertical.