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karve · 03-12-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

Using a clay bar pulls the metallic particles and dirt out of the paint/clear coat, especially ones you cannot see.

If "your detail guy" has never used one, I would find another as this is a major step in detailing correctly.

Thanks for the info. I'm sure my detail guy uses them...I just never have.

Citizen-X · 03-12-2017, 06:40 PM

Very sweet Silver Z, Congratulations and enjoy!

The_Raging_Bull · 03-12-2017, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by karve

I pulled the exhaust fuse last night...wow, what a difference! Love the gargle gargle pop pop between shifts and down shifting

Our cars tunes sound like rice crispies...snap crackle pop

The_Raging_Bull · 03-12-2017, 06:57 PM

clay bar slowly do every quarter - three nights work. Just use the clay bar with 4% dawn soap. Dont drop it, it you get dirt in it, throw away the clay bar, and use another. Clay works so well as its particles are sub collodial in size (0.01 to 0.08 um in size)

Then use a good cleaning wax and always use a clean micro-fiber rag (dont reuse dirty rags....they will wash out). I finish my car with an application of Zaino wax.

karve · 03-13-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Raging_Bull

Our cars tunes sound like rice crispies...snap crackle pop

LOL...yes they do

karve · 03-13-2017, 08:39 PM

Are all clay bars pretty much the same?

I was considering "Mother California Gold Clay Bar System" unless someone says otherwise...

X77-69z28 · 03-13-2017, 10:12 PM

That's the one I use.

shadowhunter66 · 03-14-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Raging_Bull

clay bar slowly do every quarter - three nights work. Just use the clay bar with 4% dawn soap. Dont drop it, it you get dirt in it, throw away the clay bar, and use another. Clay works so well as its particles are sub collodial in size (0.01 to 0.08 um in size)

Then use a good cleaning wax and always use a clean micro-fiber rag (dont reuse dirty rags....they will wash out). I finish my car with an application of Zaino wax.

Even though it's only 4%, I was always told to NEVER use dish soap on cars as it eats away at the clear IIRC. Care to explain why dish soap?

frenchsquared · 03-14-2017, 02:49 PM

You can use dish soap to strip the car of all finishes. It will damage the clear coat if used for years and nothing put back.

I waxed a show truck every Friday for years when I was younger and thought it was fun. I used dawn dish soap to keep it from building up.

Schlok · 03-14-2017, 03:20 PM

You could use a speed shine for increased lubricity to avoid dishsoap... more expensive but...

X77-69z28 · 03-14-2017, 03:33 PM

Yes, the Mothers comes with their quick detailed to use as lube.

karve · 03-17-2017, 07:37 PM

Ordered the Mothers clay bar system, should have it tomorrow. I guess I know what my plans are for Sunday.

Also installed the rock guards tonight and de-badged the rear. I couldn't stand the gold bow tie on a silver car.

karve · 03-25-2017, 08:46 AM

I received my Noah Cal car cover on Wednesday so yesterday afternoon I decided to give her a good bath and use the clay bar system. WOW! It worked really well. Spent about 4 hours going over the entire car with the clay bar then dropped back and waxed it. Looks like a slick piece of silver glass...can't wait to see it in the sunlight today.

I'm having the windows tinted this afternoon as well so I'll post some pics after.

FLOW TIE · 03-25-2017, 09:42 AM

Sounds like she's coming along.

Yes, post pics when you get a chance.

I need to do the clay bar/wax, window tint as well..

03-12-2017, 06:57 PM	#46
The_Raging_Bull Raging Bull Reborn Drives: '09 CGM Z063LZ '15 RH Z/28 #0631 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 765 View My Garage	clay bar slowly do every quarter - three nights work. Just use the clay bar with 4% dawn soap. Dont drop it, it you get dirt in it, throw away the clay bar, and use another. Clay works so well as its particles are sub collodial in size (0.01 to 0.08 um in size) Then use a good cleaning wax and always use a clean micro-fiber rag (dont reuse dirty rags....they will wash out). I finish my car with an application of Zaino wax. __________________ Toy 1 '15 RH Z/28 w/AC & Radio S/N 0631 Toy 2 '09 CGM Z06 3LZ My DD: '17 Ford Mustang GT Her DD: '14 F150 Ecoboost 3.5

03-13-2017, 10:12 PM	#49
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 407	That's the one I use. __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio

03-14-2017, 02:49 PM	#51
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	You can use dish soap to strip the car of all finishes. It will damage the clear coat if used for years and nothing put back. I waxed a show truck every Friday for years when I was younger and thought it was fun. I used dawn dish soap to keep it from building up. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

03-14-2017, 03:33 PM	#53
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 407	Yes, the Mothers comes with their quick detailed to use as lube. __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio Last edited by X77-69z28; 03-17-2017 at 07:54 PM.

03-17-2017, 07:37 PM	#54
karve Drives: 2015 Z/28 #737, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 155	Ordered the Mothers clay bar system, should have it tomorrow. I guess I know what my plans are for Sunday. Also installed the rock guards tonight and de-badged the rear. I couldn't stand the gold bow tie on a silver car. Attached Images

03-12-2017, 06:40 PM	#44
Citizen-X Drives: 2015 Black Z28 named Citizen-X Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 22	Very sweet Silver Z, Congratulations and enjoy!

03-13-2017, 08:39 PM	#48
karve Drives: 2015 Z/28 #737, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 155	Are all clay bars pretty much the same? I was considering "Mother California Gold Clay Bar System" unless someone says otherwise...

03-14-2017, 03:20 PM	#52
Schlok Drives: 2015 Z/28 #397 2022 ZL1 #1799 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DC Posts: 521	You could use a speed shine for increased lubricity to avoid dishsoap... more expensive but...

03-25-2017, 08:46 AM	#55
karve Drives: 2015 Z/28 #737, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 155	I received my Noah Cal car cover on Wednesday so yesterday afternoon I decided to give her a good bath and use the clay bar system. WOW! It worked really well. Spent about 4 hours going over the entire car with the clay bar then dropped back and waxed it. Looks like a slick piece of silver glass...can't wait to see it in the sunlight today. I'm having the windows tinted this afternoon as well so I'll post some pics after.

03-25-2017, 09:42 AM	#56
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 440	Sounds like she's coming along. Yes, post pics when you get a chance. I need to do the clay bar/wax, window tint as well..