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Kycamaross · 05-18-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm embarrassed to ask this, but I figured the fine folks on this forum would help without too much flaming.... I keep hearing people talk about using clay bar on your camaros. Well, I've always taken care of my vehicles, but not to the extent that I take care of this camaro. soooooooo, Can you please explain to me what the Claybar is and how I would use it and of course what it is for. I thank you fellow enthusiasts in advance

The Jerk · 05-18-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kycamaross

I'm embarrassed to ask this, but I figured the fine folks on this forum would help without too much flaming.... I keep hearing people talk about using clay bar on your camaros. Well, I've always taken care of my vehicles, but not to the extent that I take care of this camaro. soooooooo, Can you please explain to me what the Claybar is and how I would use it and of course what it is for. I thank you fellow enthusiasts in advance

Check out the cosmetics,washing,waxing thread for all your answers in regards to claybar and its benefits on your vehicle..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

Hope that helps!

rolnslo · 05-18-2010, 04:50 PM

Here you go...

PAUL SS · 05-18-2010, 04:59 PM

You will be amazed how your paint feels after!

CamaroSoldier · 05-18-2010, 05:00 PM

Im not a flamer but idk about ur clay bar lol

ChadG · 05-18-2010, 05:08 PM

I always cut my clay bar into 1-inch square chunks and use those so if I happen to drop one I don't have to throw away the entire clay bar.

The following link is Junkman's set of video tutorials on how to properly maintain your car's paint - they are extremely helpful.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59171

mfr1950 · 05-18-2010, 06:28 PM

Just rub the paint with the clay after spraying detailer on it while its still wet, The clay will strip off the crap and contaminents,the give a good wax job.... I do mine once or twice yearly and the paint is a smooth as glass!!

first one · 05-18-2010, 07:27 PM

I hear dawn soap will strip wax and contaminants off your paint. How is the clay bar any different?

skuttduck · 05-18-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

I hear dawn soap will strip wax and contaminants off your paint. How is the clay bar any different?

Contaminents that actually stick in your clear coat come out.

I had a nasty concrete sealant overspray on my Camry. I washed the car in Kerosene, AKA Gunk Tar and Bug remover, and didn't get the stuff off.

It wasn't until I scrubbed the hell out of the car with the clay bar that I got it out of the clearcoat. So if you claybar and don't apply much pressure there are still some contaminents left in there.

The camry was so bad that even using the swirl and haze remover I turned the pads gray. It's now smooth as can be.

If Gunk couldn't pull these contaminents off of the camry, Dawn isn't going to do it.

AlSuwaidi · 05-19-2010, 12:58 AM

no qustion is a stupid one...

unless you are asking if adding spoiler will void your warranty

Jodeus · 05-19-2010, 01:09 PM

If you're going to clay bar your entire car....how much clay do you need? I saw in Junkman's video he just folds it over but can you just continue folding over and re-stretching for the entire car?

Thanks.

-Jody

racrx451 · 05-19-2010, 01:18 PM

I made the dealer clay bar my car since it had all the fine filings from rail transport.. looks great now!

DetailAddict · 05-19-2010, 01:21 PM

Just remember there are several grades of clay bars and even within the same grade, some are better than others. Your OTC are usually fine grade. Pretty safe to use and usually come with detail spray to use with. Then there are some medium and commercial grade. I have some commercial grade that feels like sand paper! LOL! It picks up contaminants like crazy, but you will be scratching the paint for sure. Pickup some good medium grade clay bars that would pickup much better than your fine grade clay bars but not scratch the hell out of your paint.

fold often when use and if you see containment in the clay after couple of folds, you are done with that piece. Not worth saving couple of $ and potentially scratch up your paint.

skuttduck · 05-19-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jodeus

If you're going to clay bar your entire car....how much clay do you need? I saw in Junkman's video he just folds it over but can you just continue folding over and re-stretching for the entire car?

Thanks.

-Jody

I did several cars with my mothers clay bar I got last year. Just don't use the whole bar, and when it is discolored the clay is done, and if you drop it the clay is done as well.

I've heard, but not tried myself. People using the spent claybars on the glass with success.

Oh if you clay your wheels, don't use that clay on the paint either. I believe the brake dust from the wheels will really scratch up your paint.

05-18-2010, 04:47 PM	#1
Kycamaross RED JEWEL inthe BLUEGRASS Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 01 S-10 Xtreme Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 728	clay bar ? I'm embarrassed to ask this, but I figured the fine folks on this forum would help without too much flaming.... I keep hearing people talk about using clay bar on your camaros. Well, I've always taken care of my vehicles, but not to the extent that I take care of this camaro. soooooooo, Can you please explain to me what the Claybar is and how I would use it and of course what it is for. I thank you fellow enthusiasts in advance

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