clay bar??? - Page 2

Pakelika · 01-13-2009, 10:08 PM

Ermmm I don't think you should polish after you wax. That's backwards isn't it? You'd be defeating the purpose of the wax.

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woodys77 · 01-14-2009, 12:31 AM

i cant wait for summer! im sick of all this salt on my car, im gonna put the clay to her for shure.

aspisblue · 01-14-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnutbutta

on a white car yes. very much so.

well damn,
the whole car it is i guess.

cpelton · 01-14-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pakelika

Ermmm I don't think you should polish after you wax. That's backwards isn't it? You'd be defeating the purpose of the wax.

yes! U wax/buff at the very end or else you will just remove wax with the polish... Pointless

watchunglava · 01-14-2009, 11:19 PM

if ou dont think clay will work dont use it . its cool i like my car to look better than yours anway lol!

djerickd · 01-15-2009, 12:07 AM

This company promises you will never go back to clay with this product:
http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail...product_id=351

I have some but, yet to try it.. I'll report back later.

retro1 · 01-15-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpelton

yes! U wax/buff at the very end or else you will just remove wax with the polish... Pointless

Well I use a "cleaner" wax thats part of a 3 step process, the bottle actually says "Step 1" on it....I could be wrong, I dunno. I just started getting into detailing...

Kean · 01-15-2009, 01:28 AM

...the Meguairs 3 step Deep Crystal system consists of a cleaner (#1), a polish (#2) and a wax (#3). ....for use in that order.

bozzz · 01-20-2009, 06:44 PM

what meguiar's waxs you use

pottsy · 01-20-2009, 09:19 PM

okokokokokokokokokok.

Kean · 01-20-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pottsy

okokokokokokokokokok.

....idiot.

nardvark · 01-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Does this pull off clear coat along with the grit?

Kean · 01-21-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nardvark

Does this pull off clear coat along with the grit?

....if used properly, no. The following article explains in detail:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

nardvark · 01-21-2009, 12:14 AM

ah, I see. Don't overdo it, and the clay will remain above the clear coat surface, and just grind the grit down.

Thanks for the link.

Kean · 01-21-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nardvark

ah, I see. Don't overdo it, and the clay will remain above the clear coat surface, and just grind the grit down.

Thanks for the link.

.....lubrication and light pressure is the key. This will keep the clay gliding over the surface of your finish as it does its "thing".

Cbgrandtheftauto · 02-08-2009, 09:54 PM

I tried the mothers clay bar..it worked great...I used it on my 99 rs and it made it look like it rolled off the show room floor...the downside is sore arm the next day and any imperfection on the car will show up and stick out like a sore thumb...I had a black square bondo spot on my right front fender and it could be seen way off after i used the bar...but after the bar you polish and wax the car and dust and dirt cant stick to it for at least 2 weeks...if some settels on the car a micro fiber towel wipedown will have it looking freshly washed and waxed again

slo07wrx · 02-09-2009, 09:00 PM

and it works wonders on them good ole love bugs we get down south, and the pine sap/crust... cant wait to bar mine again... and yes, get ready for a soar arm..

EnterTheDragon · 02-09-2009, 09:22 PM

crazy ignorance in this thread, wow.

claybars dont replace polishes. Anyone that claims, "wow I clayed my car and it looks amazing" is adding to fictional buzz. It is however part of a regiment to get your car to that "wow" look, IF NEEDED.

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01-13-2009, 10:08 PM	#26
Pakelika Scooby Newbie Member#: 166080 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: NS, Canada Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR Crystal Gray Metallic	Ermmm I don't think you should polish after you wax. That's backwards isn't it? You'd be defeating the purpose of the wax. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-14-2009, 12:31 AM	#27
woodys77 Scooby Specialist Member#: 192147 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 2007 STI EfiLogics 407whp 402wtq fpgreen	i cant wait for summer! im sick of all this salt on my car, im gonna put the clay to her for shure.

01-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#30
watchunglava Scooby Specialist Member#: 168862 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Portland Maine Vehicle: 2007 ej253n/a 5speed Red Sox Nation Lifer	if ou dont think clay will work dont use it . its cool i like my car to look better than yours anway lol!

01-15-2009, 12:07 AM	#31
djerickd Scooby Guru Member#: 3782 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa Btch! Vehicle:* 02 Old Skool WRX WFC #040 Still Flossin!!!	This company promises you will never go back to clay with this product: http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail...product_id=351 I have some but, yet to try it.. I'll report back later.

01-15-2009, 01:28 AM	#33
Kean Scooby Guru Member#: 25187 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. CA Vehicle: '03 WRX Sedan MBP '08 Forester Prem TGM	...the Meguairs 3 step Deep Crystal system consists of a cleaner (#1), a polish (#2) and a wax (#3). ....for use in that order.

01-20-2009, 06:44 PM	#34
bozzz Scooby Newbie Member#: 140694 Join Date: Feb 2007	what meguiar's waxs you use

01-20-2009, 09:19 PM	#35
pottsy Scooby Newbie Member#: 200755 Join Date: Jan 2009	okokokokokokokokokok.

01-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#37
nardvark Scooby Newbie Member#: 145108 Join Date: Apr 2007 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza TS Aspen White + Road Spray	Does this pull off clear coat along with the grit?

01-21-2009, 12:14 AM	#39
nardvark Scooby Newbie Member#: 145108 Join Date: Apr 2007 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza TS Aspen White + Road Spray	ah, I see. Don't overdo it, and the clay will remain above the clear coat surface, and just grind the grit down. Thanks for the link.

02-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#41
Cbgrandtheftauto Scooby Specialist Member#: 184977 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Memphis TN Vehicle: 99 impreza Black	I tried the mothers clay bar..it worked great...I used it on my 99 rs and it made it look like it rolled off the show room floor...the downside is sore arm the next day and any imperfection on the car will show up and stick out like a sore thumb...I had a black square bondo spot on my right front fender and it could be seen way off after i used the bar...but after the bar you polish and wax the car and dust and dirt cant stick to it for at least 2 weeks...if some settels on the car a micro fiber towel wipedown will have it looking freshly washed and waxed again

02-09-2009, 09:00 PM	#42
slo07wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 151076 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Ilm, Nc Vehicle: 2007 Impreza UGM	and it works wonders on them good ole love bugs we get down south, and the pine sap/crust... cant wait to bar mine again... and yes, get ready for a soar arm..

02-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#43
EnterTheDragon Scooby Guru Member#: 6511 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: 360	crazy ignorance in this thread, wow. claybars dont replace polishes. Anyone that claims, "wow I clayed my car and it looks amazing" is adding to fictional buzz. It is however part of a regiment to get your car to that "wow" look, IF NEEDED.