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Old 03-09-2008, 09:49 PM   #1
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Default Ok I'll bite: What exactly does claying do?

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Old 03-09-2008, 10:02 PM   #2
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Removes contaminants from the surface of your paint, leaving a clean surface to polish or wax.
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:18 PM   #3
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Removes contaminants from the surface of your paint, leaving a clean surface to polish or wax.
What he said.
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:24 PM   #4
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Look at the drawn diagrams from this site. It helps explain it.
http://www.properautocare.com/usclaybartor.html

But in a nutshell, the clay (it's actually a type of polymer) is an abrasive product. That is why you have to use a lubercant. That way the clay is only abrasive to the containments. It was originally developed for the paint industry for a safe and easy way to remove overspray.
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:03 AM   #5
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It makes your car look awesome!

I've reserved the first "nice" spring weekend for the annual detail-the-car-to-death day, which includes some claybar .... and it looks so good afterwards.

My wife thinks I'm insane.
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Old 03-10-2008, 09:01 PM   #6
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It makes your car look awesome!

I've reserved the first "nice" spring weekend for the annual detail-the-car-to-death day, which includes some claybar .... and it looks so good afterwards.

My wife thinks I'm insane.
But...then it feels so smooth and sexy!
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Old 03-11-2008, 03:04 AM   #7
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the clay bar actually shows me all my paint imperfections , but after polishing and waxing..the paint looks so wet and feels as smooth as a baby's butt
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Old 03-11-2008, 03:43 AM   #8
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I usually clay bar my car once a year. The clay is abrasive so it will add MINIMAL swirl marks, which is why i usually clay bar and then use swirl mark remover, and then finish off with carnuba wax and synthetic polish...i've been using Zaino products for the past 4 years....I must say, it is a little pricey, but it is the best wax/polish and other detailing products I have ever used
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Old 03-11-2008, 05:08 AM   #9
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the clay bar actually shows me all my paint imperfections , but after polishing and waxing..the paint looks so wet and feels as smooth as a baby's butt
+1
even more noticeable when you park your car next to an identical one... and the other car feels like the skin of an old granny.... :P
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:46 AM   #10
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Clay grinds the stuck on micro contaminants off your paint surface. Stuff that normal washing won't remove.

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...-cleaning.html
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Old 03-13-2008, 11:47 AM   #11
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Yup. The difference in feel (my car, I touched it. ) and finish is worth the money & time.
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Old 03-13-2008, 02:51 PM   #12
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this is what the clay looked like when i clayed mine for the first time, i thought it looked shiny and clean until i saw this..............


and this is what the car looks like after claying,polishing and waxing..............




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Old 03-13-2008, 02:56 PM   #13
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ahh, ive had my claybar kit for a long time, my car is white also, now im going to do mine
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Old 03-14-2008, 09:00 AM   #14
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its a MASSIVE pain in the ass, but it works really well. i hate doing it because my fingers and hands are usually pretty sore the day after, but the car looks great.
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:59 PM   #15
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this is what the clay looked like when i clayed mine for the first time, i thought it looked shiny and clean until i saw this..............

and this is what the car looks like after claying,polishing and waxing..............
That wagon looks amazing. Great job keeping it clean over the years.
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Old 03-14-2008, 11:39 PM   #16
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Don't forget that claying will also remove any 'finishing' products, so you'll have to top up again after using it.
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:53 AM   #17
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That wagon looks amazing. Great job keeping it clean over the years.

thanks for the comments, i do try and keep it clean although it's not always possible with the british winter!
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Old 03-20-2008, 03:52 PM   #18
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its a MASSIVE pain in the ass, but it works really well. i hate doing it because my fingers and hands are usually pretty sore the day after, but the car looks great.

Just curious, how are you using the clay bar? It shouldn't require much physical exertion at all. Just spray on the lube or soapy water and glide a bit of the clay bar over.
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Old 03-21-2008, 06:12 AM   #19
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you shouldn't really put much force when using the clay bar. I think the pain should come from getting every spot of the car as smooth as silk I love running my hands over the body panel and feel the smoothness of the magic of clay bar.
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Old 03-21-2008, 12:36 PM   #20
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makes me realize that i gatta clay my car again asap....
come on spring!!!
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:02 AM   #21
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White cars need a good claybar treatment the worst.

I'm about to do a big detail on my dads Alpine White E36 M3..

I have to fight to make him wash the damn thing, I have a feeling I'm going to be shocked at how much crap I pull off of his paint. Alpine is amazing when its new... it looks decent when its been driven for almost nine years.


Basically, a claybar picks up all the contaminants that are in your clearcoat before they actually do damage to your paint. Be sure to use the instant detailer that they give you in the kit, (I recommend Meguiars or Mothers) and be careful. If you aren't you'll pull your clear off, leaving you even worse off than you were before.

Good luck!
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Old 03-23-2008, 10:37 AM   #22
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Good thread, I've never heard about claying until now...
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Old 03-23-2008, 04:32 PM   #23
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any clay bar kit suggestions???
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Old 03-23-2008, 05:28 PM   #24
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any clay bar kit suggestions???
I used the mothers kit... I only claybar my cars 1-2 times a year but the results are remarkable if done correctly.
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Old 03-23-2008, 07:10 PM   #25
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I used the mothers kit... I only claybar my cars 1-2 times a year but the results are remarkable if done correctly.
Just finished with that kit 30 minutes ago. Works awesome!
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