Clay bar newb

370zproject · 08-03-2011, 11:29 PM

im debating it.. its just to hot here right now tips/tricks?

Roadster4Us · 08-04-2011, 05:59 AM

There's not too much in the way of tips and tricks for claying. Just use plenty of lube (detailing spray), otherwise it can make a mess.

370zproject · 08-04-2011, 06:29 AM

what brand has worked for you?

Roadster4Us · 08-04-2011, 07:11 AM

I use Meguiar's with their detailing spray, but there are a lot of good clay bar kits out there.

Adam's has a really nice kit and they are a sponsor.

Adam's Detailing Clay Bar & Detail Spray Combo

Roadster4Us · 08-04-2011, 07:14 AM

Here is a series of videos that Junkman put together. One of them covers claying.

Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage - The Videos!

Cmike2780 · 10-06-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

There's not too much in the way of tips and tricks for claying. Just use plenty of lube (detailing spray), otherwise it can make a mess.

Lube

370zproject · 08-05-2011, 12:50 PM

ty

370zproject · 10-06-2011, 06:07 PM

ok so after i clay it what is a good meguires polish? with a buffer

Cmike2780 · 10-06-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

ok so after i clay it what is a good meguires polish? with a buffer

I would go with m105 & m205 using a flex polisher or Porter Cable DA polisher.

MattP725 · 10-06-2011, 07:49 PM

Mothers clay > Meguiars IMO

kenchan · 10-11-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

Mothers clay > Meguiars IMO

yah, i felt the same from my experience too. meguair's soft clay was still too coarse/agressive for nissan paint and worked like a mild sanding block.

had to polish it all out. i use Griot's clay which is super soft like mud.

370zproject · 10-11-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i felt the same from my experience too. meguair's soft clay was still too coarse/agressive for nissan paint and worked like a mild sanding block.

had to polish it all out. i use Griot's clay which is super soft like mud.

i hope walmart will let me trade my unused clay for mothers clay XD

Junkman2008 · 10-16-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

i hope walmart will let me trade my unused clay for mothers clay XD

In case you missed it earlier in the thread, all clay sold in America is made by one manufacturer, Clay Magic. Everyone else buys their clay from them and puts their name on it. There are different "grits" of clay but all clay in America is from the same company. So basically, you achieve nothing by returning it and buying it from someone else.

cptspeed · 10-07-2011, 10:09 AM

I thought I read that all clay bars are come from one manufacturer?

DetailersDomain · 10-11-2011, 08:09 AM

in the US clay is from one place, there are different grades etc.

a good video for claying is the Adam's Detail Spray and Clay Video

08-03-2011, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 17	I use Meguiar's with their detailing spray, but there are a lot of good clay bar kits out there. Adam's has a really nice kit and they are a sponsor. Adam's Detailing Clay Bar & Detail Spray Combo __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 17	Here is a series of videos that Junkman put together. One of them covers claying. Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage - The Videos! __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	Mothers clay > Meguiars IMO

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