Clay bar newb

370zproject · 08-04-2011, 12:29 AM

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

Roadster4Us · 08-04-2011, 06:59 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, 07:29 AM

what brand has worked for you?

Roadster4Us · 08-04-2011, 08:11 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, 08:14 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!

370zproject · 08-05-2011, 01:50 PM

ty

370zproject · 10-06-2011, 07:07 PM

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

Cmike2780 · 10-06-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

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

Cmike2780 · 10-06-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

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, 08:49 PM

Mothers clay > Meguiars IMO

cptspeed · 10-07-2011, 11:09 AM

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

DetailersDomain · 10-11-2011, 09:09 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

kenchan · 10-11-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

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.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-11-2011, 01:13 PM

Mothers clay is great. It's the only OTC clay I would use; that or Clay Magic...plus their QD smells great!

370zproject · 10-11-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

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

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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	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: 16	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: 17	Mothers clay > Meguiars IMO

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