Who Knew Claying Actually Works!

SHIROZE · 07-05-2010, 11:31 AM

Started the process of claying Shiro. It actually works and to see the dirt coming off out of no where is amazing! The feel of the paint is like glass

Pics to follow

Armed Ferret · 07-05-2010, 11:40 AM

Good feelin, ain't it?

nogoodname · 07-05-2010, 11:45 AM

of course it works....lol... it cleans the clear coat. You should seal, glaze, wax right after.

PapoZalsa · 07-05-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

of course it works....lol... it cleans the clear coat. You should seal, glaze, wax right after.

One_Quick_Z · 07-05-2010, 06:23 PM

Yes it does work great!!

DAN

Waiz · 07-05-2010, 08:50 PM

It adds 5 HP from a slicker paint surface.

LOL

SHIROZE · 07-06-2010, 05:15 PM

I really thought the car was a lot cleaner since I purchased it with 233 miles in January 2010 and now has 2,800 miles. The pics show the dirt and grime in about a six square inch area after one pass with clay. It really took 5-6 passes with clean clay to pull 97% of the dirt and grime out of the pockets in the clear coat. I suppose this looks much worse on white, but if you have a dark color don't be fooled. It won't be just one pass.

Once done, I'll use Meguair's Ultimate Compound and the Ultimate Quik Wax. Time invested for claying will be about 6-7 hours.

By the way, using the Polishin' Pal for the claying has really helped, but investing in a DA polisher with the Paintwork Clay Pad will be a GREAT future investment that I am putting on the Christmas list - maybe the wedding anniversary list

TROOPER · 07-06-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SHIROZE

It really took 5-6 passes with clean clay to pull 97% of the dirt and grime out of the pockets in the clear coat.

Oh man, I hear you can get this down to 4 passes with a little practice.

So just for you I'll let you practice on my Nismo next weekend, I'm sure you'll get the hang of it after claying my car for 5 hours.

What are friends for

SHIROZE · 07-06-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

Oh man, I hear you can get this down to 4 passes with a little practice.

So just for you I'll let you practice on my Nismo next weekend, I'm sure you'll get the hang of it after claying my car for 5 hours.

What are friends for

No problem - at $60 an hour, bring $250 (friend discount of $50) with you - 2 $100s and 1 $50 is fine. You buy the detail kit, cleaner, polish, and wax. TROOPER will end up with nothing but a wet shine

This will be cheap - my rate will go up with practice under my belt but you'll still get the "friend" discount.

Brian

TROOPER · 07-06-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SHIROZE

TROOPER will end up with nothing but a wet shine

That's a sweet offer, but I can get a "wet shine" from the Chinese Massage place down the road for $20

SHIROZE · 07-06-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

That's a sweet offer, but I can get a "wet shine" from the Chinese Massage place down the road for $20

You Brits know all the good places. However, TROOPER won't look any different if your able to open your eyes after that visit.

SHIROZE · 07-24-2010, 05:23 PM

So why is my Jeep Rubicon clayed in an hour with a lot less dirt and the Nismo took at least 9- the Jeep is out side too. Is S.C. and Alabama air that dirty?

Kirkster · 07-25-2010, 09:41 AM

If it was a Miata door you could do it in under 5 minutes and there would be no dirt at all...

I will be claying my Z when I get back home...

07-05-2010, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
SHIROZE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 136 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Who Knew Claying Actually Works! Started the process of claying Shiro. It actually works and to see the dirt coming off out of no where is amazing! The feel of the paint is like glass Pics to follow

07-05-2010, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Yes it does work great!! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

07-25-2010, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	If it was a Miata door you could do it in under 5 minutes and there would be no dirt at all... I will be claying my Z when I get back home... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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07-24-2010, 05:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
SHIROZE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 136 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	So why is my Jeep Rubicon clayed in an hour with a lot less dirt and the Nismo took at least 9- the Jeep is out side too. Is S.C. and Alabama air that dirty?