itsme-itsme

Gonna spend the weekend detailing my SC. I have used rubbing compounds before, but I just learned about detailing clay. I know I can order it. But, do any retail, walk in, auto supply, etc. stores have it? The 5 year old repaint on the car looks good, but feels like sandpaper. I know there's a shine under that grit and I would love to find it this weekend. Thanks in advance for the replys.

Face15

Meguires brand at most Pep Boys stores - comes with a clay bar and bottle of their "speed shine" lubricant.

Dean Tanner

We don't have Pep Boys here but I found McGuire's Clay bar kit at O'rielly's today for 9.99. They said they just started carrying it recently. I already used it, with outstanding results.

jmarenas

Happy Waxing. John

Larry Harris

itsme,
You mention the respray feels like sandpaper. If that is the case I don't think the clay treatment will really help. You also mention you have used rubbing compound.
I think I would have the car looked at by a good painter or a professional detain shop and ask them if color sanding and a professional polish would help. Color sanding is not a job for the first timer as you can ruin the paint. Done properly can result in a dramatic improvement.

good luck-keep the board posted.


Lar

itsme-itsme

I got the Mequires kit at Pep Boys Friday night. $12 maybe? I was surprised at how small the clay bar was. After reading the instructions, I dove right in. Spraying on panel at the time, using light pressure, I let the bar glige over the surfase in a back & forth motion. Quick, but not rushed. As instructed, I felt the surface as I went. I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE! I wiped down the excess on the area and WOW. The paint was as smooth as glass. Next the door, rear quarter, the other side, the hood, the top, the engine deck, then all around the valance and below rear bumper. As the clay spead, I just kneaded it like puddy the reform a comfortable size bar.
When I stepped back, I couldn't believe it. It shined, and I haven't even polished or waxed it. All this took about 1.5 hours. It was a breeze.

I quit for the night. I had to clean the wifes car so Saturday, beginning at 1:PM I washed the Volvo, clayed it, polished it, waxed it twice, P21 on the wheels, Onyx on the tires, Lexol on the leather, Vinylex on the dash, wiped under the hood and 8 hours later it looked like it just left the showroom. I was temped to start the polish & wax on the 911, but held off. Sunday was full but I can't wait to enhance the shine I found under all that crud. So for all doubters,
CLAY IS THE WAY. Just be gentle and take your time. You will not be disapointed. Thanks for the replys...