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04-01-2006, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jlb532
I've never quite understood proper clay bar "technique". Is it meant to be rubbed in circular motions over a small area as when waxing? Or is it more of a vertical/horizontal 'scraping' across the surface? (after washing the car first of course)
Also, what is meant by using it with 'lubrication'? Does that mean to wash the car, then clay bar it before the drying it? Then following the clay with a surface dry?
I apologize if these are silly questions, just trying to learn the process...
Also, what is meant by using it with 'lubrication'? Does that mean to wash the car, then clay bar it before the drying it? Then following the clay with a surface dry?
I apologize if these are silly questions, just trying to learn the process...
04-02-2006, 03:18 AM
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I use them twice a year too. Agree it won't make a huge visual difference. However, it will help whatever wax/sealant to bond with the paint better and you can feel the paint surface is MUCH smoother. I found it very effective to remove the residual black soot covered all over our rear bumpers even after car wash.
The right way to apply clay bar is to put as little pressure as possible and just glide it back and forth 3-4 times with A LOT of lubricant (car wash water would do). You just rub it to create a ball and them flat it down and palm it. I usually use my wash mit to keep dripping soap water on it.
Clay bar is mixed with very mild abrasive material and the good thing is it actually picks up the dirt as opposed to smear it around to create even more maring.
Just my 2 cents..
- Ahsai
The right way to apply clay bar is to put as little pressure as possible and just glide it back and forth 3-4 times with A LOT of lubricant (car wash water would do). You just rub it to create a ball and them flat it down and palm it. I usually use my wash mit to keep dripping soap water on it.
Clay bar is mixed with very mild abrasive material and the good thing is it actually picks up the dirt as opposed to smear it around to create even more maring.
Just my 2 cents..
- Ahsai
04-02-2006, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jlb532
I've never quite understood proper clay bar "technique". Is it meant to be rubbed in circular motions over a small area as when waxing? Or is it more of a vertical/horizontal 'scraping' across the surface? (after washing the car first of course)
Also, what is meant by using it with 'lubrication'? Does that mean to wash the car, then clay bar it before the drying it? Then following the clay with a surface dry?
I apologize if these are silly questions, just trying to learn the process...
Also, what is meant by using it with 'lubrication'? Does that mean to wash the car, then clay bar it before the drying it? Then following the clay with a surface dry?
I apologize if these are silly questions, just trying to learn the process...
http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-clay-bar.html
04-02-2006, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by programmatore
I recommend you buy "Mother's" claybar kit. It comes with the claybar and lubricant (detailing) spray. Follow the instructions on the box. You can also use a carwash shampoo and water solution in a spray bottle for lubrication. DO NOT USE A CLAYBAR ON DRY PAINT.
well dell you dry humor attempt..is even worse than mine!!!
04-02-2006, 07:26 PM
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My paint is old and crappy on my 951.
But, the clay bar did wonderful things.
I wish I had before/after pics - after a thorough washing, using the clay bar resulted in a very NASTY clay bar.
But, the clay bar did wonderful things.
I wish I had before/after pics - after a thorough washing, using the clay bar resulted in a very NASTY clay bar.
