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Boothy:
Can anyone recommend a good clay bar thats suitable for a a first timer and offer any tips on using it. I already have some Megs Last Touch which I believe is ok as a lubricant too.

Cheers.

autoperfection.com:
Hi,

We'd recommend using something quite mild so you don't risk doing any damage to the paintwork.

Our Ultrafine Orange clay would be perfect - it's mild enough to not have to worry about causing any marring, but it's got enough oomph to pull off most contaminants.
http://www.autoperfection.com/shop/Autoperfection-Ultrafine-Orange-Clay-120g-Bar-110.html

It's very easy to use - the Last Touch is perfect to use a lube (one of my favourites... I love the smell!) so just simply break off a small piece of clay (about the size of a 50pence piece), knead it in your hands to warm it up a bit (or place it in a cup of luke warm water if your hands are cold!) and then get to work!

Work on a panel at a time, making sure both the clay and the panel are completely wet at all times... applying very little pressure at all, lightly rub the clay back and forth and you should be able to feel it dragging slightly and lifting off any contaminants.  After a couple of rubs back and forth you shouldn't be able to feel any resistance at all, which means it's ok to move on to the next bit of paint.

Wipe away the Last Touch with a clean microfibre and Bob's your uncle.

Hope this helps

Taryn and Jim  :happy2:

Boothy:
Thats the one I'd been looking at so will get some ordered along with one of the Lusso packages. Cheers for the help and assistance. :happy2:

Chris.

scotta:
quick question - when you clay does it remove the wax?

craigy123:

--- Quote from: scotta on March 17, 2010, 10:57:41 pm ---quick question - when you clay does it remove the wax?

--- End quote ---

sure does mate  :happy2:

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