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Clay bar..for beginners
stealthwolf:
The Megs kit comes with two clay bars. Open one, tear off half and that should be enough to do the entire car. Either warm it by putting it into some warm water or just keep kneading it (bit like with a stress ball) until it's softer. Flatten it out (i use a diameter of 5-6cm) and spray a part of the car. The best bit I find is the C-pillar near the roof. Spray with lube (2-3 sprays should cover the relevant bit) and just rub the clay on the paintwork. It should glide along. If there's a bit where it 'jams', you need more lube so spray. Once you've done a section, wipe off the lube with the cloth and move on to the next section. Break the car into sections mentally and work on one bit at a time. Check the bar after each section and if it's dirty, fold it over, flatten it again and carry on. If it's dirty everytime you fold it (ie no clean clay left) use the other half of the bar you saved. If you drop the clay on to the ground, chuck it away. Otherwise you'll be scraping stones into the car!!!
Chris:
Ive givern this a go, seems ok so far, lot less work than a normal claybar
JPC:
--- Quote from: Chris on March 30, 2010, 09:44:53 pm ---Ive givern this a go, seems ok so far, lot less work than a normal claybar
--- End quote ---
never used that so can't really comment on it, but the idea and advantage of a clay bar is the abrassion difference between clay a d paint surface so I can't see how a liquid claybar will work.
It's a contradiction of terms that product, bear in mind there aren't many substitutes for hard work when it comes to detailing.
Another thing I will say about claying, it would be sensible to realise you are likely to marr the car if you clay it properly. Especially a first time user.
Make sure you follow up with at least a good hand polish.
Just so you known, a never really clay cars without following up with a machine polish.
Rob GTI:
What do you mean by marring.got any pics?
JPC:
Very light scratches that look horrific but in reality are a lot easier than swirls to get out
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