MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: jimk04 on November 14, 2011, 07:33:30 pm

Title: clay bar 'dragging'
Post by: jimk04 on November 14, 2011, 07:33:30 pm

Dug my clay bar out yesterday that I have used before no probs.

But this time it dragged, leaving a smear of clay on the paint. Tried it a few times with more misting but it always did it.

Do they degrade over time?

Title: Re: clay bar 'dragging'
Post by: stealthwolf on November 14, 2011, 07:44:56 pm

If stored properly, should be fine. Did you use enough lubrication? I use loads when claying.

Title: Re: clay bar 'dragging'
Post by: jimk04 on November 14, 2011, 07:49:40 pm

Yeah the same a usual.

It is a bit of a concoction in the bottle - a mix of red mist and Meg speed detailer.

Shouldn't be an issue should it?

Title: Re: clay bar 'dragging'
Post by: stealthwolf on November 14, 2011, 08:11:15 pm

I hate red mist. Would leave smearing over the car. Sticky like residue. Use a proper lube.

Title: Re: clay bar 'dragging'
Post by: stealthwolf on November 14, 2011, 08:18:57 pm

Or use some shampoo diluted down.