WhackyWill Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Anybody got any experience of Meguiars Quick Clay Kit. as my Zed need a good clean and polish for the Summer. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Yeah. Use it all the time. Its great and really easy. Perfect for your first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Not a fan of the Megs personally. Autoglym clay is and was my favourite by far, but now use Dodo Juice clay. It's a tad sticky so plenty of lube but a very good product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Yup, great little product. Bought a new meguairs clay bar today, quick whip round the front wing and it shows she needs a proper going over. One thing i was thinking, surely dragging all the dirt and grime out with the clay and continually rubbing it over the paintwork is going to cause further swirls. Yes i add lots of lube with the detailer and i continuously remould the clay but surely its going to mark or am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 As long as you're not using a heavy hand you'll be fine. Listen and feel as you go along with the clay. Plenty of lube is key. You'll be surprised how powerful clay is without applying pressure. Although I found the Megs clay needs a lot more effort in terms of strokes across the paintwork than other clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchic Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I buy this, as you get 200g, you can cut into about 6 slices. so it will last. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BILT-HAMBER-Auto-Clay-Bar-200g-REGULAR-/110908447282?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item19d2a89a32 This is there proper website, but you have to pay postage i believe http://www.bilthamber.com/clay-bars Designed to be used with water as lube, but i sometimes use a bit of dodo juice lube As Wasso pointed out, lightly glide the clay across the paint, you will feel when its hitting grime, and you will feel when its been removed as well. If the paint feels really rough along the bottom of doors and wings, i normally use something like TRIX which is Iron X and Tar X combo for removing Iron deposits and Tar. I use on wheels too. Smelly stuff though and needs rinsing off well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I used do do as a lub and found it reaaly good. Only problem is after doing the whole car my fingers started to spilt and then the dodo stung like eck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Anybody got any experience of Meguiars Quick Clay Kit. as my Zed need a good clean and polish for the Summer. Thanks. Many other alternatives, some of which have been mentioned, but the Megs kit is perfectly adequate and good if you've not used clay before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Plenty of lube is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I buy this, as you get 200g, you can cut into about 6 slices. so it will last. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19d2a89a32 This is there proper website, but you have to pay postage i believe http://www.bilthamber.com/clay-bars Designed to be used with water as lube, but i sometimes use a bit of dodo juice lube As Wasso pointed out, lightly glide the clay across the paint, you will feel when its hitting grime, and you will feel when its been removed as well. If the paint feels really rough along the bottom of doors and wings, i normally use something like TRIX which is Iron X and Tar X combo for removing Iron deposits and Tar. I use on wheels too. Smelly stuff though and needs rinsing off well +1 Best stuff I've ever used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Plenty of lube is key. SMD, where are you planning on sticking that big thumb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Yup, great little product. Bought a new meguairs clay bar today, quick whip round the front wing and it shows she needs a proper going over. One thing i was thinking, surely dragging all the dirt and grime out with the clay and continually rubbing it over the paintwork is going to cause further swirls. Yes i add lots of lube with the detailer and i continuously remould the clay but surely its going to mark or am i wrong? Personally i would only clay a car if i was going to machine polish it afterwards, i see it as the first step in paint correction.Basically you put marks in taking contaminants out, but the next stage removes these marks etc... etc... as you step down the grades of polish and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Bilthamber clay is very good, preferred it to the meguairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Id agree, megs is a good start as the clay is rather firm. Im now using dodo clay with born slippy lube (a departure for mne since my entire cleaning ritual is meguires based). The dodo clay is very tacky to the point where it sticks to your fingers, you need to be carefull not to do it opn a hot day otherwise the clay melts and gets stuck to your paint. Happened to me once and took me 4 full washes before i got rid of it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks for all the adviced, much apppreciated. I'll give it a go when the weather gets a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Ive used the meguairs paint for the last few clays Ive given the zed, very nice clay not too tacky just make sure you keep the clay and panels moist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Id agree, megs is a good start as the clay is rather firm. Im now using dodo clay with born slippy lube (a departure for mne since my entire cleaning ritual is meguires based). The dodo clay is very tacky to the point where it sticks to your fingers, you need to be carefull not to do it opn a hot day otherwise the clay melts and gets stuck to your paint. Happened to me once and took me 4 full washes before i got rid of it all Speed detailer and microfibre will remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 There's always one ! And on this occasion Im it. What does using a clay bar ( which sounds horrific by the way) do for you that wax polishing won't. Is the differance in the appearance of the paintwork noticeable? Would it be noticeable on gunmetal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yeah. Use it all the time. Its great and really easy. Perfect for your first time! You never forget your first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 There's always one ! And on this occasion Im it. What does using a clay bar ( which sounds horrific by the way) do for you that wax polishing won't. Is the differance in the appearance of the paintwork noticeable? Would it be noticeable on gunmetal ? It picks up all the tiny bit of dirt etc that washing alone wont do, it will be a better finish to the touch and will look more glass like if done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I got the megs kit when it was on offer. It's the only clay I've used but I found it very easy to use. Especially as it all comes in one box with lube. Couldn't believe the difference it made. Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Megs is probably the one I've used most as its easily accessible (i.e. from Halfords) whereas a lot are mailorder. I've tried Sonus, but hated it and actually threw the other bar away, never used the Bilt Hamber one before but I'll be putting an order in soon for other stuff so may try it (although she's having a respray, so the Supra or the Pug may get the test run!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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