RDON Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 what I don't know I don't know so that's why I am asking what is claying? what is it for? etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 its for removing all the contaminants that embed themselves in the clear coat - pop over to detailing world - there will be endless discussions and howtos on it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) p>lol oh someone's beating me to it Edited September 7, 2013 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Claying is the step in detailing that takes your love affair with your car to a whole new level, you won't just gaze lovingly at it you will start to stroke it every time you walk past it Have a look on YouTube it will make more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Takes hours out of your day and makes you find every single scratch and dent in your paintwork. Makes you depressed then search forums and ebay for parts to improve/resolve theses problems. Then once you've spent another few hours polishing and waxing it, you'll admire it and go buy MORE parts to improve the look of your car more. So if you want to be depressed and in debt. start claying! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) first time i ever used a clay bar was with the Zed you will not believe how smooth the car will feel after a clay bar! and your moments away from driving to Halfruads to get yourself one your luv affair will end up looking something like.. 1 wash the car 2 bucket method alt SNOW FOAM 2 wait to dry or chamy 3 paint polish application 4 wax application 5 optional sealant, as alot of wax's have additives to prolong the life of said wax this is a start your need a few hours spare A FEW . edit also throw away your sponge, as your about to go OTT, buy sheep skin or tbf i use a sponge that looks like lots of noodles microfibre cloths polish applicator pads what i will say for entry level detailing you wont go far wrong with an autoglym set, the resin polish bought the white out of my integra's champion white. Edited September 7, 2013 by Sempiternal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Throw away the chamois leather!!! Only ever dry your car with microfibres cloths OR even better get yourself a "Wooly Mammoth" towel. The Wooly Mammoth is a huge wooly (!) towel, if your car is well sealed (or waxed) the water will have beaded and the Mammoth simply soaks up the water simply by laying it on, no need to wipe. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I find it very theraputic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Throw away the chamois leather!!! Only ever dry your car with microfibres cloths OR even better get yourself a "Wooly Mammoth" towel. The Wooly Mammoth is a huge wooly (!) towel, if your car is well sealed (or waxed) the water will have beaded and the Mammoth simply soaks up the water simply by laying it on, no need to wipe. David i have similar method, i just used the term chamy.. i use a microfibre towel and various other expensive bits of drying cloth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Throw away the chamois leather!!! Only ever dry your car with microfibres cloths OR even better get yourself a "Wooly Mammoth" towel. The Wooly Mammoth is a huge wooly (!) towel, if your car is well sealed (or waxed) the water will have beaded and the Mammoth simply soaks up the water simply by laying it on, no need to wipe. David Wooly Mammouth is really good. I got one last week after using a waffle weave towel for ages, so glad I changed now as like you say, you literally lay it on the panel and lift off and its dry! Don't even need to wring it out. Edited September 7, 2013 by Jp606 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 As above but to see it in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Really like the Ammo guy's videos. Well worth watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnthrblkzs Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I used a clay bar for the first time last weekend, it's great. My car had a visable line of I respray on the roof and the rear bumper has always been quite matt even after polishing and waxing due to overspray. I think the previous owner has used smart repairers in the last. Anyway with a bit of elbow grease all the overspray has gone! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I started doing this once, lasted about 6.37 minutes then realised it's a proper mission to do and that I wasn't that committed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 ok!!! thanks for the info guys but this leads to more questions lol!! which is the better clay bars to get and which solution to use with the clay bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I use hot water in a bucket with a bit of car shampoo as lube. Much cheaper than a spray and you can wash the paint and clay with each panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Bilt Hamber is, in my opinion, one of the best - and has the added bonus of only needing water as a lube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) ok!!! thanks for the info guys but this leads to more questions lol!! which is the better clay bars to get and which solution to use with the clay bar? i bought this from halfords when they were promoting a 3 for 2 deal ! http://www.ebay.co.u...6-/130883338704 its a Megulars Claybar kit n Spray! worked a Charm on my Zed Edited September 8, 2013 by Sempiternal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 thanks guys.. looks like I will have to cave in and buy more finishing materials lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Even I will say - it is worth it. Done it to several cars of mine now, inc the 350. I use the Halfords one which I think was an AutoGlym one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylefly Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I clayed mine for the first time last week (used the autoglym kit) and it's amazing. As already said you will start stroking it every time you get in and out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slosh Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I use dodo juice clay lube, and clay bar from i4detailing. Cheap to get the concentrated dodo juice and lasts forever! Then the clay bar is cheap too. No point getting an expensive one coz you should only use it a couple of times anyway due to the nature of picking up grit and stuff from the paint. Completely defeats the object if you start rubbing that over the paint again next time! Edited September 9, 2013 by Slosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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