RobMk6 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I've just spent an eternity in this section reading up on stuff, but what actually is a clay bar? whats it made of etc? and how exactly do you use one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 It feels like a really sticky plastercene (or however its spelt) You need to get a good lube, spray one section at a time, mould a piece of the clay into a small disk and gently rub over the car using long gentle strokes. you will hear and feel it pulling all the inperfections out of the car and once its been done your paintwork will feel smoother than it has ever done before! Makes the car easier to polish/wax and gives a better finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST170 Dan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 they are designed to gently remove bonded contaminents that washing alone does not remove, without damaging the paint. if you are going to correct paint you need a completely clean surface with nothing on it it, otherwise you will damage the paint. as said, its made from some kind of synthetic putty and is comonly used with a quick detailer (or in some cases water) as a lubricant to allow you to rub the clay on the surface. if you clay a freshly washed car you can see the dirt come off in the clay! it leaves the paint completely smooth and gives a better surface for polishing and/or waxing. its typically done evry couple of months as part of a major detailing session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufio_gti Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I used turtle wax ice clay stuff. The clay is mixed into some sort of liquid and it comes with an applicator that fits onto your hand. Afterwards water just glides of the body work in little tiny balls lol Use this link for YouTube that uses the product around the 6 minute mark. I used a few times on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 i'd keep away from turtle rubbish if im honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I used turtle wax ice clay stuff. The clay is mixed into some sort of liquid and it comes with an applicator that fits onto your hand. Afterwards water just glides of the body work in little tiny balls lol Use this link for YouTube that uses the product around the 6 minute mark. I used a few times on the car It is also sylicone basses and lasts a tenth of the time decent clay/polish/wax does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ T Bitz Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Is it true you can use diluted car shampoo as the lubricant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Is it true you can use diluted car shampoo as the lubricant? depends which one you get? Some you can just use water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Is it true you can use diluted car shampoo as the lubricant? Yes, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjosland Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 So after claying do you wipe the area you have just done or just leave it for polishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice thread revival. After you clay you should clean the paint with something, either a light abrasive or just some IPA. Depends what you're trying to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 most people wash the car again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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