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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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How does it work on getting embedded brake dust off the wheels?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Do it, it's worth it...
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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should this not be in the detailing forum?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Just don't clay bar your 5 too often, have lots of barring fluid (like some have said), and you'll be fine
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ModBargains' post='634493' date='Jul 28 2008, 05:48 PM
Just don't clay bar your 5 too often, have lots of barring fluid (like some have said), and you'll be fine
Is barring fluid in the kit or what is it?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='634492' date='Jul 28 2008, 02:44 PM
should this not be in the detailing forum?
I am sure one of the mods will move it soon enough...
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='634495' date='Jul 28 2008, 04:51 PM
Is barring fluid in the kit or what is it?
It was in the kit I received as a gift. It was a Mother's set, probably from Pep Boys or a similar chain. The fluid is like detailing mist in a spray bottle. It feels a little soapy to the touch and allows the bar to glide over your paint. Then you just wipe it off with a microfiber towel, and apply wax as normal. Regarding your other question about embedded brake dust, I'm not sure as I've never tried it.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='634496' date='Jul 28 2008, 05:51 PM
I am sure one of the mods will move it soon enough...
Yeah, you're right, I should have started the thread in that area --- My Bad......shame on me.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Well I used the clay bar on the hood yesterday, man! what a difference -- it really works great!!!
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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How many times can the clay bar be used before throwing it out? What does the clay look like before it starts damaging the paint on your car?

Thanks in advance!
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