YES!!!....I'm a clay man!
06-02-2008, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='593473' date='Jun 2 2008, 08:57 AM
im planning to buy the same clay kit frm meguiars...
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
it comes with the white clay right?
whats ur car colour?
im afraid of marring my jet black
Same as Brit in NJ said....loads of lube, then you'll have no problems.
Yes the clay is white colour, i couldn't believe how much crap came off of the car onto the clay!!
Mines Platinum Gray and that's quite a dark colour and i had no probs.
I probably used a little too much lube because when i'd finished i'd used nearly half a spray bottle!
06-02-2008, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='593515' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:33 AM
I'm due to pop my clay "cherry" soon too. 
Thanks for the reinforcement!
Thanks for the reinforcement!
06-02-2008, 10:28 AM
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I clayed my last car for the first time, after washing it very well first. It made the finish seem great after words, very smooth like glass. However I noticed a few weeks later it looks like my paint had scratches on it. I don't know if this was caused by the clay or not but to be honest I'm afraid of that happening on my new car.
06-04-2008, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='593693' date='Jun 2 2008, 11:28 AM
I clayed my last car for the first time, after washing it very well first. It made the finish seem great after words, very smooth like glass. However I noticed a few weeks later it looks like my paint had scratches on it. I don't know if this was caused by the clay or not but to be honest I'm afraid of that happening on my new car.
As far as the clay getting dirty, I kneaded it quite a bit, but have no idea how often yo need to knead it or when the clay is to dirty and you need to throw it away. If I pick up a big contaminant then I pinch of that piece of clay before kneading it...
SO, anyone know how often you need to knead and/or replace?
06-04-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='593546' date='Jun 2 2008, 10:07 AM
Same as Brit in NJ said....loads of lube, then you'll have no problems.
I probably used a little too much lube because when i'd finished i'd used nearly half a bottle!
I probably used a little too much lube because when i'd finished i'd used nearly half a bottle!
Just Kidding!! Congrats on your detailing work.
06-05-2008, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Glock-357' post='595602' date='Jun 4 2008, 03:49 PM
I only clay when I have to. I had some sort of over-spray on the trunk, part of the roof and rear fenders. Clay worked great. I used most of the lube just on those parts and you want to float the clay back and forth so it hydroplanes on the lube (no pressure). It can leave scratches if: you let the clay get too dirty, too much pressure or not enough lube...
As far as the clay getting dirty, I kneaded it quite a bit, but have no idea how often yo need to knead it or when the clay is to dirty and you need to throw it away. If I pick up a big contaminant then I pinch of that piece of clay before kneading it...
SO, anyone know how often you need to knead and/or replace?
As far as the clay getting dirty, I kneaded it quite a bit, but have no idea how often yo need to knead it or when the clay is to dirty and you need to throw it away. If I pick up a big contaminant then I pinch of that piece of clay before kneading it...
SO, anyone know how often you need to knead and/or replace?
I haven't noticed scratches caused by clay before but you should probably polish those out before applying wax if there are some, though I tend to own light colour cars.
I haven't had enough time or the right weather to do the whole car yet, I know I have some scratches I need to sort out.
06-05-2008, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kneemah' post='596590' date='Jun 5 2008, 05:01 PM
do you guys use dishwashing soup to get rid of the old wax before claying?
06-06-2008, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kneemah' post='596590' date='Jun 5 2008, 07:01 PM
do you guys use dishwashing soup to get rid of the old wax before claying?
I did use the 2 bucket method for the first time though, i kept rinsing my micro fibre wash mit in between using the suds.
I checked the bottom of the rinse bucket after i'd finished.....couldn't believe the amount of grit and crap that was in there!!!
Previously i'd have unknowingly rubbed that all over my paintwork!!!!
06-06-2008, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='593391' date='Jun 2 2008, 12:35 PM
Yes.....i've finally done it, i'm no longer a clay virgin!!!
I have to admit that over the past few weeks i've been reading all about you guys claying your rides.
And truth be told i thought it was all hype!.....i was wrong!
My E60 is 5 months old, i thought the paint finish looked fantastic and couldn't be improved, i was wrong again!
I bought Meguiars clay kit, washed the car and went for it, i couldn't believe how easy it was and how much crap
was stuck to my paintwork. i clayed the whole car to a slippery smooth finish.....unbelievable!
Hand polished and waxed, i noticed after claying how much easier the polish and wax went onto the car.
This morning my car sits in the company car park surrounded by clean but dull cars.....mine gleams!!!
On the down side....it's due to rain soon!
If anyone reading this is still undecided......do it!!!
P.S. I know this thread is worthless without pictures.....but have a heart, it was nearly dark when i finished last night
and i thought my arms were going to drop off. Pics soon i promise.
I have to admit that over the past few weeks i've been reading all about you guys claying your rides.
And truth be told i thought it was all hype!.....i was wrong!
My E60 is 5 months old, i thought the paint finish looked fantastic and couldn't be improved, i was wrong again!
I bought Meguiars clay kit, washed the car and went for it, i couldn't believe how easy it was and how much crap
was stuck to my paintwork. i clayed the whole car to a slippery smooth finish.....unbelievable!
Hand polished and waxed, i noticed after claying how much easier the polish and wax went onto the car.
This morning my car sits in the company car park surrounded by clean but dull cars.....mine gleams!!!
On the down side....it's due to rain soon!
If anyone reading this is still undecided......do it!!!
P.S. I know this thread is worthless without pictures.....but have a heart, it was nearly dark when i finished last night
and i thought my arms were going to drop off. Pics soon i promise.
