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06-03-2004, 11:18 PM | #1 | |
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Clay Bar!
I decided to try a clay bar to get fall out off. It is amazing. I have to rub the paint quit a bit but it eventually comes off. I was wondering if the clay can remove paint if you do not use lubricant.
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06-04-2004, 02:35 PM | #2 | ||
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06-04-2004, 02:54 PM | #3 | |
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no lube the clay will kindda smear and stick to the car.....the bar does remove overspray
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06-05-2004, 01:44 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
Yes it does remove light overspray, tar, light traffic line paint.
I suggest breaking new clay bars into 3 section & work with section at a time. Keep 2 for clean work & 1 for dirty work(overspary, tar, etc.) If the bar does fall on the ground THROW IT AWAY. It will pick up every little pebble/debris on the ground - not so good to rub paint with that. Using a clay bar dry can scratch paint. Always use it wet with lube or plain water. |
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06-05-2004, 04:56 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
Ive been looking to buy one of these.How much do they cost.Sadly,they dont sell them at my local auto zone.
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06-13-2004, 10:53 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
Depends how good of a quality in clay you want. Our shop sells a $20 and $40. I honestly think they work about the same, so I just use the $20. You might be able to find cheaper. Someone even mentioned they found clay really cheap in the automotive section in walmart. Again, I don't know that quality of that. If you can't find them at your local car parts store, 2 suggestions. 1) try ordering them online, you'll probably be able to find a good deal. 2) go to a local dealership, and find out where their detailing shop is, and if they have a seperate accessories store. We have one above our detailing bays which sells rims, lights, and other accessories and it sells all you need to keep your car looking good too; clay, wax and buffing pads, etc.
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06-13-2004, 07:36 PM | #7 | ||
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06-24-2004, 02:48 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
is it possible to use playdough? it is clay too. or is the automotive clay designed to be very pure (abrasive free) or something to that nature?
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06-24-2004, 07:48 PM | #9 | |
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no sorry thats not clay thats dough
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06-24-2004, 10:05 PM | #10 | |
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.... playdough! Omg that stuff is all artificial no clay in it! I believe that the clay would be screened somehow to get out any of the larger clay particles.
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06-25-2004, 08:52 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
The auto clay is available in different gritt I guess you could call it. The softer the clay the less agressive it is. Cleaning the paint really well is necessary before rubing on it with clay to remove harsh tree sap or swapped paint. I use real hard clay on any type of paint instead of having different kinds all over I just apply different amounts of pressure on different types of paint.
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06-27-2004, 09:28 PM | #12 | |
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Re: Clay Bar!
i just used a claybar on my car this weekend for the first time. it is awesome! i never seen anything like it! my whole car is as smooth as glass, & the amazing thing is that the clay still looks like brand new! it's so wierd how it works. claybars will be new tools in my car care aresonal for now on!
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06-28-2004, 08:37 AM | #13 | |
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Its an awesome product for removing hard core contaminents like cement and baked on treesaps. If you rub agressively it slightly fades the paint and creates a leopard spot kinda looking finish. If I were to use the light soft clay it wouldnt do that , softer the less likely it will wear down the clear but the less likely it will remove the rough stuff , I use the hardest clay I can get it removes everything but always dulls the finish (I want it too) it just depends on how you get comfortable doing it.
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06-29-2004, 01:54 PM | #14 | ||
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06-30-2004, 09:53 PM | #15 | |
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no its not 100% safe sorry to argue , it grabs solid particles and drags them across the paint particles that you can or cant see. I used it almost every day for 5 years. Sounds like you do a good gentle job tho thats cool.
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