clay bar?

[redxtreme44]

i was searchin throguh these and i see people are using clay bars. can u guys give me some feedback on what it does and where i can get come?

[BobOnAir]

It's a bar of clay,, synthetic clay,,, you use it with soapy water,, or if you buy the mothers clay bar kit,, you use the Showtime Spray detailer with it for lubrication.

You spray on the Showtime, or soapy water and flaten the clay bar on a hard spot like the roll of a fender, then you start rubbing your clear coat... it'll take off over spray,, hardened bugs, minor minor scratches, contaminants n such,, and basically takes your clear coat back to when it was sprayed on.
Then you have to wax to put UV protection back on.
OH,, leaves clear soooo smooth.. like a babies butt!

[vdog0531]

Clay bar does not remove scratches. It will remove paint transferr, but it will not help with scratches. Clay bars are a MUST when detailing and remove all the air borne contaminents that get inbedded into your clear coat. I would recommend using a quick detailer spray instaed of soap and water because of the superior lubrication. good luck.

Vernon

[Derek@2020Kustoms]

Clay Bars are totally non-abrasive and are the most efficient and safe way to quickly remove surface contamination, overspray by “pulling” if off the surface. Clay is a must before polishing your truck for an ultra-smooth finish.

I have Adam's Clay bar and Detail Spray Combo. The clay isnt as stiff as others and comes in a nice case which I found to be genius since no other brand gives you anything.

http://www.2020kustoms.com/?product&ID=16

[Waynestowels]

Clay is used for removing surface contaminants such as overspray.
It makes your paint feel smooth as glass.
It is not recommended for removal of embedded contaminants as it does not remove all the embedded pieces, more like "clips" them off. It can "pull" some out, but leaves others. For this you will need an acid wash followed by a neutralizer for the best results and to actually remove all of it.

Clay is one of my favorite products to use as it makes polishing and waxing easier

[redxtreme44]

have u guys ever used the mother's kit?

[Waynestowels]

Quote: Originally Posted by redxtreme44

have u guys ever used the mother's kit?

Mothers is a good kit

[99lilredsdime]

i used the mothers kit sunday and it makes waxing a whole lot easier..it is worth the money

[Rompn]

Get the Zaino kit. It's about $100 shipped and comes with 2 claybars, washing soap, quick detailer, polishing compound, wax, buff pads and a few other things. I'm still using my kit from over a year ago when I ordered it. The entire claybar system takes about 8 hours from start to finish (following the instructions they provide). Better than any other detailing product I've used. Do a search on "Zaino."

[redxtreme44]

thanks a lot.. time for the spring cleaning

[Waynestowels]

You should be able to do a complete detail in less than 8 hours..., inside and out

Claying is my favorite process..., it is sooo easy and makes the polishing and waxing that much eaasier...

[Rompn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Waynestowels

You should be able to do a complete detail in less than 8 hours..., inside and out

Following the directions Zaino provides, it takes a solid 8 hours to do just the outside correctly.

[Waynestowels]

Hmmmm...,
8 hours is a LOT of time.
Are you using the ZFX and ZPRO? It dries instantly. I can apply and remove it all in less than an hour easily...

[LikeaRock]

Quote: Originally Posted by Waynestowels

You should be able to do a complete detail in less than 8 hours..., inside and out

Claying is my favorite process..., it is sooo easy and makes the polishing and waxing that much eaasier...

That's pretty good time to do inside and out, providing the interior/exterior is in decent shape. I recently clayed for my first time, on my sisters 99 Ram. I purchased the Mothers kit and just used the Clay Bar, I saved the Detail spray for, well basically, "detailing" when I need it, and I didn't need the wax, although I tried it and it's good stuff. All in all, I was able to wash, clay, wash, dry, and apply two coats of wax with an orbital buffer in just over 4 hours time. But damn, it was time well spent



Pretty good reflection in that last pic

[projects10]

<-------- to scared to use a orbital buffer to buff or wax

[redxtreme44]

never used a buffer and i don't plain on learning on my truck... maybe my dads

[5918MIKE]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rompn

Following the directions Zaino provides, it takes a solid 8 hours to do just the outside correctly.

Zaino is a great product, love it but I would add a polish step between the clay and the Zaino to remove swirls and light scratches. Usually I do a pass with Poorboys SSR2.5 followed with a pass with 1Z metallic polish wax then a pass with Klasse AIO before I put on 1 coat of Z5 and 1 coat of Z2 Pro and the whole process only takes about 6 hours.

To save some time clay as you wash, use the wash soap which is also cheaper than the clay lube or quick detail spray.

[LikeaRock]

Quote: Originally Posted by projects10

<-------- to scared to use a orbital buffer to buff or wax

It was the only thing I had around, and I didn't want to buff the whole truck by hand. My next investment is a Porter Cable