Clay Bar

[XRSics]

exactly what they all said

its defo one of the best paint prep out there and seeing as I never miss an oppo to post some pics of my car after using it, here ya go

my eyes hurt from the shine

[kona86]

but im strangely aroused! it looks awsome

[GreenXR6T]

I clay barred mine yesterday.

I was sceptical and hesitant at first but am now a fan. It's absolutely brilliant (Meguirs)

I didn't end up with sore arms. Those that did must've rubbed too hard or not had it wet enough.

No swirls or other side effects either and best of all super smooth paint.

Edited 30/11/08 12:48 PM by GreenXR6T

[Dream Machines]

Here are the clay bar makes I have and the differences

Clay Magic/3M - blue or red

Red is heavier grade and will marr dark colours

Blue may leave fine marrine if paint has iron filings on it

Contains soap and perfumes thus needs a soapy lubricant for it to work best

Can start leaving bits on your hands once it is soaked with lubricant a few times

Bilt Hamber - UK made bar with no soap or perfumes

the soft bar is more kneadable and as effective as the 3M blue bar and half the price

water or quick detail spray can be used with it and will be easier to wipe off residue

trick - cut the bar in half a few times and re knead to reveal the middle layer that has not been used yet

microwave a bar for 20 seconds (MAXIMUM) to soften it if it becomes difficult to knead

[our06t]

the maguires quik clay kit is awsome and easy to use

[XRSics]

but im strangely aroused! it looks awsome

Thanks, me too. lol always good to hear poz feedback after all the effort.

spent like 5 or 6 hours all up inside and out.

tried to find a nice lit up car park for some night shots but that was the only one close.

showed every1 I know..... like a kid who learnt to to tie his shoes..

[Dream Machines]

Thanks, me too. lol always good to hear poz feedback after all the effort.

spent like 5 or 6 hours all up inside and out.

tried to find a nice lit up car park for some night shots but that was the only one close.

showed every1 I know..... like a kid who learnt to to tie his shoes..

That is one aspect people do not understand. True professional detailing and enthusiast detailing as well, takes a lot of time

Myself and colleague's in the UK and USA spend up to five days on some cars

that's what it can take to get a concourse show car finish from factory paint

Involves deep cleaning to bring the colour back to the paint, lifting up the metal flake to the surface, paint correction (all marks removed), enhancement to increase wetness, depth and clarity

Plus interior, exterior trim polishing and more