Clay Bar

[98yellowcobra]

I want to buy one and use it but do I use it after like I polish it or just right after the car wash?

[BAd Dad]

After the car wash before the polish

[98yellowcobra]

After the car wash before the polish

Yeah I googled the question but thanks.

[soap]

Wash (leave wet)
Clay
Wash (dry)
Polish
Wax

The purpose of clay is to pull contaminates out of the paint, so just think of it as another step in cleaning prior to polishing or waxing.

--Joe

[Joe]

There is a good clay bar howto at www.zainobros.com - I order my products from there as well :D

[black88coupe]

Thanks for the tip on their website joe.

There is a good clay bar howto at www.zainobros.com - I order my products from there as well :D

[Joe]

Thanks for the tip on their website joe.

NP - great info there :D

[dirtybird]

This is hilarious, I was JUST thinking about going out and doing this to my truck :lol: Do you need to wax right after? Is it necessary or just a good idea since there is no protection on the clear coat.....I guess I just answered my own question :lol:

[Joe]

The first time you do it, wash your vehicle with 50/50 regular dawn dish soap and water, this will strip away any old polish/wax before you start the clay process :D

[dirtybird]

Yeah, I can't do it today, I have something going on later. Maybe Labor Day I will do it. :nod:

[Joe]

One more tip, clay in the shade if possible and be sure to use the clay bar lube or REGULAR car wash soap and water, makes the process a little easier.

soap/water tends to break down the clay a little quicker, but I've done it that way quite a few times without issue. You'll be amazed at how different the paint feels after using clay.

[dirtybird]

Yeah, mine feels like sand paper right now. :shake: I bought Mothers or Meguiars clay bar kit. I was going to clay it then have my buddy wheel it. I am just trying to figure out a DAY I want to spend working on my truck.

[Joe]

Yeah, mine feels like sand paper right now. :shake: I bought Mothers or Meguiars clay bar kit. I was going to clay it then have my buddy wheel it. I am just trying to figure out a DAY I want to spend working on my truck.

Enjoy it while you can, after two kids I haven't detailed my truck in two years :lol:

[dirtybird]

haha, I need to do the interior too..........I'm going to do that now. seeya.

[BAd Dad]

Meguirs quick detail spray also makes a excellent clay bar lubricant.

[Joe]

Meguirs quick detail spray also makes a excellent clay bar lubricant.

That will work, just don't use the Ultimate Quick Detailer as a clay bar lube :D

[98yellowcobra]

When I googled the answer I found a howto video on youtube and the video used quik detailer to make the car wet but thanks for the info I think your way would be easier

[Kandied91z]

becareful with dish soap. unless it's a harder factory clear you will eat through your custom/aftermarket clear in 2-3 washes. very few waxes require that step any more and when you polish it removes your wax anyhow if the clay bar didn't get it.

meguiars had a thing over the summer that murrays sold 2 bars, detailer, cleaner wax and a micro fiber for $16. great deal.

[slickstang]

One more note on using a clay bay make Sure you wash your car throughly If you leave one grain of dirt behind it can get caught in the clay bar and destroy a paint job!

[Hugger Z]

I gotta re-clay my car. I too use Zaino. Great stuff! It's been 2 years and my car still looks great!

[uwntsumrtII]

also your gonna want to wrap and fold the clay constantly. this gives you a fresh surface on the bar.