I love the way it feels just after a good claying and waxing...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Santa Maria CA
The claybar is a great product. I clayed mine yesterday. I had not washed it in weeks. Even after a hand wash, the paint felt like sandpaper full of stuck on deposits. After the claybar it was smooth as glass.
I used the Mother's kit which comes with their detailer spray. I can't stand using their detailer spray simply because it smells like cinnamon which I hate.
I used the Mother's kit which comes with their detailer spray. I can't stand using their detailer spray simply because it smells like cinnamon which I hate.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,858
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From: Santa Maria CA
Otherwise the paint feels like sandpaper and you can even see a bunch of black dots which are stuck on deposits that don't come off with a hand wash. The claybar picks that stuff off the paint without scratching. You first hand wash and dry. Then you claybar the car per the instructions. After that you can add your favorite wax. From there use a detailer spray as maintenance to remove deposits before they have time to stick.
http://www.meguiars.com/video/index_...h%20Clay%20Kit
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Southwest Kansas
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You need to wash the car first with a detergent like Dawn (I know they tell you not to use dish washing soap for your car), but the reason they tell you NOT to do it is because it removes all the wax and polish, but that is where you want to start. Do a search there are some good threads about claying your car. I just did mine this past weekend and then a couple coats of Zaino. The paint feels like it's wet (so slick).
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Vancouver Wa
Here is another neat little trick. Go grab a sandwich baggy and put your fingers in it then run it over your car. You will be amazed at what you can feel. I normally clay my Vette twice a year. Also, if you drop your clay, might as well throw it away. I learned that lesson the hard way a couple of years ago.