Clay bar
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
Clay bar
I just finished clay barring my black 95, Boy did it make it feel smoother. I will do my windshield next. What I need advice on is to do the dark targa top and the rear hatch glass. I kinda remember reading not to do the targa top but can not remember where I read it. I want to thank all who can help.
Thanks
Hawkeye56
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Hawkeye56
Melting Slicks
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Im not sure if they are the same, but for my 92 I had a ton of water spots that wouldn't come out no matter what I used. Someone here suggested use a product call Bar Keepers Friend. Its cheap, its at Home Depot and I used it on a low speed with my DA Buffer and it made the top look brand new... Here is the post from a few years ago... Look at post #9 and #12
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ned-glass.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ned-glass.html
Last edited by Mayor111; Jun 15, 2019 at 10:19 PM.
Racer
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Im not sure if they are the same, but for my 92 I had a ton of water spots that wouldn't come out no matter what I used. Someone here suggested use a product call Bar Keepers Friend. Its cheap, its at Home Depot and I used it on a low speed with my DA Buffer and it made the top look brand new... Here is the post from a few years ago... Look at post #9 and #12
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ned-glass.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ned-glass.html
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If you will clay the front windshield, the rear is fine too. The lexan top, I would leave alone. There is a uv protectant layer on it, and polishing or even the light abrasion of clay is asking for trouble with that imo.
Safety Car
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I use the clay bar treatment on my acrylic top, and the difference is impressive! I was skeptical, too, so I called McGuire's, and they encouraged the idea. The clay treatment is very low abrasion, even less that polishing compound. Its secret is that it removes the contaminates rather than spreading them around.
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Burning Brakes
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The acrylic top that was what I forgot. My top looks great after a good polishing with detail spray so I will leave it alone. Yes I am in the process of polishing now as the clay left some ugly streaks on the hood. I am using the Chemical Guys pads and compound, Wow does it do a fantastic job. I will do there complete process. Wash, clay, polish, glaze, seal and wax.
Being a black car it shows all sins.
Thank you for all the great advice
Hawkeye56
Being a black car it shows all sins.
Thank you for all the great advice
Hawkeye56
Melting Slicks
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For paint - Meguiars M205 for a nice polish with minimal cutting or M105 for more aggressive cutting.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
Well I need to ask how did it make it easier? I used the 3M clay and it was fairly easy just time consuming.
I have been polishing with the orbital polisher and it was a real learning curve but it has made the paint pop and I have not even done the final process yet, I can’t wait to see it finished.
Thanks
Hawkeye56
I have been polishing with the orbital polisher and it was a real learning curve but it has made the paint pop and I have not even done the final process yet, I can’t wait to see it finished.
Thanks
Hawkeye56
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Well I need to ask how did it make it easier? I used the 3M clay and it was fairly easy just time consuming.
I have been polishing with the orbital polisher and it was a real learning curve but it has made the paint pop and I have not even done the final process yet, I can’t wait to see it finished.
Thanks
Hawkeye56
I have been polishing with the orbital polisher and it was a real learning curve but it has made the paint pop and I have not even done the final process yet, I can’t wait to see it finished.
Thanks
Hawkeye56
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Being fortunate enough to live near the Griot flagship store I have used a lot of their products. The synthetic clay bar is one that I find especially useful. Go online to their website and see if they have any specials when you want to buy one of their products. They also have videos showing the correct way to use the products.
Not sure if online is the same as buying at the local store but they give a discount to customers in car clubs. They also have free classes showing detailing techniques that are really helpful. Just lucky to live close.
Not sure if online is the same as buying at the local store but they give a discount to customers in car clubs. They also have free classes showing detailing techniques that are really helpful. Just lucky to live close.