Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Claybarring - WOW !!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 09:04 PM
  #21  
behnevette's Avatar
behnevette
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 512
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default

My wife got overspray all over her 98 at work, and I never used a clay bar before, either. Let me just say that it is nothing short of AMAZING! I couldn't believe it was that easy! The overspray came right off with very little effort. I am now a clay bar guy!!!
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:10 PM
  #22  
deadbolt67's Avatar
deadbolt67
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 314
Likes: 1
From: West TN
Default

Did not believe the hype, but bought one and used it over the weekend. Incredible... Best $20.00 I have ever spent.
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:17 PM
  #23  
Cruisin''s Avatar
Cruisin'
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default

I got a new Zaino clay bar that I have yet to use. I have been putting it off, but I guess now that the weather is getting nice out ... I need to bite the bullet and do it! Now I curious to see what it can do for my Vette.
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:08 AM
  #24  
vertc51116's Avatar
vertc51116
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
From: Mustangs are like Tampons.. Every P*$$* has one!
Default

so how much did it cost? I have a guy who does it less than a minute from my house for i think $125. Is that way too high, if so. where do you buy the clay??
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:12 AM
  #25  
behnevette's Avatar
behnevette
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 512
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default

I bought the Clay Magic kit at Autozone for only $10. It's very easy to do. I actually enjoyed doing it. $125??
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:17 AM
  #26  
talon90's Avatar
talon90
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Default

Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
A clay bar works wonders. Did mine last year and I was amazed.
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:20 AM
  #27  
02gt350's Avatar
02gt350
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,451
Likes: 2
From: East Peoria Illinois
Default

il have to post a pic of my car. i did the clay bar then maguiers 3 step tody. girlfriend was doing her makeup in the reflection of the hood
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:57 PM
  #28  
diyguy's Avatar
diyguy
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,024
Likes: 18
From: DFW Texas
Default

I just got to wondering.... is this "CLAY" anything special? It seems to handle much like other types of clay at just about any store that seels hobbycraft stuff. .

Wonder if there is a difference and if so, what???


OH...and DO agree.. nothing can match the smoothness of a good clay barred car then several coats of wax.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-8

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 07:21 PM
  #29  
cirob's Avatar
cirob
Intermediate
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Default

I have a water spot on my hood just noticed it seems to be in the paint or clear coat will claying the area get rid of the spot? if not please help.
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 07:54 PM
  #30  
xmania124's Avatar
xmania124
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Clarkston MI
Default

I test all my car care products on my daily driver ('02 Yellow Monte Carlo) I clayed the entire surface...hood, fenders, doors, everything...the car had almost 95K miles on it when I did it and I think NOW it looks like the day I bought it.

There were a ton of little specs (metal, dirt, etc) embedded that the clay just yanked right out...I followed up w/ some turtle wax and was pretty impressed...

Now on to the C6...
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 07:56 PM
  #31  
xmania124's Avatar
xmania124
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Clarkston MI
Default

Originally Posted by diyguy
I just got to wondering.... is this "CLAY" anything special? It seems to handle much like other types of clay at just about any store that seels hobbycraft stuff. .

Wonder if there is a difference and if so, what???
I wouldn't gamble if I was you...probably small differences but very important small differences.

Better question: Is Mother's better than Zaino clay? What else have folks used? I used the Mother's kit and was pretty satisfied.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:46 PM.

story-0
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Is the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the best Silverado yet?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-16 08:01:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

Slideshow: 5 best and 5 worst Corvette daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:32:13


VIEW MORE
story-2
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

Slideshow: The headlights of every Corvette generation explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:17:14


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-5
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE