Quick Question about clay bar?
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Wellsboro Pa
I wash first with Dawn which really removes a lot of tar, grease. Then claybar using a squirt bottle of water with a little Dawn and lots of water to lube as I go. Then wash it again. Then wax, polish - I use Zaino Z5 polish and Z6 gloss enhancer. Usually only claybar every 2 years or so. May do some spot claybar especially around rear of wheel wells. Worth doing at least once and as needed after that.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: glenside pennsylvania pa/ la
it takes me hours to do mine i wash it then use car wash and wash it again but using the clay bar it makes the surface slicker than the spray it never sticks then i wash it again wiht a fresh bucket of soap and water. then all the other stuff its takes a long time. but the clay bar gets allot of dirt of u wopuldnt think is there. just my 2 cents
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From: Glastonbury CT.
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Dawn has a high alkali content and is good for removing stubborn debris and some layers of wax. Some call it the 'first blood' car washing liquid.
You end up with a clean surface from wax and polish. I would not use it every time you wash the car but would use it when you are going to do extensive 'deep' detailing.
777
You end up with a clean surface from wax and polish. I would not use it every time you wash the car but would use it when you are going to do extensive 'deep' detailing.
777
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Boise ID
Where can you buy just the clay? I can only find it in the expensive packages with the detail spray included, which I have bottles galore of. I’m a klutz and end up dropping the bar at some point and have to toss it.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Tip: lay a clean towel down under the area you are working (claying) for example on the sides and upper edges. That way if you do accidently drop it, it's still usable.
Tip 2: Use one-half capful of the same car wash you use to wash the vehicle (in Zaino case, Z7) into an 8 oz or so spray bottle add water for your lubricant. Make it don't buy it. I use an empty Z8 spray bottle.
Last edited by Jet-Jock; Jan 29, 2007 at 12:28 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Sugar Land Texas
Washing after clay is not necessary if you use a good detailing spray wax as a lube. Just wipe off with a good microfiber cloth. Follow with a fine polish to remove any swirl marks followed by a good wax and finally with a sealant. You will be amazed at the results. It takes me about a good 6 to 8 hours. The secret is using good products. I've been doing this for years with great success.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,732
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From: Napa Ca
Dawn has a high alkali content and is good for removing stubborn debris and some layers of wax. Some call it the 'first blood' car washing liquid.
You end up with a clean surface from wax and polish. I would not use it every time you wash the car but would use it when you are going to do extensive 'deep' detailing.
777
You end up with a clean surface from wax and polish. I would not use it every time you wash the car but would use it when you are going to do extensive 'deep' detailing.
777
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