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Mar 21, 2010 | 06:49 PM

vallivette

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Racer

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first time clay bar!

Hey guys today was a beautiful day in va and i decided to clean my vette. It took about three hours for all the steps. Cleaning, waxing, polishing, and the first time i have ever used a clay bar and i was very pleased. Just thought id share. pics were taking with i phone but good qual.

after using the bar and right before i dried it.

after drying it.

sitting at the work parking lot.

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:57 PM

TPA Z06

Racer

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From: Central FL

Very nice!

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:59 PM

countslav

Burning Brakes

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From: Discovery Bay...of Sunny CA

Gota love those clay bars....

Beautiful vette....

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:01 PM

Munch

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From: Greenville SC

St. Jude Donor '10

Looks sharp!

What part of VA?

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:02 PM

JJ 86

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From: Springfield MO

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:03 PM

swpowell

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From: Stockbridge Ga

I have been wanting to try the car bar on my car, so it was really worth it?

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:06 PM

SSTG

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From: Mo.

Congrats on your pride and joy bud.

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:06 PM

csexton

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From: Danville Virginia

Looks great

Chuck

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Mar 21, 2010 | 07:06 PM

FRChilln

Drifting

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From: Bay Area, CA

Love that clay bar kit

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:07 PM

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countslav

Burning Brakes

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From: Discovery Bay...of Sunny CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by swpowell

I have been wanting to try the car bar on my car, so it was really worth it?

Yes,...You would be surprised what it will do for your paint/finish....

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:10 PM

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nassaubluecoupe

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From: Abilene Texas

Looks great! I need to try a clay bar, myself.

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:11 PM

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Vega$Vette

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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV

Quote:

Originally Posted by countslav

Yes,...You would be surprised what it will do for your paint/finish....

Little trick for you guys.

Before you Claybar.

When your car what you think is clean put your hand in a plastic bag and feel your paint thru the bag. You will feel the grit on the paint.

Claybar and try again with the bag.

You'll be amazed.

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:13 PM

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dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

Super job looks great

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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ALLEGRO

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From: Memphis Tennessee

Only tips I can add are these:

Start with a clean car.

Use lots of Quick Detailer when using the clay.

Do not for any reason use the clay if you DROP it on the ground.

Keep kneeding the bar as you work it.

Save "old" bars to use on your windshield. You won't believe how well it cleans the glass.

Enjoy

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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vallivette

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Racer

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its def worth it. You see a lot of dirt and grim on the clay bar while doing it. Im in dam neck in va beach munch

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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swpowell

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From: Stockbridge Ga

MAN! I am going to try it next weekend. All the positive replies make me want to do it more now.

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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vallivette

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Racer

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its a cheap thing to try and it works amazing. I am actually going to do it again in the next few days to get a little more off. Should you use a lot of preasure when rubbing with the clay??

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:35 PM

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mariofromnewyork

Late Model Domestics

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From: Virginia Beach VA

Let the clay do the work as it is just picking up the grit on the surface, no need to rub to hard!

My car could use a claying!!

Mario

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:39 PM

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vallivette

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Racer

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yes it could mario. Your ride looks like a completely new car now that you cleaned it. Its going to rain for the next couple of days which sucks. Im about to go out to the garage and polish the lips on my rims again. lol. needs a little bit more polishing.