Clay Question
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2009
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From: Fairfax VA
Clay Question
Hey guys, I plan on claying my car this weekend. I read that a lot of you use Z7 when claying. Is there something besides that I could use, preferably something I could pick up at a B&M? First time claying, so I just want to make sure I do it right.
Thanks,
Tommy
Thanks,
Tommy
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Okotoks Alberta
I have used a quick detailer (megs) mixed about 60/40 detailer/distilled water and it worked fine. The QD gets expensive if you use it as you should to keep your panels well lubricated while claying.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach / London State: Dazed and confused
Application –a thin film of lubrication (see Detailer’s Clay Lubrication) provides a safety barrier that enables the clay to hydroplane across the surface. In other words, the clay is aquaplaning on a micro-thin film of lubrication between it and the paint surface removing the (protruding) surface contaminants by abrasion and encapsulation by the malleable clay.
Without lubrication the clay will abrade the paint surface much like a dry-sanding block and will produce significant fine surface marring. When you start the clay process you’ll feel resistance as you glide the clay with its lubricant, this is normal, the resistance will lessen as the contaminants are removed, once there is no more resistance you can move to the next 2 x 2-foot section
Without lubrication the clay will abrade the paint surface much like a dry-sanding block and will produce significant fine surface marring. When you start the clay process you’ll feel resistance as you glide the clay with its lubricant, this is normal, the resistance will lessen as the contaminants are removed, once there is no more resistance you can move to the next 2 x 2-foot section
Former Vendor
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From: Stuart Florida
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Alaska
Half teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent per quart of water. Shake up well and use all you want. Been claying our cars for years with this mixture and using anything store bought is just a waste of money.
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