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When you've washed the car, run your fingers over the paint, if it feels a bit rough, with tree sap or persistent bits of muck, then a clay bar will remove that and leave it feeling really smooth.
I do mine about once per year.
Had an interesting discussion with my son on this, I was encouraging him to clay his car, because it felt very rough, he told me that people shouldn't be touching the car so it wasn't a problem. Struggled to find a hole in his argument ! You can't see when a car needs claying, you have to feel it
I do mine about once per year.
Had an interesting discussion with my son on this, I was encouraging him to clay his car, because it felt very rough, he told me that people shouldn't be touching the car so it wasn't a problem. Struggled to find a hole in his argument ! You can't see when a car needs claying, you have to feel it
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Keep it on topic? Ha.
You might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
Like I've said before though. Aston martins marr quite easily, so if you clay it, a machine polish would be advisable, but I'd that's not an option, then just clay the car very lightly and use plenty of water/clay lube.
The single biggest difference you can make to the look of a car though, is to have some form of machine polishing done. I'm also betting that those of you that say your car is in very good condition etc would be very surprised at how much better your car could look with the right treatment. Light silver cars might be the only really exception, but regardless, there is always room for improvement.
You might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
Like I've said before though. Aston martins marr quite easily, so if you clay it, a machine polish would be advisable, but I'd that's not an option, then just clay the car very lightly and use plenty of water/clay lube.
The single biggest difference you can make to the look of a car though, is to have some form of machine polishing done. I'm also betting that those of you that say your car is in very good condition etc would be very surprised at how much better your car could look with the right treatment. Light silver cars might be the only really exception, but regardless, there is always room for improvement.
Calculator said:
Is a clay bar worthwhile (the paintwork is in very good shape)?
I know some on here, do clay bar their own cars. I’d say, only do it if it’s contaminated with road tar, tree sap etc. But unless you’re sure of the correct technique, best get a pro to do it, and then have a minor correction detail. Well worth it IMHO.Then follow the two bucket washing method, google ‘white details pamper pack’ and click on the ‘correct technique’ link. He shows a step by step, how to wash.
There are prices for detailing on that site too. I’m not connected, just used his services.
paddy328 said:
Keep it on topic? Ha.
You might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
Like I've said before though. Aston martins marr quite easily, so if you clay it, a machine polish would be advisable, but I'd that's not an option, then just clay the car very lightly and use plenty of water/clay lube.
The single biggest difference you can make to the look of a car though, is to have some form of machine polishing done. I'm also betting that those of you that say your car is in very good condition etc would be very surprised at how much better your car could look with the right treatment. Light silver cars might be the only really exception, but regardless, there is always room for improvement.
Could you drop me a quick PM with the cost of your service? ThanksYou might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
Like I've said before though. Aston martins marr quite easily, so if you clay it, a machine polish would be advisable, but I'd that's not an option, then just clay the car very lightly and use plenty of water/clay lube.
The single biggest difference you can make to the look of a car though, is to have some form of machine polishing done. I'm also betting that those of you that say your car is in very good condition etc would be very surprised at how much better your car could look with the right treatment. Light silver cars might be the only really exception, but regardless, there is always room for improvement.
paddy328 said:
Keep it on topic? Ha.
You might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
Thats right, I'm a great fan of claying, but my son argued that all the muck you can't see, doesn't need removing. You might not look at a car and think that it needs claying, however, look at the bar after its been done and you will see the crap that's been taken off.
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