Claying?

[CRAPLOGINNAME]

Sorry folks

I guess this has been done a million times before but just briefly, I washed the car yesterday and rekindled my love for having it all shined up. Ashamedly it had been a while since last time due to family etc.

Anyway, it's covered in sap, tar and bugs and feels really rough to the touch. Does claying get these off? What worries me is the thought of rubbing clay into paintwork and then spreading bugs, tar and sap around. Won't that completely wreck it?

Thanks in advance

[evolutionvalet]

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Used clay for a long time and as long as you use plenty of lube (unless its Bilt Hamber clay where you just need water) and keep turning the Clay you will be fine. If you drop it though throw it away.

HTH

Kev

Edited by evolutionvalet on Tuesday 3rd June 16:14

[CRAPLOGINNAME]

Thanks for the prompt response. Just a couple more questions then I'll leave you alone

I've heard Maguiars is good, if a little small to work with. What do you use and also, what do you lubricate with?

[TaylotS2K]

Megs do a quick clay kit with quick detailer for the lube.

[evolutionvalet]

Meguiars is good but Bilt Hamber is better IMHO.

We use Mother's clay and Sonus along with Mother's Showtime Quick Detailer spray or Bilt Hamber whichever we have in stock.

Give Tim a shout and he will help you out...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/cat_9...


HTH

Kev

Edited by evolutionvalet on Tuesday 3rd June 17:48

[jayplay28]

not used Bilt hamber myself but Sonus green is a good mild clay. Or try the yellow poly clay available from tim at cleanyourcar.co.uk. Both excellent mild clay

Regards,
Jay
www.gleamingkleen.co.uk

[domster]

Remove that signature at once you heartless advertiser. And stop nicking Jim's biscuits

Four posts buddy? You have some catching up to do!

[360 detailing]

CRAPLOGINNAME said:

Sorry folks

I guess this has been done a million times before but just briefly, I washed the car yesterday and rekindled my love for having it all shined up. Ashamedly it had been a while since last time due to family etc.

Anyway, it's covered in sap, tar and bugs and feels really rough to the touch. Does claying get these off? What worries me is the thought of rubbing clay into paintwork and then spreading bugs, tar and sap around. Won't that completely wreck it?

Thanks in advance

A Few points that may help.

Firstly, lets change the thinking a little, your not rubbing the clay into the car, your running it over the car.
Make sure your car is as clean as practically possible first. The clay is not designed as a cleaner to remove dirt and grime, its designed to remove particles that your washing program can't.

Many people who first use clay find they are disapointed with the product as it has put more scratches into the surface than before it was used - As above, get as much dirt and debris off as possible first. Think about what the clay is doing, its picking up and holding and minute particles of grit etc. If you don't get as much of this off as possible then there is a much higher chance that you will "drag" this right across a panel ( You will feel it, don't worry! ).

The advice given above on clay grades is top notch. You can buy really aggressive clays which in the wrong hands and without lots and lots of lubricant, will damage a car beyond any repair that can be done with machine polishing.
The yellow graded clay mentioned is what I use on a daily basis, I find the performance of this is exactly what I'm looking for, not too agressive but is able to lift 99% of contaminents.

And remember, if you drop it, throw it! Oh and plenty of lube, its the only way!!

HTH

Al