AutoGlym Claybar kit - any good?

[Casa1862]

I've a Solid Black Lexus IS300h which is just over two years old, the paintwork is not looking great and what I've noticed that when it gets bird poo on it, it's really difficult to remove and leaves a mark, it's almost as if nothing is protecting the paintwork.

I'm think of using the AutoGlym Claybar kit to give it a good clay and clean, it comes with the clay, spray and polish, doesn't come with a wax, anyone recommend a good wax for a 1st timer?

https://www.autoglym.com/clay-detailing-complete-k...

Thanks

[harveys]

I would recommend bilt hamber. Check out the reviews.

[Summit_Detailing]

I'd not recommend claying a car unless you are going to machine polish afterwards as you'll inevitably leave some clay marring behind which will look rather unpleasant when the sun comes out...especially on butter soft lexus paint!

I'd recommend using chemical cleaners and a paint cleanser to clean the surface prior to a layer of wax which is obviously the protection element.

cheers

Chris

[Casa1862]

Thanks for the replies, it was a leased car that I owned from new, I sent it back perfect and when I purchased it back after bca had it stored the paint was really poor, no idea what they did in the three months they had it. The petrol cap was full of mud so I assume it sat in some field and got caked in mud, obviously didn't clean it with much care. Now, any bird poo just leaves a mark even if removed within minutes.

Maybe clay is not the answer, a decent wax maybe. The autoglym kit seemed relatively inexpensive and had all items apart from final wax. Might need to think again.

Edited by Casa1862 on Thursday 21st September 19:59

[mon the fish]

You need to clean the paint before wax - Tardis or suchlike, then a polish, maybe a glaze to fill the swirls, then a wax

[Blue62]

I've clayed a few cars without any problem, usually using Swisswax clay bar, clean, clay, cleaner fluid then wax and quick detail to finish. Lately I have tried a clay cloth and it's pretty good so long as you keep it well lubricated, much quicker but probably not as effective as a bar. .

[Casa1862]

I'm a bit confused now, would a relatively new car not benefit from a Clay? Having never done this before, I thought the AutoGlym product would be a good starter kit as I don't have any decent products already, would the process be :

Wash, clay (with suitable detailing lubricant), wash, polish (such as Autoglym Resin polish) then a final Wax.

I was under the impression that polish a wax was the same thing!!!

Alternatively, would be to use a decent paint conditioner and wax only?

finally, any idea how much it would cost to get it done, I'm in the Herfordshire/Bedfordshire area.

[Belle427]

Ive always found Autoglym super resin polish to be very good for a novice, top it off with the extra gloss protection or hd wax afterwards for best results.
Cant help much with the claying but it might benefit to bite the bullet and get it detailled by a pro first, its much easier to look after it when you have a good foundation.

[Blue62]

Casa1862 said:

I'm a bit confused now, would a relatively new car not benefit from a Clay? Having never done this before, I thought the AutoGlym product would be a good starter kit as I don't have any decent products already, would the process be :

Wash, clay (with suitable detailing lubricant), wash, polish (such as Autoglym Resin polish) then a final Wax.

I was under the impression that polish a wax was the same thing!!!

Alternatively, would be to use a decent paint conditioner and wax only?

finally, any idea how much it would cost to get it done, I'm in the Herfordshire/Bedfordshire area.

It's a bit mind boggling, so many options! If you have proper in-grained bird poo stains then I don't think a clay bar will help, you'll probably need to take it to a pro to have it machine polished.

Wash the car properly, then if it's really poor spray on a product like Iron-X to loosen oxidants and other deposits, rinse then clay making sure you use a lubricant as you go (don't worry about marring, just apply light pressure with plenty of cross strokes and do a panel at a time, use plenty of lube). Rinse again, then a good cleaner fluid, followed by a decent wax and finally a wax detail to finish. Have a look on Youtube and then check out one of the many online suppliers (I tend to use Polished Bliss), if in doubt give them a call, you will get good, friendly advice.