Claying a Lotus Elise
Discussion
For me, it's Bilt Hamber Auto-clay - direct from www.bilthamber.com or if interested in other brands of products for the car, then www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk
Just been outside this afternoon claying the GT3 with Meguires (sp?)...Halfords kit with the clay bar, detailing lube (smells nice) towel and small bottle of wax for about £23....did the Westfield a few months ago as well, superb results, very pleased.
Havent used their wax, I use DoDo Juice from PH'er Domster.
No idea how Meguires compares to other clay's, its the only one I've used, but readily available from Halfords, so v handy.
HTH,
S_b
Havent used their wax, I use DoDo Juice from PH'er Domster.
No idea how Meguires compares to other clay's, its the only one I've used, but readily available from Halfords, so v handy.
HTH,
S_b
Edited by spenny_b on Monday 22 June 00:09
i have an elise and the Dodo Supernatural detailing clay is absolutely brilliant. and you get 3 bars in a cool plastic case.
I got some meguiars as well and find it very hard in the hand by comparison and significantly less effective at removing stuff and less willing to flex into small gaps......
I got some meguiars as well and find it very hard in the hand by comparison and significantly less effective at removing stuff and less willing to flex into small gaps......
Nightmare said:
I got some meguiars as well and find it very hard in the hand by comparison and significantly less effective at removing stuff and less willing to flex into small gaps......
Hmmm, interesting....I've just spent the last hour reading up on various Dodo products on their site, think I may be spending a (small) fortune very soon!In answer to my own question:
"What you will see coming off of the car and depositing itself on the clay bar is a reddish brownish residue, this is what you want to see. As the clay bar becomes soiled, simply fold it over squash it out and keep going. Under no circumstances should the clay bar be used if dropped on the ground, inside or out! The clay bar is good for about 4 or 5 cleans on the average sized car. Once the paint is clean, wax your car immediately."
"What you will see coming off of the car and depositing itself on the clay bar is a reddish brownish residue, this is what you want to see. As the clay bar becomes soiled, simply fold it over squash it out and keep going. Under no circumstances should the clay bar be used if dropped on the ground, inside or out! The clay bar is good for about 4 or 5 cleans on the average sized car. Once the paint is clean, wax your car immediately."
spenny_b said:
Nightmare said:
I got some meguiars as well and find it very hard in the hand by comparison and significantly less effective at removing stuff and less willing to flex into small gaps......
Hmmm, interesting....I've just spent the last hour reading up on various Dodo products on their site, think I may be spending a (small) fortune very soon!if i had started with Megs clay i think id have given up - really don't find it a nice thing to use....whereas the dodo clay is very tactile and nice! works okay with just water as lube but far far better with some born slippy.....
oh, and i reckon that all these manufacturers would recommend replacing stuff much more than really needed. as long as you don't accidentally get grit into it I reckon it'll last a good while even when it's got progressively greyer!
Based on the reviews I have ordered from here the 200g and 200g deal:
http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclaybuy.php
Seems like a good buy
Thanks for all your help guys!
Pic. from a run last night...
http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclaybuy.php
Seems like a good buy
Thanks for all your help guys!
Pic. from a run last night...
Nightmare said:
spenny_b said:
Nightmare said:
I got some meguiars as well and find it very hard in the hand by comparison and significantly less effective at removing stuff and less willing to flex into small gaps......
Hmmm, interesting....I've just spent the last hour reading up on various Dodo products on their site, think I may be spending a (small) fortune very soon!if i had started with Megs clay i think id have given up - really don't find it a nice thing to use....whereas the dodo clay is very tactile and nice! works okay with just water as lube but far far better with some born slippy.....
oh, and i reckon that all these manufacturers would recommend replacing stuff much more than really needed. as long as you don't accidentally get grit into it I reckon it'll last a good while even when it's got progressively greyer!
Excellent, cheers Nightmare....compiling shopping list as we speak [gulp]
Have just been outside using-up some of the Megs clay on my wheels (!) before applying some freebie Turtle Wax "Wheel Wax" that I got on the Halfords 3-for-2 offer. Worth a go for free, I guess....2.5hrs to do one wheel (and brake caliper) - thank goodness SWMBO is away on a short holiday at the moment!
Have just been outside using-up some of the Megs clay on my wheels (!) before applying some freebie Turtle Wax "Wheel Wax" that I got on the Halfords 3-for-2 offer. Worth a go for free, I guess....2.5hrs to do one wheel (and brake caliper) - thank goodness SWMBO is away on a short holiday at the moment!
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