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30th April 2020, 13:58 | #1 |
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Clay bar advice.
Hello, hope everyone is keeping well during this pandemic. Having washed my ZT-T again (for the fourth time in five weeks, even though I haven't used it!), I am unimpressed every time by the paint finish. One of the reasons i bought the car was because the body is die-straight with no dents or dinks, and I think Raven black suits the tourer body. As I have time on my hands now I fancy having a go at claying the bodywork, but have never done this before. I have read the 'how to' in the valeting section, but what I would like to know is what is the recommended clay product to use (there are many on e-bay to choose from - too much choice!). I have ordered a Turtle wax jet black box kit to apply afterwards, but would appreciate guidance on the best/most appropriate clay to use. Thanks in advance, Paul.
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30th April 2020, 14:10 | #2 |
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I've used Bilt Hamber clay bar when I have done mine - just used with water.
https://www.bilthamber.com/which-clay-bar It's surprising just how much dirt gets embedded on the paint work and mine doesn't live outside. I also did my 30 year old Volvo 740 and the paintwork on that felt like sandpaper - I used their ferrous wash on it first (the car turned purple) and then the clay bar on it, took a lot of time but the bar ended up turning brown. |
30th April 2020, 14:44 | #3 |
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Go for a medium bar if it’s not been done before, you will be surprised by the results.
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30th April 2020, 15:01 | #4 |
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Go on youtube, theres plenty of videos giving useful tips and hints
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If you're going to use a clay bar then I'd go with Bilt Hamber
https://www.bilthamber.com/auto-clay Personally I prefer a cloth, something like this: https://www.car-chem.com/shop/fine-grade-clay-mitt But it's very much a personal thing. One point, if you drop a clay bar it's straight in the bin (although it'll only be a smallish piece that you've taken off the bar), with a cloth it can be rinsed off. Looking forward to hearing and seeing how you get on. Like Trikey says, you may be surprised - I was the first time I used it. Good Luck. Andy. |
30th April 2020, 15:15 | #6 |
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Another one for Bilthamber medium. Had mine bought me for my Birthday couple of years ago. Paintwork after polishing felt smooth...ish, but after claying it the next time, I could not believe the difference it made. Felt like glass. I finished it off with auto-q.d. Charged Polymer Finish Dressing. Wow. No need to wax after, just wash every now and again. Lasts for quite a while.
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Bilt hamber medium with water is excellent but a Farecla clay mitt is very good too and much quicker to use than the bar.
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30th April 2020, 18:23 | #8 |
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I bought and use a clay mitt which amazed me on the first use. Just as easy as washing with a sponge and what a difference.
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Sorry to hijack this thread a bit, and this is probably a really stupid question, but can you use a clay bar on glass?
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yes I do, then wipe over with glass cleaner and it comes up like new
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