Clay bar

Ok thanks would it be bad to use on a 2013 Mercedes I got back in December?
 
Should be no problem at all.

The clay that you can get 'anywhere' (Meguiar's, Mother's, ETC) is the mildest that is available. The more aggressive stuff, one needs to head for 'detail stores.'

Bill
 
Mothers is a mild clay and Benz's have hard clear coat. Just a note for the future. All clay in the US is made by the same company because of patent laws. So mild clay from mothers is mild clay from Chemical Guys. Just the colors are different. So buy the biggest bar from a brand name company at the cheapest price. I would stay away from the no name brands you see on ebay. You don't know what you are getting. It's all the same stuff if it's sold in the US. If you purchase from another country it's made by a Japanese company who has that patent. I'm not sure if it's the same compound. In the end only two companies in the world make it.
 
inDetail said:
Mothers is a mild clay and Benz's have hard clear coat. Just a note for the future. All clay in the US is made by the same company because of patent laws. So mild clay from mothers is mild clay from Chemical Guys. Just the colors are different. So buy the biggest bar from a brand name company at the cheapest price. I would stay away from the no name brands you see on ebay. You don't know what you are getting. It's all the same stuff if it's sold in the US. If you purchase from another country it's made by a Japanese company who has that patent. I'm not sure if it's the same compound. In the end only two companies in the world make it.
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:iagree: It's claymagic who owns the patent. Although the good ol korean blue bar works pretty well also if you can find them at a steal in bulk. Little harder to knead but does a great job. I use mothers most the time and find it too easy as far as kneading goes and find myself more times than none rekneading the bar because it spread on me.
 
Should I invest in a chemical guys clay mit or just regular clay I need something that will work the fastest
 
My own recent experiences with Mothers Clay, versus a clay such as the Blue Pinnacle Clay, I noted that the Pinnacle Clay was extremely mild, but wasn't proving effective in my particular application a few weeks ago.

That the Mother's Clay worked more effectively, without a need of constantly going back again and again over a panel like I was with the Pinnacle Clay. Mark
 
Mercedes350 said:
Should I invest in a chemical guys clay mit or just regular clay I need something that will work the fastest
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Invest in something better than the claybar, the nanoskin sponge!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aroUx-HLTAs]Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge Fine Grade Review - YouTube[/video]
 
But I want something that will work super fast what about the towel version
 
Mercedes350 said:
But I want something that will work super fast what about the towel version
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both work faster than clay.


but if you are interested in the towel version:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_kX6RwRgjA]Speedy Surface Prep Towel Review : Clay Alternative - YouTube[/video]
 
There are a lot of mixed reviews.Some will live by saying the towel is the best, some will say the wash mitt is better and some will just stick with the clay bar even after using the mentioned above. I would say the towel and wash mitt clay alternatives will be a faster process since you can use your wash solution after the initial wash.
 
Thanks roshan, been looking for a review on the towel, only orher vid i saw with the towel is by ammonyc when larry explained different methods to traditional clay bar.
 
Nice and expensive car. Use a very mild clay, with tons of lub or you will mar it.
Go easy do not press hard. If need be go over more than once, however, tread lightly unless you are a pro and have done this many times.
 
I love the nanoskin wash mitt . I can do my full size f350 in just around 30 min
 
theblob640 said:
There are a lot of mixed reviews.Some will live by saying the towel is the best, some will say the wash mitt is better and some will just stick with the clay bar even after using the mentioned above. I would say the towel and wash mitt clay alternatives will be a faster process since you can use your wash solution after the initial wash.
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FYI, the towel, wash mitt, and sponge are all made by nanoskin even if they are under a different name brand.

I called nanoskin directly and confirmed this from their rep.
 
theblob640 said:
Thanks roshan, been looking for a review on the towel, only orher vid i saw with the towel is by ammonyc when larry explained different methods to traditional clay bar.
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Glad you liked it :props:

Was one of my very first videos :)
 
Thanks Roshan for the Vid, and review! Vely Eentelesting!

This seems to be a great option, not only for the hobbyist, but also for the professional detailer, since this product is said to last longer, thus it is more economical. Plus, anyone who's used clay bars has, and will eventually drop one.

I have a few times, and in fact dropped one of the Mother's Bars a few weeks ago, and regardless of not seeing anything on it, straight in the trash can it went. :-(

I noticed that there are two grades of sponges available, both fine, and medium grade, and the Glide Spray that they reccommend to use with these is not too unreasonable, and available in different quantities.

Will have to try these one day, thanks, Mark
 
MarkD51 said:
Thanks Roshan for the Vid, and review! Vely Eentelesting!

This seems to be a great option, not only for the hobbyist, but also for the professional detailer, since this product is said to last longer, thus it is more economical. Plus, anyone who's used clay bars has, and will eventually drop one.

I have a few times, and in fact dropped one of the Mother's Bars a few weeks ago, and regardless of not seeing anything on it, straight in the trash can it went. :-(

I noticed that there are two grades of sponges available, both fine, and medium grade, and the Glide Spray that they reccommend to use with these is not too unreasonable, and available in different quantities.

Will have to try these one day, thanks, Mark
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If you already have UWW+, go ahead and use that. It gets the job done at a better price point than Glide.
 
Hello,

I never used a clay bar, can you help me.

I can choose between Meguiars and Chemical guys, any idea ehich is better ?

If you choose Chemical, is it okay to wax wiyh Meguiars liquid wax later? (I like it).

Thanks a lot.
 
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