Detailing or Modeling Clay......You Decide

ShineTimeDetail said:
I need to find the name of the clay and ill post it for you. When it comes down to it ill spend the extra couple minutes it takes to use the modeling clay over reg clay, when we are talking $1 verse $29
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OH Absolutely!!

$1 vs $29 is much more than a huge difference!

I only tried one version of clay on the market and not being a tightly controlled process I'm sure there are hundreds of different manufactures out here.

I'd appreciate that very much!!
 
GOOD REVIEW BOBBY!!! Thank you for taking your time to post your results.:props:

The $1 vs $29 is still an interesting point to keep in mind...I'll continue to follow this thread and wait for the name of the clay ShineTime used. The right clay and spray combo may be the answer.
 
ShineTimeDetail said:
I need to find the name of the clay and ill post it for you. When it comes down to it ill spend the extra couple minutes it takes to use the modeling clay over reg clay, when we are talking $1 verse $29
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A person doesn't have to buy automotive detailing clay at that $29 price....there are many excellent auto clays priced well below that! For example:

Pinnacle XMT Speed Clay: $15.99
Meguiar's Smooth Clay (3 pack): $18.99
Mother's California Gold (2 pack w/Lube): $19.99
And even Clay Magic's Clay Kit: $19.99

And since you have emphazied on several occasions:

"As I have said in another post, the Michael's modeling clay HAD TO HAVE the Do Do Slippy Lube...Regular detailing spray didn't work with the modeling clay ... ie, Mothers or Griot's Speed Shine"

Wouldn't a person have to figure in the cost of this "must have" for their 'modeling clay claying kit'? How long will the typical-sized (250ml) bottle of DoDo Slippy Lube last during a model clay claying sessions. How does this compare with the cost of using a car wash shampoo, other QDs used as clay lubes, ONR, or even Dawn in ones auto clay claying sessions?

IMO...Just seems like a lot of extra effort to save a couple of bucks, not $28 or more.

Also..It may depend on whether a person does or doesn't detail for a living.....the actual/real cost of either "claying kit" processes may become more of a factor.

Even though it sounds as if you have found another 'detailing process' that seems to work for you...I'm glad you have some actual auto clay (Clay Magic) around for removing above surface paint contamination that modeling clay may not budge (I'm thinking paint overspray...auto clay's original purpose. And perhaps tree sap, among others).

I perceive that you are totally sold on using modeling clay as you have described. Others may not be, though. YMMV. :)

Note to myself:Call stock broker asap with a "BUY" order for Michael's. <J/K

Bob
 
Ha guy,
Meguiar's Smooth Clay (3 pack): $10.99 not $18.99 I bought a few last week. AG matches the price. Go to meguiarsdirect.com I'm new to forum and I don't want to cause any problem. Maybe buy from them instead.
 
Hoytman said:
I wouldn't switch from Meg's clay either.

However, at the cost of the child's modeling clay a person could experiment around with different brands child's clay. Who knows, ya' could get lucky and find one that works better than the child's clay used above, or find one that's as good as the Meg's clay.

That said, my time is important to me. Staying with what I know works is a perfect fit for me at this time. So NO, I wouldn't change from Meg's/Mothers either...'cept maybe a detailing sponge.

If someone has more time to experiment with other brands of child's clay that's great.

Nice work Bob!
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Seems how I have time. I may try a couple different brands...found that pretty interesting Bobby.
 
abwmma said:
Ha guy,
Meguiar's Smooth Clay (3 pack): $10.99 not $18.99 I bought a few last week. AG matches the price. Go to meguiarsdirect.com I'm new to forum and I don't want to cause any problem. Maybe buy from them instead.
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Thanks for this! Excellent prices!
 
Awesome review!

However am I the only one in this group who gets his clay off eBay? Great deals and great clay!!
 
I use Megs or Mothers OTC, it runs 15 - 18 bucks in a kit with a microfiber. The modeler's clay sounded interesting, but never tried it.

Excellent trial and review, Bobby!
 
This is a very interesting thread, thanks a lot for sharing, I appreciate well thought out posts with pictures and insight :)

On a similar note (comparing clay products, and attempting to save money) I wanted to share a recent experience I had:

I wanted to let everyone know I now have a very detailed experience with clay from Ebay (they are all the same, identical actually).

I bought from one of the most well known sellers there with good ratings, and even bought in bulk because I hoped for the best... LONG STORY SHORT: It was worthless. I don't mean it wasn't "as good" as name-brand clay, or even that I had to use a lot more product and pressure, I LITERALLY MEAN WORTHLESS. I was frankly like I was rubbing a bar of soap over my client's vehicle.

This is one investment I can wholeheartedly say is a waste, I even had to SEND IT BACK, at my own expense, for a lame partial refund which I am disputing and leaving negative feedback on!

I am sad, because other clays range from pricey, to, OH-MY-GOODNESS-WHAT-ON-EARTH pricey... oh well.
 
All auto clay sold in the US comes from the same manufacturer, Auto Magic. You can change the weight, color, grade, but it's all Auto Magic clay.

I've found the best clay to be found on Autogeek's canadian distributor site, but due to Auto Magic's patent, it can't be shipped to America. Once the patent expires here, you'll start to see new and improved clay bars that will come in all types of forms, and the prices would significantly drop as well, once companies would be able to manufacture their own.

eShine Canada: Riccardo Clay Original Yellow (8oz)

That's perhaps one of the best clays I've ever used, and is loads better than Clay Magic.
 
Madness87 said:
All auto clay sold in the US comes from the same manufacturer, Auto Magic. You can change the weight, color, grade, but it's all Auto Magic clay.

I've found the best clay to be found on Autogeek's canadian distributor site, but due to Auto Magic's patent, it can't be shipped to America. Once the patent expires here, you'll start to see new and improved clay bars that will come in all types of forms, and the prices would significantly drop as well, once companies would be able to manufacture their own.

eShine Canada: Riccardo Clay Original Yellow (8oz)

That's perhaps one of the best clays I've ever used, and is loads better than Clay Magic.
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I had no idea all these companies used the same manufacturer, that's insane. Monopolistic comes to mind, but I don't want to start any type of political dialog.

Anyway, when does the patent expire?

I have a hard time believe "every" clay, period, sold in the United States is manufactured by ONE company with no exceptions. I'm not saying I doubt your information source, I'm just saying the cheap worthless clay I ordered on Ebay was a JOKE compared to "real" quality clay bars from Meg's etc, etc, etc.
 
I love this sort of creative stuff. Finding alternate uses for things, creating a better mousetrap, etc. This post inspired me to do some additional research. I went to a local craft store and picked up some more Polymer Clay. I got two kinds, one soft and one regular. They also had firm clay but it was VERY firm. It didn't feel like any detailing clay that I know of. I'll give them both a try and let everyone know how it turns out.
 
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