Disadvantages to claying a car\truck?

[Jaretr1]

Let's see...So far we have:

1. You doing something detailing related
2. You asking for people to comment
3. You ignoring their comments... unless
they validate what you already did

Yes: it seems you have "the advice technique"
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Bob

Another rare time I can completely understand what he said and completely agree.

 

[Don M]

I might as well throw my $.02, Claying CAN pull a lot of dirt off/out of the paint after washing. I haven't clayed the Camaro yet (not enough good weather/time). On a previous car, claying DID leave VERY mild wet-sanding appearing marring on some of the high spots in the paint, so if I clay, I polish then wax.

I think the baggie test is not the be all, end all of paint surface evaluation, BUT is IS a good indicator of the paint's general condition.

 

[lee250]

Not to hijack the thread but I have a new car, 3 months old, and wanted to give it a good going over. Would using a fine grade clay bar pose less of a threat of causing any damage compared to a medium grade? I'm new to detailing and never used a clay bar.

 

[BillE]

Not to hijack the thread but I have a new car, 3 months old, and wanted to give it a good going over. Would using a fine grade clay bar pose less of a threat of causing any damage compared to a medium grade? I'm new to detailing and never used a clay bar.

Pick up either Mother's or Meguiar's clay kits. They both have 'lube' and very gentle clay.

You can probably get either at most any auto parts store.

Another thing to remember...ALWAYS start with least aggressive method first! You can always go up, but it's a bear to go down.

Bill

 

[cyclops]

Marring can be minimized by proper technique and clay choice. Remember lots of lube, using clay on even a slightly dry surface will mar he paint. The definition of medium or fine clay varies per manufacture. Medium grade Clay Magic (the red stuff) for example is designed to remove overspray and the like, not just contamination. Almost guaranteed to mar.

I would recommend something like Sonus or Wolfgang fine grade to start, very mild clay. You can also make your own clay lube by mixing a WW such as ONR and water. Remember lube, lube, lube.

 

[Jowillie]

Not to hijack the thread but I have a new car, 3 months old, and wanted to give it a good going over. Would using a fine grade clay bar pose less of a threat of causing any damage compared to a medium grade? I'm new to detailing and never used a clay bar.

I had to remove some industrial paint over spray off my wife's 3 month old black Volvo so I clayed the whole car. It worked great and after re-polish/wax it looked incredible. Much better than new. Just be careful and not to aggressive with the clay.