Nanoskin vs clay bar

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Why don't I see any dirt on the nanoskin when I use it like I do with a clay bar? How do I even know if it's working?
 
Because the contaminates don't embed themselves into the nanoskin like they do with regular clay. That is why you need to keep kneeding/working the clay to get a fresh face and avoid dragging the same contaminates over the paint. The Nanoskin pulls them out, but doesn't hold on to them like clay does. This is why you are supposed to rinse off the nanoskin every so often, and also why you can keep using it after dropping it. Just spray/rinse it off and go back to work.

You can tell its working by following up with a baggy test to ensure all the contaminates are gone.

I've pretty much switched over completely to nanoskin type products rather than clay for 95% of my claying duties. The only place I still use regular clay is in tough to get to places like emblems, badges, etc.... where the bigger nanoskin products just can't get into like a piece of pliable clay can.
 
I love my nano skin clay pads. The light works extremely well with little to no marring even on a black car.
 
vital2 said:
does nanoskin strip sealant or wax?
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Yes, both clay and nanoskin type products will work to remove/strip/damage whatever wax or sealant is currently on the vehicle, which is why the claying step is one of the first steps in correcting paint issues, followed up by polishing and applying protection (wax/sealant/coating).
 
Sure does, no cleaning and shaping the Nanoskin like you do clay. It even last longer than clay. I recommend one.


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vital2 said:
What is a baggy test?
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No need to use a baggie. You can feel the contaminants with your fingers. Just try it, before and after. It will feel distinctly smoother to the touch once you pass the nanoskin over the contaminated surface.
 
Is there any objective way to test? I have both and like how fast and easy the nanoskin is, but when I really want to go to town on a panel (and have the time), I still reach for clay.
 
Used my Cobra Clay Mit (nanoskin) for the first time today as opposed to the clay and WOW, it's easier to use, just wash it out and keep going, no kneading or worrying about rubbing old contaminates into the paint and it is a much faster process. I was taking off black paint over spray and you can feel the paint coming off with the Cobra mit just as easily as you did with the clay.
I'm with a lot of you out there in putting my clay on the back shelf in favor of the nanoskin pads.

Red
 
The efficiency between clay and the clay alternatives is HUGE.


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Love the clay mitts. But I have to admit, I like seeing the dirt and contaminants in the clay, especially when educating a client on the importance of claying.
 
Red Lehr said:
Used my Cobra Clay Mit (nanoskin) for the first time today as opposed to the clay and WOW, it's easier to use, just wash it out and keep going, no kneading or worrying about rubbing old contaminates into the paint and it is a much faster process. I was taking off black paint over spray and you can feel the paint coming off with the Cobra mit just as easily as you did with the clay.
I'm with a lot of you out there in putting my clay on the back shelf in favor of the nanoskin pads.

Red
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This is exactly what I do worry about. If the contaminates are kept on the surface of the "skin"...wouldn't it stand to reason that there's a greater likelihood they are being scraped across the surface of the paint/clear coat?

I get that you are supposed to wash it off (can you just dip it in a grit-guarded bucket??)....but still, at least contaminants can sink into clay...doesn't seem like it with the nanoskin.

-Emt1581
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
The efficiency between clay and the clay alternatives is HUGE.


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Does it cause much marring? When I tried the Speedy Prep Sponge I had terrible results. No matter the type or amount of lube I would lay down I had horrible marring, especially on vehicles with soft paint. After a few tramatic uses, I went back to clay.
 
Desertnate said:
Does it cause much marring? When I tried the Speedy Prep Sponge I had terrible results. No matter the type or amount of lube I would lay down I had horrible marring, especially on vehicles with soft paint. After a few tramatic uses, I went back to clay.
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Yes, they will marr the paint more, but if you're gonna polish after, doesn't really matter. If you're not going to polish after, I'd be hesitant to use clay alternatives.
 
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