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When possible, we try to debut new products at our Detailing Boot Camp (held in January, May and September). It's one of the many perks of attending the class!
Last weekend's class was no exception, as we timed the debut of our new Cobra Clay Mitt to coincide with the class.
What's a Cobra Clay Mitt?
This microfiber mitt is coated on one side with a high-tech rubber coating that quickly and effortlessly removes paint over spray, tree sap, tar, stubborn bug splatter, rail dust, industrial fall out and any other type of contaminant that plagues a daily driver from every day use. It’s important to remove the aforementioned contaminants because they will cause long term damage if not removed in a timely manner. Unlike a clay bar which must be re-kneaded after each section, or completely discarded if dropped onto the ground, the Cobra Clay Mitt can be used over and over again and if you accidentally drop it, simply rinse it off! Your vehicle’s paint will be as smooth as glass after using the Cobra Clay Mitt!
There’s two ways to use the Cobra Clay Mitt. The first way is to incorporate it into your wash routine, after you’ve already washed the vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris. While you still have a bucket of soapy water, dunk the Cobra Clay Mitt into the bucket and gently re-wash the vehicle one panel at a time, starting at the top and working your way down. Be sure to reload the mitt with soap and water to ensure ample lubrication. Rinse vehicle and dry as you normally would. Proceed to polishing or waxing.
The second way to use the Cobra Clay Mitt is with a dedicated clay lubricant. Working one panel at a time, spray a liberal amount of lubricant onto the panel and gently move the mitt back and forth, performing 2-3 passes over each area. Dry the panel and move onto the next section. Proceed to polishing or waxing.
Save time - "clay" as you wash!
Claying to remove above-surface bonded contaminants is one aspect of detailing that nobody really "enjoys." First you wash the car, dry it, and then get it wet again with lubricant, and then dry it again? No thanks! The Cobra Clay Mitt saves you time because you can incorporate it into your wash routine as mentioned above. For the quirky enthusiasts out there that prefer to "clay" the vehicle after washing it, you can certainly do that with the Cobra Clay Mitt as well.
Here's FrankS foaming a Corvette Z06. Frank is using a Half Gallon Foam Gun loaded up with Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner. It's important that you have plenty of lubrication on the surface to ensure you don't scratch or mar the paint. The Cobra Clay Mitt is used AFTER you've already removed loose dirt and debris by washing the vehicle like you normally would.
Here's Tiago from Brazil gently gliding the Cobra Clay Mitt over the fender of this Corvette Z06. There is no need to apply any pressure as you "clay" the paint. 2-3 passes is all that's needed, and your paint will be as smooth as glass.
To create a show-car finish, proceed with compounding and polishing using BLACKFIRE SRC Compound and BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish. This step will remove all the swirls and scratches, creating a flawless finish. That's exactly what Curt is doing in this photo:
The next step is to apply a wax, sealant or paint coating. We demonstrate all of the above at our Boot Camp class, and because this Corvette sits outside 24/7 we decided it was best to apply BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating. Compared to a wax or sealant, Crystal Coat forms a super hard shell of protection that provides superior protection that complements the glassy finish it creates. Here's Mike demonstrating how to apply it:
The glassy reflections seen below started with the Cobra Clay Mitt! The students from our September 2015 Boot Camp class did an outstanding job on this Corvette.
On Autogeek.com
Cobra Clay Mitt
Pinnacle Half Gallon Foamaster Foam Gun
Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner
BLACKFIRE Car Care Products
Last weekend's class was no exception, as we timed the debut of our new Cobra Clay Mitt to coincide with the class.
What's a Cobra Clay Mitt?
This microfiber mitt is coated on one side with a high-tech rubber coating that quickly and effortlessly removes paint over spray, tree sap, tar, stubborn bug splatter, rail dust, industrial fall out and any other type of contaminant that plagues a daily driver from every day use. It’s important to remove the aforementioned contaminants because they will cause long term damage if not removed in a timely manner. Unlike a clay bar which must be re-kneaded after each section, or completely discarded if dropped onto the ground, the Cobra Clay Mitt can be used over and over again and if you accidentally drop it, simply rinse it off! Your vehicle’s paint will be as smooth as glass after using the Cobra Clay Mitt!
There’s two ways to use the Cobra Clay Mitt. The first way is to incorporate it into your wash routine, after you’ve already washed the vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris. While you still have a bucket of soapy water, dunk the Cobra Clay Mitt into the bucket and gently re-wash the vehicle one panel at a time, starting at the top and working your way down. Be sure to reload the mitt with soap and water to ensure ample lubrication. Rinse vehicle and dry as you normally would. Proceed to polishing or waxing.
The second way to use the Cobra Clay Mitt is with a dedicated clay lubricant. Working one panel at a time, spray a liberal amount of lubricant onto the panel and gently move the mitt back and forth, performing 2-3 passes over each area. Dry the panel and move onto the next section. Proceed to polishing or waxing.
Save time - "clay" as you wash!
Claying to remove above-surface bonded contaminants is one aspect of detailing that nobody really "enjoys." First you wash the car, dry it, and then get it wet again with lubricant, and then dry it again? No thanks! The Cobra Clay Mitt saves you time because you can incorporate it into your wash routine as mentioned above. For the quirky enthusiasts out there that prefer to "clay" the vehicle after washing it, you can certainly do that with the Cobra Clay Mitt as well.
Here's FrankS foaming a Corvette Z06. Frank is using a Half Gallon Foam Gun loaded up with Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner. It's important that you have plenty of lubrication on the surface to ensure you don't scratch or mar the paint. The Cobra Clay Mitt is used AFTER you've already removed loose dirt and debris by washing the vehicle like you normally would.
Here's Tiago from Brazil gently gliding the Cobra Clay Mitt over the fender of this Corvette Z06. There is no need to apply any pressure as you "clay" the paint. 2-3 passes is all that's needed, and your paint will be as smooth as glass.
To create a show-car finish, proceed with compounding and polishing using BLACKFIRE SRC Compound and BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish. This step will remove all the swirls and scratches, creating a flawless finish. That's exactly what Curt is doing in this photo:
The next step is to apply a wax, sealant or paint coating. We demonstrate all of the above at our Boot Camp class, and because this Corvette sits outside 24/7 we decided it was best to apply BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating. Compared to a wax or sealant, Crystal Coat forms a super hard shell of protection that provides superior protection that complements the glassy finish it creates. Here's Mike demonstrating how to apply it:
The glassy reflections seen below started with the Cobra Clay Mitt! The students from our September 2015 Boot Camp class did an outstanding job on this Corvette.
On Autogeek.com
Cobra Clay Mitt
Pinnacle Half Gallon Foamaster Foam Gun
Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner
BLACKFIRE Car Care Products
