Clay bar and fine sratches

Instrument 40 · November 2, 2003

Never used a clay bar yet but due to water spots i want to try it. Question...I also have those fine scratches from using a sponge to wash my truck. If I clay bar what will be the effect on these scratches? i know that the clay bar won't remove the scratches but will it cause any other issues, like the scratches holding onto the clay?

gmcjoe · November 2, 2003

You shouldn't have any issues with the claybar. It is unreal how the paint feels after a quick shot with the claybar

michaelrayce · November 2, 2003

i used a claybar for the first time saturday and my lord what a difference, my trucks a black 02 denali sierra and the finish was not coming as shiny as before so i used a claybar and it cleaned the crap that washing wont get off the paint and then i used meguires polish and the thing looks brand new . theres stuff that gets on your paint that washing wont remove and it dulls your finish and makes light scratchs like you describing show up worse. use a clay bar and you wont be disapointed!

hcvone · November 3, 2003

Clay will help the looks and feel of all paint new or older.

dadejak · January 16, 2004

Where do you get claybar and whats the basics of using one?

Thanks!

Jack

lrymal · January 17, 2004

Heck, just go to GOOGLE and type "how to use claybar". Here is one link out of the many that are there. It is brand specific but the instructions are the same:

http://www.zainobros.com/files/z18.htm

Here's the GOOGLE link:

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navc...+to+use+claybar

SnakeEyeSS · January 17, 2004

remember to use dish soap before the clay bar, this is clean all wax off, so the clay bar can deal with the other things easier.

FlashJim · January 27, 2004

If you need clay asap, go to Pep Boys and get the Mother's kit. I think it's about $15 or so.

hcvone · January 28, 2004

Zaino, Mother's or Clay Magic clay will give you the best results

durado · January 29, 2004

Clay Magic at Wally World $10.

FlashJim · January 29, 2004

I didn't care for the Clay Magic clay. It's kind of sticky.

hcvone · January 30, 2004

Clay get get "sticky" depending on how and where it's stored, and the temp when being stored and even manufactured, this holds true for all brands of clay, there are only 3 clay manufacturers in the US.

FlashJim · January 31, 2004

I've always stored clay in a Tupperware container. All of my car care stuff stays in the house so the heat of the garage doesn't screw it up. Houston summers have a way of ruining everything.