Another Clay Bar Question

[OUMike]

Hey guys,

 

My father has a 2001 Camaro Z28. I was thinknig of getting him one of those Mother's Clay Bar kits they got. What order do I do things in? Will there be an instruction set with the kit?

 

 

Thanks everyone

[Wingnut]

Yeah, there are instructions included.

 

Pretty much just wash it, and get it as clean as you can, then start with the clay bar and lubricant.

 

Just a hint, it works about 1000 times better in the garage (or a decent amount of shade). If you do it in hot sunlight, the clay will stick to the paint, and you'll spend hours rubbing clay spots out of your paint.

 

It's time consuming, but easy...Doesn't take a lot of elbow grease like wax does.

[Supurban]

To get the most out of the kit, cut the clay bar into 3 or 4 pieces with a clean knife (on a clean surface) and immediately put them in a ziplock bag.

 

When you are ready to use it, take out just one piece at a time - don't put a used piece back in with the clean ones. Above all, do not drop it on the ground. As Wingnut mentioned, do it in the shade so the lube does not dry out. If there is not enough lube, the clay can "grab" and that's usually when it flips out of your hand. You won't need to use much pressure - let the clay float on the lube.

 

You can use a skanky piece of clay for doing rocker panels or even wheels for brake dust removal. Arguably, it could even be used for glass to remove waterspots.

 

After claying, it is easier to just re-wash the vehicle before apply polish/wax. Keep in mind that the polish/wax might not stick as well if the clay and lube is still on the paint.

[OUMike]

Thanks a bunch guys, I think I'm gonna get my dad the kit for his Camaro. Maybe I'll even give it a shot on my ol' Silverado.

[LikeaRock14]

You don't even have to use the quick detailer they provide, you can save that for later use when you're done, sometimes a detail spray can help bring out the gloss in your wax job

You can use car wash soap/water in a spray bottle, it works just as well and it's cheaper in the long run. Also, keep as much lube as possible on wherever you're working, and run the clay across the surface in ONE DIRECTION, and don't let any dirt get on the car, otherwise the ckay will drag it and scratch the paint.

 

Good luck!

[AUTOGUY]

I just did my Silverado SS and it was the first time I ever used clay. I was a little hesitant at first, but after I started, it went very easy and the outcome is unbelievable!!!

[Supurban]

and run the clay across the surface in ONE DIRECTION,

 

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I apply this principle for washing and waxing as well. I figure if I must scratch up the paint, it should at least follow the lines of the truck - doesn't get that spiderweb look as much.