Clay Bars For Detailing

[gmowner4life]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

[LawmanSS]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

[cev103]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Well Said

[gmowner4life]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Can I have a cold one in the middle somewhere? Or is it absolutley necessary to wait?

 

I appreciate the help! I'll try it next weekend when it's hopefully not so windy out.

[JoshRDavis.84]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Can I have a cold one in the middle somewhere? Or is it absolutley necessary to wait?

 

I appreciate the help! I'll try it next weekend when it's hopefully not so windy out.

 

 

It is extremely important IMO to have a few cold ones throughout the process.

[GARB55]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Can I have a cold one in the middle somewhere? Or is it absolutley necessary to wait?

 

I appreciate the help! I'll try it next weekend when it's hopefully not so windy out.

 

 

I find it best to start with a Colds One have a few Cold Ones in between and finish up with a Cold One!!

[robertmagni]

I find it best to start with a Colds One have a few Cold Ones in between and finish up with a Cold One!!

 

 

 

Very good method

Robert

[gmowner4life]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Can I have a cold one in the middle somewhere? Or is it absolutley necessary to wait?

 

I appreciate the help! I'll try it next weekend when it's hopefully not so windy out.

 

 

I find it best to start with a Colds One have a few Cold Ones in between and finish up with a Cold One!!

 

 

 

Now I can't wait to get started! Woohoo!

[Dukers]

thanks for posting the method once again Kilo.

 

and um can i have a cold one just to have a cold one?

[Zembonez]

Now I can't wait to get started! Woohoo!

It makes the paint sexy smooth. You'll love it. Once or twice a year is all you need to do.

 

I encourage cold ones DURING the process... just to be safe.

[brims]

Constant stream of cold ones and you'll forget about that pesky clay barring.

[Outbacker]

A buddy of mine uses clay bars on his SSR. He swears by them. Has anyone tried them on their trucks? Is it extremely time consuming. His SSR isn't that big, so it would be like doing my wife's car (not really). He told me to do a little at a time and to wax the area as I finish. Is it worth the effort???

 

It's definitely worth the effort. And I wouldn't consider it extremely time consuming...it takes a little while to do it right, but not excessive.

 

I disagree with his method...if I'm understanding it correctly.

 

I recommend the following procedure:

 

 

1. Wash...drying not necessary.

    

2. Clay the entire vehicle, one section at a time. When a section is smooth and free of contaminants, move on to the next section.

    

3. Rewash to remove any residue, etc., left behind by the clay bar.

    

4. Dry.

    

5. Polish.

    

6. Wax/Seal.

    

7. Admire...have a cold one, too!

    

Unless your vehicle gets crazy dirty, you don't have to clay bar every time you detail. Once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you really get the truck filthy.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention, do this either in a garage or in the shade. The sun is bad.

 

 

Could not have said it better myself .

[LawmanSS]

Of course, there's the alternate method:

 

 

1. Have a cold one.
   
2. Repeat until desired effect is achieved.
   
3. Clay the truck some other time.
   

 

 

 

And Dukers...are you of drinking age?

 

[Dukers]

of course i am

[LawmanSS]

Ok then...bottoms up!