Claying Today - Help!

[DebV6]

I'm off to halfords to get some clay, do I need any addional quick detailer, or is the one that comes with it ok? And how do I get the clay off once I've done it, do I need to wash it again after??

 

[Big Iain]

if u are goin to halfords u will probs get he meguirs one which has detailing spray with it.

wash the car and before drying spray the detailer enough to lubricate the clay and start to lightlyrub accross the panels in straight lines and keep an eye on the surface of the clay to make sure it stays clean and then give the car a quick wash again

 

[Ads_172]

Ay, as above. Megs Quick Clay is the Halfords clay of choice.

Although, if you use the QD, you don't necessarily need to wash again, although most do. I tend to not bother using QG and just use more soapy water on each panel as I clay it.

 

[DebV6]

Ok, thanks for the advice, I've just got back, so will attemp it now!

 

[ROSS18]

My paint is as smooth as glass would claying help?

 

[Ads_172]

Nope, claying doesn't improve general appearance but removes impurities and stuck on crap that washing doesn't remove, therefore making paint as smooth as glass to the touch.

 

[Thomss]

With it being rather cold right now, you should have a warm water bowl near by to warm it up a little bit so it's not really hard.

 

[DebV6]

I clayed part of the car, the bits that really needed it, but i wasn't sure if I was doing it right?? It seemed to just slide all over the place and didn't really feel like it was doing anything, I made sure the clay was warm and soft, and put plenty of qd on, and some of the cpap came off, but I could get all of it! :S I'll try again next time!

 

[Ali]

DOn't really rate it...Use sonus clay if you go down this route.

 

[Ads_172]

But make sure you pick the right Sonus. Some of it is quite serious stuff that can take away more than just bugs and tar!

It sounds like you're using it right Deb, just focus for a bit longer in the areas where bits aren't being removed, with more lube to stop it sticking.

 

[Rich]

As long as it is not the aggressive overspray stuff clay is just clay to me. From what I have read it is all made by the same company.

If clay is not working alone maybe worth wiping the areas down with something like Autoglym Tar and Adhesive Remover first to speed things up.

 

[Maz]

I have never washed mine after claying it .. is that what your mean to do :S

 

[Rich]

If claying using the detailer a rewash is not needed Maz.

If you claying using car shampoo, it is easier just to re wash and dry.

 

[Maz]

^^ ahhh kk didn't realise you could clay with anything else lol

What gives the best results Rich ??

 

[Alan]

I dont even wash mine before using the clay bar i jus fire it on when the car is thick wi muck..

 

[Big Iain]

arse ^^^

 

[Rich]

^^ ahhh kk didn't realise you could clay with anything else lol

What gives the best results Rich ??

Both work well. I use the soap and water mix to save wasting quick detailer if I have time to rewash. This way I find you can get the panels a lot wetter making it safer from inducing any marring.


If I am pushed for time I use the detail spray.

 

[Alan]

I like sailor arse ^^^

Easy...

 

[Rich]

I dont even wash mine before using the clay bar i jus fire it on when the car is thick wi muck..

Looks like it

 

[Maz]

Ok thanks Rich

Alan are you having a laugh ?? won't that mark the paint work ??

 

[DebV6]

Right, ok thanks, I'll stick with it and give it another go next time!

 

[Alan]

Looks like it

Knowsit mate....

The old brush down the jet wash is good enough for me...

 

[DebV6]

How big lump of clay should I be using at a time? I broke off quite small bits.

 

[Rich]

Ok thanks Rich

Alan are you having a laugh ?? won't that mark the paint work ??

LOL no he is serious

 

[Alan]

Ok thanks Rich

Alan are you having a laugh ?? won't that mark the paint work ??

Course it'll mark the paint work...

Nothin a bit of t cut wont sort..

 

[Rich]

How big lump of clay should I be using at a time? I broke off quite small bits.

I break the standard Megs bar into 3.

 

[Rich]

Knowsit mate....

The old brush down the jet wash is good enough for me...

Do you drag the brush on the floor first?

Not thought about using a drive through car wash?

 

[DebV6]

Lol at Alan!

 

[Alan]

Nah not quite mate....i usually work from the top down a good few rubs back n forth across the roof n the bonnet, down over the doors n boot lid then onto the wheels, job done....

 

[DebV6]

I break the standard Megs bar into 3.

Thanks, I think I was going a bit too small then, I still have lots left over.

 

[miltage2]

Ive never even heard of claying! lol

 

[Alan]

This is the result..

 

[DebV6]

Here's mine after, but the phone qualities a bit crap!

 

[Rich]

This is the result..

What about the afters?

Looking shiny Deb.

Spent 3 hours washing mine earlier so didnt get very far into my plans.

 

[Alan]

What about the afters?

Looking shiny Deb.

Spent 3 hours washing mine earlier so didnt get very far into my plans.

Huh??

 

[Rich]

Those two pics are the before cleaning ones arnt they?

 

[Alan]

Ah ok....yeah indeedy ^^

 

[Rich]

Thought so... :clown:

 

[Johnnyopolis]

One other obvious thing and sorry if I am telling you how to suck eggs! If you drop the clay make sure you put it in the bin.....

Johnny

 

[Ads_172]

Or brush it off, say "that'll be alreet" and scrape it nicely across the bonnet!