How long does clay 'keep' for?

[Marky_]

Thinking of buying some clay from this thread:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3426494#post3426494

I doubt i'd use it very often, so i wanna know how long the bars would be good for.

Also i know to cut it up, but how much do you guys go through for 1 claying sesh? a whole bar?

Cheers
Marcus

 

[Rich]

Keep it in air tight contanier after use and it lasts ages after you have opened it.

As long as you have no opened a bar it will last a fair while, I have some bars here that are 2 years old.

 

[Fletcher]

Just try and dry it out a bit before putting it away in a air tight container, as mine once went mouldy.

 

[Marky_]

Cheers Rich
<3

Might buy some and save for spring/warmer weather then.


Edit:
Mouldy? :S Thanks for the warning. I would have thought it'd want to stay a bit damp.

 

[j6 pkp]

just to add a question about this, can this do any harm to the paint work??
i mean do they do soft and harsh ones??

 

[Fletcher]

just to add a question about this, can this do any harm to the paint work??
i mean do they do soft and harsh ones??

Not if you spray enough Quick detailer, soapy water.

 

[j6 pkp]

i need to find a guide before i do it then, cuz i'll prob rip my paint off!! lol

 

[Rich]

As important as the amount of lube is the fact that the clay is soft when you use it. Either of the above can result in causing marring to the paint.

 

[j6 pkp]

so make sure the clay is soft, and use loads of qd and it should be fine?

 

[Rich]

If you drop the clay bin it.

 

[Eddieb]

Rich - Once I've used Clay on the car I will then only keep it for use on wheels.

You shouldn't really use the same bar on your paint work more than once should you?

 

[j6 pkp]

good question eddie!

 

[Eddieb]

FYI - I usually put my clay bar in some warm water while I'm washing the car to soften it up.

 

[Rich]

Rich - Once I've used Clay on the car I will then only keep it for use on wheels.

You shouldn't really use the same bar on your paint work more than once should you?

I try and do the paint, then the glass and then wheels all in one go and then bin that piece. If I have only done the paint with a bit I keep it for glass and wheels, but no would not to re use it on the paintwork.

 

[Ian_182]

Is clingfilm anygood for keeping it

 

[Rich]

Not for me - it just ended up sticking to it as the clay dried out and went rock solid

 

[Ali]

Not a fan of clay at the best of time, but i generally don't keep it long. it's not expensive, so just buy when i need.

 

[Fletcher]

I just use it and bin it now.